Advanced Certificate Health and Safety Regulations for NHC Chattanooga Employees

This module provides an overview of the key health and safety regulations applicable to NHC Chattanooga employees, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Employees will learn about the importance of compliance with these regulations and the consequences of non-compliance.

This module covers the principles of risk assessment and control measures, including hazard identification, risk evaluation, and control implementation. Employees will learn how to conduct a risk assessment and develop a control plan to prevent accidents and injuries.

This module provides you with practical frameworks and methodologies for conducting thorough risk assessments in various workplace settings. You'll learn evidence-based approaches to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential hazards.

Effective risk assessment has been shown to reduce workplace injuries by up to 70% when implemented correctly, making this a critical skill for safety professionals.

This module provides an overview of safety management systems, including the development of a safety policy, procedures, and protocols. Employees will learn how to develop a safety management system and implement it in their workplace.

This module covers the importance of incident reporting and investigation, including the procedures for reporting incidents and investigating accidents. Employees will learn how to conduct an investigation and develop a report.

This module provides an overview of the importance of communication and training in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. Employees will learn how to communicate effectively with colleagues and management on health and safety issues and develop a training plan.