Mastering Occupational Health and Safety: A Step-by-Step Self-Assessment and Implementation Guide
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of occupational health and safety (OHS) principles, practices, and regulations. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating their expertise in OHS.
Course Features - Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Personalized learning approach
- Practical, real-world applications
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Flexible learning options, including mobile accessibility
- User-friendly interface and community-driven learning environment
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety
- Defining OHS and its importance
- History of OHS and its evolution
- OHS regulations and standards
- Roles and responsibilities in OHS
Module 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- Hazard identification techniques
- Risk assessment methods
- Prioritizing hazards and risks
- Developing a hazard control plan
Module 3: Workplace Inspections and Audits
- Conducting workplace inspections
- Identifying hazards and non-compliance
- Developing and implementing corrective actions
- Conducting audits and evaluating OHS performance
Module 4: Occupational Health and Hygiene
- Occupational health and hygiene principles
- Chemical and biological hazards
- Physical hazards and ergonomics
- Developing an occupational health and hygiene program
Module 5: Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness
- Fire safety principles and regulations
- Fire hazard identification and risk assessment
- Developing a fire safety plan
- Emergency preparedness and response planning
Module 6: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- PPE types and applications
- PPE selection and maintenance
- PPE training and inspection
- Developing a PPE program
Module 7: Incident Investigation and Reporting
- Incident investigation principles and techniques
- Identifying root causes and contributing factors
- Developing and implementing corrective actions
- Incident reporting and record-keeping
Module 8: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- OHS management system principles and models
- Developing an OHS policy and objectives
- Establishing OHS roles and responsibilities
- Implementing and evaluating an OHS management system
Module 9: Training and Awareness
- OHS training principles and methods
- Developing an OHS training program
- Conducting OHS training sessions
- Evaluating OHS training effectiveness
Module 10: Continuous Improvement and Evaluation
- Continuous improvement principles and techniques
- Evaluating OHS performance and progress
- Identifying areas for improvement
- Developing and implementing improvement plans
Module 11: Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Standards
- OHS regulations and standards overview
- Compliance with OHS regulations and standards
- Developing an OHS compliance program
- Maintaining OHS records and documentation
Module 12: Specialized Topics in Occupational Health and Safety
- Workplace violence and harassment prevention
- Substance abuse and impairment in the workplace
- Disability management and return-to-work programs
- Contractor and supplier OHS management
Certificate and Continuing Education Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service. This certificate demonstrates expertise in occupational health and safety and is recognized by employers and regulatory agencies. Participants can also use this course as continuing education credits towards their professional development.,
- Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Personalized learning approach
- Practical, real-world applications
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Flexible learning options, including mobile accessibility
- User-friendly interface and community-driven learning environment
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features