HEALTH & SAFETY
Course Description:
The Health & Safety at Workplace course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of health and safety in a workplace environment. The course focuses on equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment for themselves and their colleagues.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the importance of health and safety in the workplace.
- Identify and assess workplace hazards and risks.
- Implement preventive measures to control workplace hazards.
- Understand legal and regulatory requirements related to health and safety.
- Promote a culture of health and safety among employees.
- Develop emergency response plans and procedures.
- Conduct effective incident investigation and reporting.
- Implement strategies for continuous improvement in health and safety performance.
Course Description:
Level 2 – Basic Health & Safety at workplace is a foundational course designed to provide participants with essential knowledge and skills in workplace health and safety. This course is suitable for individuals who are new to the field of occupational health and safety or those seeking to refresh their understanding of fundamental concepts and practices. The course focuses on creating awareness of hazards, promoting safe work practices, and developing a basic understanding of legal requirements.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Health & Safety at Workplace
- Importance of health and safety in the workplace
- Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees
- Overview of legal and regulatory requirements
Module 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- Understanding workplace hazards
- Conducting risk assessments
- Risk control measures and hierarchy of controls
Module 3: Safety Management Systems
- Elements of an effective safety management system
- Developing and implementing safety policies and procedures
- Training and communication strategies
Module 4: Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Identifying potential emergencies
- Developing emergency response plans
- Roles and responsibilities during emergencies
Module 5: Incident Investigation and Reporting
- Investigating workplace incidents
- Root cause analysis techniques
- Incident reporting and recordkeeping
Module 6: Promoting a Culture of Health & Safety
- Strategies for promoting employee engagement in health and safety
- Developing a positive safety culture
- Recognizing and rewarding safe behaviors
Module 7: Continuous Improvement in Health & Safety
- Monitoring and evaluating health and safety performance
- Conducting safety inspections and audits
- Implementing corrective and preventive actions
Module 8: Understanding the importance of employee health and well-being
- Work-related stress management
- Promoting a healthy workplace culture
- Ergonomics and injury prevention
Course Description:
Level 3 – Health & Safety at Workplace is an advanced course designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and skills in managing health and safety in various work environments. This course is suitable for individuals who have a solid foundation in health and safety and are looking to enhance their expertise in the field. The course covers advanced concepts, methodologies, and best practices to effectively identify, assess, and control workplace hazards and promote a safe working environment.
Course Modules:
Module 1: Advanced Risk Assessment and Management
- Advanced risk assessment methodologies
- Quantitative and qualitative risk analysis
- Risk management strategies and decision-making processes
- Implementing effective risk control measures
Module 2: Occupational Health and Hygiene
- Occupational health surveillance and monitoring
- Workplace exposure assessment and control
- Management of hazardous substances and chemicals
- Preventing occupational diseases
Module 3: Safety Culture and Leadership
- Creating a positive safety culture
- Leadership principles in health and safety
- Developing and implementing effective safety policies and procedures
- Promoting employee engagement and participation
Module 4: Incident Investigation and Analysis
- Incident investigation methodologies and techniques
- Root cause analysis and identifying contributing factors
- Developing effective corrective and preventive actions
- Analyzing incident data for continuous improvement
Module 5: Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Emergency planning and response procedures
- Incident command systems
- Evacuation planning and drills
- Crisis management and business continuity
Module 6: Ergonomics and Workplace Design
- Ergonomic principles and risk assessment
- Designing ergonomic workstations and layouts
- Preventing musculoskeletal disorders
- Using ergonomics for process improvement
Module 7: Construction Safety
- Construction site hazards and controls
- Scaffold safety and fall protection
- Excavation and trenching safety
- Construction equipment safety
Module 8: Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
- Overview of health and safety legislation and regulations
- Legal responsibilities of employers and employees
- Compliance with international standards and guidelines
- Emerging trends in health and safety legislation
Module 9: Safety Audits and Inspections
- Conducting safety audits and inspections
- Developing checklists and assessment tools
- Analyzing audit findings and implementing improvements
- Ensuring regulatory compliance
Module 10: Health and Safety Management Systems
- Introduction to health and safety management systems (e.g., OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001)
- Implementing and maintaining a management system
- Auditing and continuous improvement of the system
- Integration of health and safety with organizational goals and objectives
