Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness Capstone Project
General
- Graduate
- 32 learners; teams of 6
- 60 hours per learner
- Dates set by experience
- Educators assign learners to projects
Preferred companies
- 12 projects wanted
- Canada
- Academic experience
- Any company type
- Any
Categories
Project timeline
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August 2, 2024Experience start
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August 10, 2024Client Proposal Due at the end of the first semester
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September 10, 2024Project Kickoff meeting with Client
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September 17, 2024Project Research and Analysis Phase
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September 24, 2024Project Deliverables - Draft copies Presented to Client
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November 30, 2024Client Final project Report and Presentation
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December 10, 2024Experience end
Timeline
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August 2, 2024Experience start
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August 10, 2024Client Proposal Due at the end of the first semester
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September 10, 2024Project Kickoff meeting with Client
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September 17, 2024Project Research and Analysis Phase
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September 24, 2024Project Deliverables - Draft copies Presented to Client
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November 30, 2024Client Final project Report and Presentation
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December 7, 2024Client Assessments (2) due to Faculty
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December 7, 2024Capstone Final Report and Presentation
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December 10, 2024Experience 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, Program & policy development, Health & safety assessments
- 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
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request 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 the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.