Module 1: Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety
This module provides an overview of the importance of occupational health and safety, including the benefits of a safe and healthy work environment and the role of OHS professionals in ensuring compliance. Participants will learn about the key principles of OHS, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and hazard control.
Key Topics Covered:
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Introduction to OHS
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Benefits of a safe and healthy work environment
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Role of OHS professionals
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Key principles of OHS
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Hazard identification and risk assessment
Module 2: OHS Laws and Regulations
This module provides an overview of the key laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. Participants will learn about the requirements for compliance, including the development of OHS policies and procedures.
Key Topics Covered:
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OHS laws and regulations
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Requirements for compliance
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Development of OHS policies and procedures
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Roles and responsibilities of OHS professionals
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Enforcement of OHS laws and regulations
Module 3: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
This module provides an overview of the key principles of hazard identification and risk assessment, including the identification of hazards, assessment of risks, and implementation of hazard control measures. Participants will learn about the different types of hazards, including physical, chemical, and biological hazards.
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.
Key Topics Covered:
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Hazard identification and risk assessment
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Types of hazards
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Assessment of risks
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Implementation of hazard control measures
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Monitoring and evaluation of hazard control measures
Module 4: Hazard Control and Emergency Preparedness
This module provides an overview of the key principles of hazard control and emergency preparedness, including the implementation of hazard control measures and the development of emergency preparedness and response plans. Participants will learn about the different types of hazard control measures, including engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment.
Key Topics Covered:
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Hazard control measures
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Emergency preparedness and response plans
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Types of hazard control measures
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Implementation of hazard control measures
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Evaluation of hazard control measures
Module 5: OHS Management Systems
This module provides an overview of the key principles of OHS management systems, including the development and implementation of OHS policies and procedures, as well as the evaluation of OHS management systems. Participants will learn about the different components of an OHS management system, including policy, organization, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Key Topics Covered:
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OHS management systems
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Development and implementation of OHS policies and procedures
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Evaluation of OHS management systems
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Components of an OHS management system
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Benefits of an OHS management system
Module 6: OHS Auditing and Evaluation
This module provides an overview of the key principles of OHS auditing and evaluation, including the planning and conduct of OHS audits, as well as the evaluation of OHS management systems. Participants will learn about the different types of OHS audits, including compliance audits and management system audits.
Key Topics Covered:
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OHS auditing and evaluation
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Planning and conduct of OHS audits
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Evaluation of OHS management systems
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Types of OHS audits
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Benefits of OHS auditing and evaluation
