Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety

• Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
• Importance and benefits of workplace safety
• Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees
• National and international OHS standards and legislation
• Building a positive safety culture

Workplace Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

• Types of workplace hazards (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychosocial)
• Hazard identification techniques
• Risk assessment methodologies
• Risk control measures and hierarchy of controls
• Developing risk registers

Occupational Health Hazards

• Chemical and biological hazards
• Noise, vibration, heat, and radiation exposure
• Ergonomic risks and musculoskeletal disorders
• Workplace stress and mental health
• Occupational diseases and prevention

Workplace Safety Management

• Safety management systems
• Safe work procedures
• Permit-to-work systems
• Contractor safety management
• Safety inspections and workplace audits

Incident Reporting and Accident Investigation

• Types and causes of workplace incidents
• Incident reporting procedures
• Accident investigation techniques
• Root cause analysis
• Developing corrective and preventive action

• Emergency planning
• Fire prevention and fire safety
• Evacuation procedures
• First aid and medical emergency response
• Business continuity planning

• Types of PPE
• Selection and proper use of PPE
• Inspection, maintenance, and storage
• PPE limitations
• Employer and employee responsibilities

Occupational Hygiene

• Principles of occupational hygiene
• Workplace exposure monitoring
• Air quality and ventilation
• Hazardous substance management
• Workplace sanitation and housekeeping

Legal Compliance and OHS Standards

• Occupational health and safety legislation
• Employer legal responsibilities
• Employee rights and responsibilities
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
• Compliance audits and documentation

Health Promotion and Employee Wellbeing

• Workplace wellness programs
• Mental health and psychosocial wellbeing
• Fatigue and stress management
• Substance abuse prevention
• Healthy workplace practices

Safety Performance Monitoring

• Safety inspections and observations
• Safety audits
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Safety reporting and documentation
• Continuous improvement in OHS

Practical Exercises and Case Studies

• Workplace hazard identification exercises
• Risk assessment practical sessions
• Emergency response simulation
• Accident investigation case studies
• Developing an Occupational Health and Safety Action Plan

Training Approach

Our Training on Occupational Health and Safety is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in their respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, presentations, group works and case studies.

Training notes and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this Training on Occupational Health and Safety course, participants will be issued a certificate of course completion.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs.