Course Description
A safe and healthy workplace is essential for protecting employees, improving productivity, and ensuring organisational compliance with occupational safety and health requirements. This programme provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills to identify workplace hazards, assess risks, implement preventive measures, and promote a strong culture of safety and wellbeing.
Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are to enable participants to:
- • understand the principles and importance of occupational safety and health.
- • identify workplace hazards and assess associated risks.
- • apply appropriate control measures to prevent workplace accidents and injuries.
- • understand the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees in maintaining a safe workplace.
- • promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with occupational safety and health requirements.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to:
- • explain the key principles of occupational safety and health.
- • identify common workplace hazards and evaluate risks.
- • apply hazard control measures and safe work practices.
- • respond appropriately to workplace emergencies and incidents.
- • contribute to maintaining a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment.
- • promote awareness of workplace safety and employee wellbeing.
Topics covered:
- • Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health
- • Occupational Safety and Health Principles
- • Roles and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees
- • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- • Workplace Accident Prevention
- • Safe Work Practices and Procedures
- • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- • Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness
- • Incident Reporting and Investigation
- • Workplace Health and Employee Wellbeing
- • Building a Positive Safety Culture