Occupational Health and Safety Short Course

Month 1: Foundations of Occupational Health and Safety

1. Introduction to OHS
  – Definition and importance of OHS
  – OHS laws and regulations in Zambia
  – Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders
2. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
  – Identifying workplace hazards
  – Risk assessment and prioritization
  – Control measures and hierarchy of controls
3. Workplace Health and Safety
  – Workplace health and safety principles
  – Health and safety policies and procedures
  – Employee training and awareness

Month 2: OHS Management Systems and Practices

1. OHS Management Systems
  – OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001 standards
  – OHS management system elements
  – Implementation and certification
2. Workplace Inspections and Audits
  – Types of inspections and audits
  – Conducting effective inspections and audits
  – Reporting and corrective actions
3. Emergency Preparedness and Response
  – Emergency planning and response
  – Fire safety and prevention
  – First aid and medical response

Month 3: Advanced OHS Topics and Best Practices

1. Occupational Health and Hygiene
  – Occupational health principles
  – Workplace hygiene and sanitation
  – Health surveillance and monitoring
2. Ergonomics and Workplace Design
  – Ergonomic principles and design
  – Workplace design and layout
  – Manual handling and lifting techniques
3. OHS Best Practices and Case Studies
  – Best practices in OHS management
  – Case studies and lessons learned
  – Continuous improvement and innovation

Cost. K4500