As an HR$,$ health and safety, disability management or workplace wellness professional, you will be required to work collaboratively and may be part of the joint health and safety committee in your workplace. You will have an opportunity to develop a health, safety and wellness program from the ground up and consider strategies for implementing and measuring your success.

In the future, you may support your workplace towards achieving an award, standard or certification. Perhaps you will work to integrate your OHS and wellness skills into a health and safety management system that governs the way your workplace prioritizes people, property, safety and the environment.

Consider how your knowledge and skills in OHS might influence your career, consumer habits and investment choices. More and more workplaces are working diligently to demonstrate environmental and corporate social responsibility, weaving it into their business practice and consumers, businesses, governments and investors like you are taking notice.

Review the assignment and grading requirements.

Review your readings and activities, including feedback from your instructor about your assignments.

Select one $(1)$ scenario.

Do research beyond the assigned textbook, readings and videos about your industry or sector and the issues impacting it$.$

Consider reviewing the optional readings, videos and resources included in your weekly modules for information. There are guides, resources and links to governmental and worker$$s compensation documents. The Canadian Standards Association $($CSA$),$ Workers Safety Insurance Board of Ontario $($WSIB$),$ The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety $($CCOHS$)$ and Workplace Strategies for Mental Health are excellent resources.

Create a project plan to ensure you have a roadmap to follow and meet the deadlines.

Connect with the instructor if needed, to answer questions and ensure you understand the assignment requirements and assessment metrics. You can book some time to speak to your instructor by phone or a web$-$based meeting platform $($e$.$g$.$ Zoom Meeting$).$

Keep your project seamless and harmonized. This includes ensuring thoughts and ideas flow from one to the next and formatting is consistent throughout. Your project should appear harmonious, not segmented or jumpy.

Be sure to cite any sources, including articles, legislation, websites or videos.

Be sure to edit and proofread your work. This step is fundamental to your success!