Occupational Health & Safety

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) programs are essential across all industries to protect worker well-being and maintain safe, healthy workplaces. Effective OHS programs reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and incidents while supporting compliance with regulatory requirements and standards. By prioritizing occupational health and safety, organizations not only mitigate legal and financial risks but also foster a culture of prevention, accountability, and employee well-being.

The Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety provides the foundational knowledge and skills required of today’s safety professionals. The curriculum covers key areas of occupational health and safety practice, and instruction is delivered by experienced practitioners who bring real-world examples and applied insights into the classroom.

Your Future in Safety Starts Here. 

Learn and launch your career in Occupational Health & Safety with Langara’s flexible, industry-focused training program designed for individuals looking to enter the OHS field or enhance your current role with safety knowledge and practical skills. This program is tailored to fit your busy schedule while preparing you for opportunities in the health & safety field. 

A Flexible Stackable – Laddering Pathway 

Once completed, students have the option to ladder into the Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety. All certificate courses are credited toward the Diploma program, giving flexibility to start small, then elevate your qualifications when ready. 

Who Is This Certificate Program For?

• Working professionals who wants to upgrade their skills  
• Individuals who want to begin a career in Occupational Health & Safety
• Supervisors, managers, leaders responsible for workplace safety
• Career changers
• Busy professionals seeking flexible online learning

Why Choose This Program?  

• Flexible asynchronous online schedule. Allowing students access to course materials, complete assignments, participate in discussions on your own time without attending live classes at set times.
• Support from subject matter expert instructors  
• Study from anywhere in the world
• Gain practical knowledge that can be immediately applied in the workplace
• Six foundational Occupational Health Safety courses that can be completed in one-year or less (depending on course offering)
• No admission process allowing easy registration into courses

What You Will Learn

By the end of the program, students will be able to:    

• Identify and mitigate workplace hazards to help create safer and healthier work environments.  
• Design and implement Safety Management Systems that align with industry standards and organizational goals.  
• Conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments to support workplace compliance and operational excellence.  
• Navigate occupational health and safety legislation with confidence and apply regulatory requirements in practice.  
• Manage workplace injury, disability, and return-to-work programs that support employee well-being and organizational success.  
• Investigate workplace incidents and develop effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.  
• Analyze safety performance data to identify trends, measure outcomes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.  
• Communicate safety information effectively to employees, leaders, and partners through reports, presentations, and training