Occupational Health and Safety

Introduction:

This training program provides a comprehensive foundation in workplace health and safety management. It aims to build participants’ capabilities to proactively identify risks, implement preventive measures, and align organizational practices with international health and safety standards. The program promotes a safety-first mindset and empowers professionals to contribute to a secure, healthy, and productive work environment.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and importance of workplace health and safety management.

• Apply key elements of safety management systems aligned with international standards.

• Identify and evaluate health and safety hazards in the workplace.

• Implement effective control measures to minimize occupational risks.

• Promote a positive health and safety culture within their teams and organizations.

Targeted Audience:

• Health and Safety Officers.

• Department Heads and Unit Managers.

• Project and Site Supervisors.

• Team Leaders with operational oversight.

• Professionals responsible for implementing or overseeing HSE practices.

Program Outlines:

Unit 1: 

Fundamentals of Workplace Health and Safety Management

•   Key concepts and terminology in health and safety.

• Legal, moral, and financial drivers of safety management.

• Health and safety responsibilities of employers, employees, and contractors.

• Overview of regulatory compliance and enforcement consequences. 

Unit 2:

Safety Management Systems and Organizational Integration:

• Components and benefits of a structured safety management system.

• The Plan–Do–Check–Act cycle in HSE.

• Organizational responsibilities and arrangements for safety implementation.

Unit 3: 

Managing Risk and Human Factors:

 

• Principles of hazard identification and risk assessment.

• Influence of organizational culture and human behavior on safety outcomes.

• Safe systems of work and permit-to-work practices.

• Emergency preparedness and change management.

Unit 4:

 Monitoring, Measurement, and Performance Review:

 

• Methods of active and reactive monitoring.

• Incident investigation and root cause analysis.

• Internal and external auditing processes.

• Reviewing and improving HSE performance.

Unit 5: 

Managing Physical and Psychological Health Risks:

 

• Noise, vibration, and radiation exposure.

• Addressing mental health, workplace violence, and substance misuse.

Unit 6: 

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Ergonomics:

 

• Work-related upper limb disorders.

• Manual handling practices and safe lifting techniques.

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• Use of load-handling and ergonomic equipment.

Unit 7:

 Chemical and Biological Hazards:

• Identification and classification of hazardous substances.

• Exposure limits and health risk assessments.

• Control strategies and handling of specific agents.

Unit 8:

 General Workplace Safety Considerations:

• Welfare facilities and work environment standards.

• Working at height and in confined spaces.

• Lone working, slips and trips, and traffic management.

• Driving for work and related safety procedures.

Unit 9: 

Work Equipment Safety:

 

• General equipment safety requirements.

• Hand-held tools and machinery risks.

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• Safeguarding and control measures for machinery.

Unit 10: 

Fire and Electrical Safety:

• Fire prevention, detection, and response systems.

• Evacuation planning and emergency drills.

• Electrical hazards and control methods.