Develop practical expertise in workplace health and safety systems, risk assessment, compliance management, incident prevention, safety leadership, emergency preparedness, and organisational risk reduction to support operational excellence and workforce wellbeing.
Course Objectives
Understand the principles and importance of Occupational Health, Safety, and Risk Management.
Identify workplace hazards and evaluate associated risks.
Apply risk assessment and risk control methodologies.
Develop and implement effective occupational health and safety management systems.
Promote a proactive safety culture and employee engagement in workplace safety.
Conduct incident investigations and develop corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, standards, and best practices.
Learning Outcomes
Conduct workplace hazard identification and risk assessments.
Develop and implement health and safety policies, procedures, and management plans.
Apply risk mitigation measures to minimise workplace incidents and injuries.
Monitor and evaluate occupational health and safety performance.
Investigate workplace incidents and recommend preventive actions.
Promote employee wellbeing and a positive safety culture.
Strengthen organisational resilience through effective risk management practices.
Course Content: 8 modules
Principles of occupational health and safety
The business case for workplace safety
Legal and regulatory requirements
Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees
Types of workplace hazards
Risk identification techniques
Risk assessment methodologies
Determining risk levels and priorities
The hierarchy of controls
Engineering, administrative, and personal protective measures
Safe systems of work
Preventive and corrective actions
Workplace health hazards and exposure risks
Occupational diseases and illness prevention
Employee wellness and health promotion
Health surveillance programmes
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS)
Policy development and implementation
Safety procedures and documentation
Safety audits and inspections
Incident reporting and investigation techniques
Root cause analysis
Emergency response planning
Crisis and disaster preparedness
Leadership and safety performance
Employee engagement and participation
Behaviour-based safety approaches
Continuous improvement in workplace safety
Conducting workplace risk reviews
Developing risk registers and mitigation plans
Establishing safety objectives and performance indicators
Presentation and review of workplace safety action plans
Target Audience
Health and Safety Officers, Risk Managers, Environmental Managers, Operations Managers, Human Resource Professionals, Project Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Compliance Officers, Facility Managers, Mining and Energy Professionals, Manufacturing Managers, Contractors, Government Officials, and all professionals responsible for workplace health, safety, compliance, and risk management.