Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Safety Officers
• Supervisors
• Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Personnel

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of health and safety in the workplace.
• Learn to identify, assess, and control workplace hazards.
• Gain skills in emergency response planning and incident investigation.
• Understand how to maintain compliance through inspections and audits.
• Build communication and training skills, and assess participant competency.

DAY 1

Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

• Introduction to the Role of a Safety Officer
• Importance of Occupational Health and Safety
• Global and Local OHS Legislation and Regulatory Bodies
• Basic OHS Terminologies
• OHS Management Systems (OHSMS) Overview (e.g., ISO 45001)
• Employer and Employee Responsibilities
• Incident Statistics and Case Studies

DAY 2

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)

• Types of Workplace Hazards (Physical, Chemical, Biological, Ergonomic, Psychosocial)
• The Hierarchy of Controls
• Risk Matrix and Risk Assessment Methodology
• Conducting HIRA: Steps and Tools
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA)/Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Control Measures and Monitoring

DAY 3

Emergency Preparedness and Incident Management

• Emergency Response Planning (Fire, Chemical Spill, Natural Disasters)
• Evacuation Procedures and Roles
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Selection, Use, and Maintenance
• Incident Reporting and Investigation Procedures
• Root Cause Analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram)
• First Aid and Basic Life Support (overview)

DAY 4

Safety Inspections, Audits, and Compliance

• Conducting Safety Inspections: Checklist and Procedures
• Internal and External Safety Audits
• Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Requirements
• Reporting and Corrective Action Plans
• Documentation and Record Keeping
• Safety Performance Metrics and KPIs

DAY 5

Safety Communication, Training, and Culture Development

• Safety Training Techniques for Workers
• Toolbox Talks and Safety Meetings
• Effective Communication and Safety Culture Promotion