Health and Safety Short Course

Week 1: Health and Safety Fundamentals

1. Introduction to Health and Safety
  – Importance of health and safety in the workplace
  – Legislation and regulations (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act)
  – Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees
2. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
  – Types of hazards (physical, chemical, biological, etc.)
  – Risk assessment and prioritization
  – Control measures and hierarchy of controls
3. Workplace Health and Safety Policies
  – Developing and implementing health and safety policies
  – Communicating policies to employees
  – Reviewing and updating policies

Week 2: Health and Safety Practices

1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  – Types of PPE (e.g. hard hats, gloves, respirators)
  – Proper use and maintenance of PPE
  – PPE training and enforcement
2. Emergency Preparedness and Response
  – Emergency planning and procedures
  – Fire safety and prevention
  – First aid and medical response
3. Workplace Inspections and Audits
  – Conducting workplace inspections
  – Identifying and addressing hazards
  – Reporting and record-keeping

Week 3: Health and Safety Management and Compliance

1. Health and Safety Management Systems
  – Developing and implementing a health and safety management system
  – Monitoring and evaluating health and safety performance
  – Continuous improvement
2. Compliance and Enforcement
  – Understanding health and safety legislation and regulations
  – Compliance requirements and responsibilities
  – Enforcement and penalties for non-compliance
3. Case Studies and Group Project
  – Real-life health and safety scenarios
  – Group project: develop a health and safety plan for a workplace

Cost. K4500