Through in-person site visits, hands-on activities and case studies, students will learn about healthy workplaces and their critical role in public health. The course will center on the field of occupational health and safety. Site visits will enable students to hear firsthand from workers, local health & safety professionals, and former students now in the field. Case studies will allow students to explore today's critical work hazards across various work environments and industries.Students will develop and apply essential skills, such as conducting a safety walk-through in a worksite, leading a worker safety training, and writing a safety plan for an employer. Upon course completion, students will be prepared to address traditional workplace problems, as well as emerging hazards like extreme heat, poor indoor air quality, and the mental health challenges of today's workplace.