Introduction:

This 3-day training program equips participants with the fundamental knowledge and skills to establish and maintain a robust Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management System within their organization.

Objectives:

• Understand the legal and ethical framework surrounding occupational health and safety.

• Identify and assess workplace hazards and risks.

• Implement effective control measures to mitigate hazards and prevent work-related injuries and illnesses.

• Develop and maintain key components of an OH&S Management System, including policies, procedures, and programs.

• Conduct safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance with regulations and internal standards.

Content:

Day 1:

• Definition, importance, and benefits of OH&S.

• Legal and ethical considerations.

• Roles and responsibilities of employers, employees, and regulatory bodies.

• Different types of workplace hazards (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychosocial).

• Risk assessment methodologies (qualitative and quantitative).

• Hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE).

Day 2:

• Common safety programs (e.g., incident reporting, emergency preparedness, lockout/tagout, hazard communication).

• Training and awareness programs for employees.

• Performance monitoring and measurement.

• Importance of incident investigation to prevent future occurrences.

• Root cause analysis techniques.

• Implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Day 3:

• Importance of effective communication in promoting safety culture.

• Strategies for communicating safety information to employees.

• Consultation with employee representatives regarding safety matters.

• Maintaining and updating the OH&S Management System.

• Performance review and improvement goals.

• Importance of recordkeeping and documentation.

Conclusion:

This intensive training program provides a comprehensive foundation for participants to understand and implement core principles of OH&S Management. By actively participating in discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute to a safe and healthy work environment.