Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness Capstone Project
General
- Graduate; Capstone
- 13 learners; teams of 3
- 60 hours per learner
- Dates set by experience
- Learners self-assign
Preferred companies
- 2/3 project matches
- Canada
- Academic experience
- Any company type
- Any
Categories
Project timeline
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June 30, 2023Experience start
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July 14, 2023Capstone Project Proposal
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July 21, 2023Capstone groups begin implementation
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August 4, 2023Dry-run Presentation to Faculty: Week 13 (Second Semester)
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August 4, 2023Capstone groups send final reports and presentation to client
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August 11, 2023Final Capstone project is due to college
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August 11, 2023Experience end
Timeline
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June 30, 2023Experience start
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July 14, 2023Capstone Project Proposal
Capstone Project Proposal & project is finalized with client agreed deliverables
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July 21, 2023Capstone groups begin implementation
(Start 2nd Semester) | Capstone groups begin to implement project deliverables as agreed in Project Proposal in First semester.
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August 4, 2023Dry-run Presentation to Faculty: Week 13 (Second Semester)
Students present findings to Faculty.
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August 4, 2023Capstone groups send final reports and presentation to client
Capstone groups send final reports and presentation to client
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August 11, 2023Final Capstone project is due to college
Final Capstone project is due to college
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August 11, 2023Client feedback and final grading
Client feedback and final grading
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August 11, 2023Faculty presentations
Faculty presentations
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August 11, 2023Experience end
Overview
- Details
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In today's work environment, a balance of work and personal wellness is critical from both the personal and organizational perspective. The Occupational Health, Safety, and Wellness (OHSW) graduate program provides a focused body of knowledge and skills for individuals interested in developing and building their knowledge and skills in occupational health, safety, and wellness.
In teams of 4-5, students from Conestoga College will connect with your organization with the purpose of performing a Health and Safety related consulting assignment or primary research project. The scope and nature of the project can vary widely but it should be related to the highest level critical thinking outcomes listed in the student's course outlines (critical analysis, assess pros and cons, develop a new program or process).
- Learner skills
- Project planning, Communication, Data analysis, Health and safety assessment
- Deliverables
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Report and Presentation: Students will submit a detailed report (10-12 pages) and present on the outcomes of the project and recommendations. This may include an updated policy document, the outline for a new program, or other deliverables as agreed upon.
Project Examples
Project examples include but are not limited to:
- Conduct a H&S Audit of current procedures and practices for legal compliance
- Assess the design, operation of one aspect of the EHS function, recommend changes
- Design and deliver a H&S training program (WHMIS, Ergonomics, Due Diligence, etc.)
- Conduct a hazard analysis/ risk assessment and recommend controls to mitigate risk
- Develop an Emergency Response Plan
- Implement a Corporate Wellness Initiative
Required questions to apply
Companies must answer the following custom questions in order to apply to this experience:
Assessment/grading of final report and presentation.
Be available to attend kick-off session and final presentation with the students.
Provide a dedicated contact who is available to meet with students onsite (as project requires), provide documentation (as required), answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions and provide ongoing mentorship.
Be available for a quick phone call with an instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.