Safety in the Workplace

Workplace safety is the responsibility of everyone in an organization. Companies have legal obligations to meet certain safety requirements, but many go further than the minimum obligations. Safety standards and procedures must be put in place, and everyone needs to follow the standards in order for them to be effective.

Our Safety In The Workplace course will be instrumental in reviewing common hazards, safety techniques and after completion, participants will have the tools to help them create a Safety policy for their work place. By identifying and anticipating hazards, employers can prevent injuries and keep employees safe.

Completing this course will confer 2 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised Continuous Professional Development Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology.

Course Outline

Module One: Getting Started

Module Two: An Overview

• Work Safety and Health Legislations
• Roles & Duties
• Safety Planning

Module Three: Types of Hazards

• Computer Workstations
• Ergonomics
• Fire Prevention
• Fitness & Wellness
• Heat Stress
• Stress
• Violence

Module Four: Managers Role

• Promoting & Enforcing Safety Standards
• Element of a Health and Safety Program
• Responsibilities
• Corporate Culture

Module Five: Training

• Reasons for Training
• Definition
• Orientation
• On the Job Training
• Safety Meetings
• Planning and Conducting a Training Session

Module Six: Stress Management

• Altering
• Avoiding
• Accepting
• Relaxation Techniques
• Using Routines to Reduce Stress

Module Seven: Workplace Violence

• What is Workplace Violence?
• Identifying
• Addressing
• Implementing a Workplace Harassment Policy
• Review Questions

Module Eight: Identifying Your Company Hazards

• Conducting an Inspection
• Prioritizing Deficiencies
• Report & Following Up
• Review Questions

Module Nine: Drug & Alcohol Abuse

• For Employees
• For Managers or Supervisors
• When to Address
• Implementing a "No Tolerance" Rule
• Review Questions

Module Ten: Writing the Safety Plan

• Management Involvement
• Responsibility
• Employee Involvement
• Follow Through with Accident Investigations
• Training of Employees
• Review Questions

Module Eleven: Implement the Plan

• Selecting an Employee Representative
• Identifying Roles
• Assigning Responsibility
• Follow Through
• Review Questions