Course Description
This 1 day course provides essential knowledge and practical skills to promote a safe and healthy working environment. It covers key workplace health and safety principles, relevant legislation, risk identification, and accident prevention strategies. Participants will learn about their roles and responsibilities in maintaining safety, how to respond to emergencies, and best practices for creating a culture of safety in diverse workplace settings.
Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are to enable participants to:
- • understand fundamental concepts of workplace health and safety.
- • identify common workplace hazards and assess risks.
- • recognize legal requirements and employer/employee responsibilities.
- • learn procedures for accident prevention and emergency response.
- • promote a proactive safety culture within their organizations.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- • explain key health and safety terms and concepts.
- • identify hazards and conduct basic risk assessments in the workplace.
- • apply health and safety policies and comply with relevant legislation.
- • implement measures to prevent accidents and manage workplace emergencies.
- • advocate for and contribute to a safe and healthy work environment.