Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety

• Introduction to occupational health and safety concepts

• Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees

• Legal and regulatory safety requirements

• Rights and duties in workplace safety

• Case Study: Understanding safety responsibilities in the workplace

Module 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

• Types of workplace hazards (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychosocial)

• Risk assessment techniques and tools

• Job safety analysis and hazard mapping

• Risk ranking and prioritization

• Practical Exercise: Conducting a workplace risk assessment

Module 3: Safety Control Measures and Prevention Strategies

• Hierarchy of hazard control measures

• Engineering, administrative, and PPE controls

• Safe work procedures and standard operating procedures

• Monitoring effectiveness of controls

• Case Study: Implementing hazard control measures

Module 4: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Management

• Types and selection of appropriate PPE

• Correct use, storage, and maintenance of PPE

• Training employees on PPE usage

• Limitations and compliance monitoring

• Practical Exercise: PPE selection and inspection

Module 5: Incident Reporting and Accident Investigation

• Types of workplace incidents and accidents

• Incident reporting procedures and documentation

• Root cause analysis techniques

• Corrective and preventive actions

• Case Study: Investigating a workplace accident

Module 6: Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Emergency planning and evacuation procedures

• Fire safety and firefighting basics

• First aid and medical emergency response

• Crisis communication and coordination

• Simulation Exercise: Emergency response drill

Module 7: Occupational Health and Hygiene

• Workplace hygiene and sanitation practices

• Exposure monitoring and health surveillance

• Chemical handling and storage safety

• Preventing occupational diseases

• Case Study: Managing workplace health risks

Module 8: Ergonomics and Workplace Design

• Principles of ergonomics in the workplace

• Preventing musculoskeletal disorders

• Workstation assessment and adjustment

• Manual handling techniques

• Practical Exercise: Ergonomic workplace assessment

Module 9: Safety Management Systems and Safety Culture

• Elements of a safety management system

• Safety policies, procedures, and documentation

• Employee participation and safety committees

• Promoting positive safety culture

• Workshop: Developing a workplace safety policy

Module 10: Monitoring, Auditing, and Continuous Improvement

• Safety inspections and audits

• Safety performance indicators and reporting

• Corrective action tracking

• Continuous improvement in safety systems

• Capstone Exercise: Developing an organizational safety improvement plan