CO-OP STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF A FACULTY’S SAFETY EDUCATION AND CULTURE: A LARGE-SCALE PROJECT OF VIDEO CREATION FOR LABORATORY COURSES

Safety is one of many imperatives considered by engineers as they design, build, test, and maintain solutions to meet client needs. The mindset and relevant knowledge of individual engineers toward safety is formed n the tertiary classroom, which students then carry with them into their careers and influence the safety culture of heir workspaces. As an innovative means to include safety content in the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Engineering undergraduate programs, a large-scale project tasked co-op students with creating videos promoting and instructing on safety concepts and procedures in laboratory spaces. Beyond the deliverables, this authentic, active learning experience increased the safety knowledge and commitment of both students and staff, infiltrating and positively impacting the safety culture within all engineering and science programs.