Experience scope
Categories
Workplace health/wellness Communications Operations Project management Law and policySkills
project planning communication data analysis health and safety assessmentIn 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).
Learners
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 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
Project Examples
Requirements
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: