OHS 208- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 56 pages long!)

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Occupational Health
• Course: OHS 208
• Professor: Peter Strahlendorf

Document Summary

Upon completion of the course, the student should: Understand basic legal terminology: categories of law, principles, and concepts -- being able to give examples in the area of ohs law. Be able to provide a brief overview of the history of ohs law, particularly the origins of workers" compensation legislation and early ohs statutes. Set out the basic principles of the operation of a canadian workers" compensation system; being able to identify fundamental and common issues in such systems. Define, describe and explain the nature and functioning of the internal. Outline the individual and employer duties which typically fulfil the irs in most jurisdictions. Be able to explain to others the meaning of due diligence and how one derives specific actions from general principles. Give examples of specific activities that would be due diligence depending on position, authority, knowledge, risk and legal duty.