Occupational Health and Safety Awareness

This course is designed to provide and develop a sound knowledge of the fundamental principles of occupational health and safety issue, improving safety awareness, minimizing accidents and their related costs on the workplace through a progressive introduction to accident prevention and risk control.

Objectives:

By the end of this course, candidates will have a better understanding of the following.


Topics

Health and Safety and Welfare arrangements
Employer and worker obligations
Threats to organisations and individuals
Corporate image considerations
Personal Protective Equipment

Site specific hazards (constructions, domestic, industrial, outdoor, marine)


Hazard, effects and precautions:

Noise & vibration
Respirable dusts vapours, fumes and mists
Chemical and Biological hazards
Manual Handling
Work equipment
Hot work
Working at height
Equipment for Work at Heights
Mobile work equipment (fork lifter)
Driving at work
Ergonomics
Working with electricity
Confined space entry requirements

More Information

A certificate of competency valid for 3 years will be issued to delegates who complete this course.