Overview
A comprehensive program designed to provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to identify, evaluate and control workplace hazards and develop a strong occupational safety culture.
Key topics
- Principles of occupational safety and health
- Workplace hazard identification
- Risk assessment and risk-control hierarchy
- Physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic hazards
- Machinery and equipment safety
- Electrical safety
- Working at height
- Slips, trips and falls
- Manual handling and ergonomics
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Workplace inspection and safety observations
- Permit-to-work and safe work procedures
- Accident and near-miss reporting
- Incident investigation
- Emergency preparedness
- Safety culture and worker participation
Recommended for
Managers, engineers, supervisors, HSE professionals, workers, contractors and safety committee members.
