Introduction

The Safety Hygiene and Health at Work training course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of workplace hazards and risks and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to manage these hazards effectively.

The course covers all types of workplace hazards, including physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards, and provides practical guidance on how to identify, assess, and control these hazards.

The course also covers Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) and teaches participants how to develop and implement an effective OHSMS. In addition, the course covers emergency preparedness and response and provides practical guidance on how to develop and implement emergency plans and conduct emergency drills and exercises.

Overall, the Safety Hygiene and Health at Work course is designed to provide participants with practical, real-world applications of the concepts taught, which they can apply directly to their workplaces. By the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of workplace safety, hygiene, and health, and will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to manage workplace risks and hazards effectively.

Goals

Participants will learn:

• Comprehensive Coverage of Workplace Hazards.
• Practical Risk Assessment Techniques.
• Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Emergency Preparedness and Response.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

• Identify and Assess Workplace Hazards.
• Develop and Implement Control Measures.
• Understand Occupational Health and Safety Laws and Regulations.
• Understand Occupational Health and Wellness.
• Develop and Implement Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Conduct Emergency Preparedness and Response.
• Apply Concepts to Real-World Situations.

Training Methodology

The Safety Hygiene and Health at Work training seminar will combine presentations with interactive practical exercises, supported by video materials, activities and case studies. Delegates will be encouraged to participate actively in relating the principles of stress management to the needs of their workplace.

TRAINING SUMMARY

The Safety Hygiene and Health at Work training seminar is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of workplace hazards and risks and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to manage these hazards effectively. The course covers all types of workplace hazards, including physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards, and provides practical guidance on how to identify, assess, and control these hazards.

The course also covers Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) and teaches participants how to develop and implement an effective OHSMS. In addition, the course covers emergency preparedness and response and provides practical guidance on how to develop and implement emergency plans and conduct emergency drills and exercises.

Overall, the Safety Hygiene and Health at Work training seminar is designed to provide participants with practical, real-world applications of the concepts taught, which they can apply directly to their workplaces. By the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of workplace safety, hygiene, and health, and will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to manage workplace risks and hazards effectively.

Program Content

Day 1 - Introduction to Safety, Hygiene, and Health at Work

• Overview of workplace hazards and risks.
• Introduction to occupational health and safety laws and regulations.
• Importance of safety culture and its impact on workplace accidents and illnesses.
• The Health aspect of Health and Safety.
• Identifying health risks to employees and contractors.

Day 2 - Workplace Hazards and Risk Assessment

• Identifying and assessing workplace hazards, including physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards.
• Risk assessment techniques and their application.
• Control measures and hierarchy of controls.
• Occupational toxicology (chemicals, gases, vapors and fibers).

Consideration of COSHH.

Day 3 - Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

• Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS).
• Occupational health monitoring and surveillance programs.
• Developing and implementing an OHSMS.
• Auditing and reviewing an OHSMS.
• Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees in ensuring workplace safety and health.

Day 4 - Occupational Health and Wellness

• Overview of occupational health and wellness programs.
• Identification of occupational health risks and hazards.
• Developing and implementing occupational health and wellness programs.
• Occupational health and safety standards and guidelines.
• Ethical considerations in occupational health and safety practices.

Day 5 - Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Overview of emergency preparedness and response.
• Developing and implementing emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Conducting emergency drills and exercises.
• Workplace inspections, incident reporting, and investigation.
• Training and education for occupational health and safety.