Peter Strahlendorf

Peter Strahlendorf is a Lecturer at the School of Occupational and Public Health, Toronto Metropolitan University, where he has been teaching since 1986 in both the daytime degree program and the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education.

His educational background includes:

• BSc and LLB from Queen's University
• Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) from University of Waterloo
• LLM (2005) and SJD (1991) from University of Toronto, focusing on worker and community rights

His research and teaching focus on critical aspects of occupational and public health law, particularly health and safety management systems, the internal responsibility system, due diligence, and the role of workplace health and safety committees. He addresses both legal frameworks and managerial strategies in health and safety contexts.

Although no publications are listed in the provided text, his expertise is widely recognized through frequent guest lectures at health and safety seminars and conferences across Canada.

He has received recognition for his teaching excellence:

• Outstanding Teacher Award (2005) for contributions to continuing education

Peter Strahlendorf has also contributed to professional governance, having served as vice-chairperson on the Board of Governors of the Board for Canadian Registered Safety Professionals. While there is no mention of formal student supervision or research grants, his long-standing engagement in education and policy discussion underscores his influence in the field.

He is actively involved in teaching core courses such as:

• OHS 208: Occupational Health & Safety Law
• OHS 608: Hazard Recognition & Control
• ENH 121: Health Law
• ENH 721: Public Health Law