Occupational Health & Safety Course
Occupational health and safety management focuses on identifying workplace hazards, assessing occupational risks, preventing work-related injuries and ill health, and creating safer working environments.
This course introduces learners to the principles of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS), using ISO 45001:2018 as the main reference. It explores hazard identification, risk assessment, worker participation, operational controls, incident investigation, and continual improvement.
Learners can develop an understanding of how a structured safety management system helps organizations manage occupational health and safety risks and improve their workplace safety practices.
What You Will Learn
- Understand occupational health and safety management principles.
- Identify workplace hazards and understand risk assessment.
- Understand the structure and purpose of ISO 45001:2018.
- Explore operational controls and workplace safety procedures.
- Understand incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action.
- Learn how monitoring and continual improvement support safer workplaces.
Who Is This Course For?
This subject may be useful for occupational health and safety officers, supervisors, managers, team leaders, workplace safety representatives, operational personnel, and individuals interested in occupational safety. Contact the institute to confirm the entry requirements for the specific training programme.
Why Is Occupational Health and Safety Important?
Effective occupational health and safety management helps organizations recognize hazards, control risks, improve worker participation, and strengthen workplace safety practices. A systematic approach also supports the identification of opportunities to improve safety performance over time.
This page provides an introduction to the subject. Confirm the official course content, duration, fees, delivery arrangements, and certificate eligibility with SFP International Quality Institute.
Occupational Health & Safety Syllabus
The following is a proposed learning outline based on key ISO 45001:2018 concepts. Confirm the official syllabus with the institute before publishing it as the final course curriculum.
Module 1: Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety
- Fundamentals of workplace health and safety
- Importance of occupational risk prevention
- Introduction to safety management systems
Module 2: Understanding ISO 45001:2018
- Purpose and scope of ISO 45001
- Structure of the standard
- Leadership, worker participation, and planning
Module 3: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- Identifying workplace hazards
- Assessing occupational health and safety risks
- Determining risk controls and prevention measures
Module 4: Operational Safety and Emergency Preparedness
- Operational planning and control
- Workplace safety procedures
- Emergency preparedness and response
Module 5: Performance Evaluation and Improvement
- Monitoring and measuring safety performance
- Incident investigation and corrective action
- Continual improvement of the safety management system
Certification Information
Certification arrangements depend on the specific occupational health and safety training programme offered by the institute.
Course Completion Certificate
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Understanding ISO 45001 Certification
ISO 45001 specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety management system. Completing a training course does not, by itself, certify an individual's professional competence or certify an organization's management system.
Before enrolling, ask about the course certificate, any external examination, assessment criteria, and any additional certification fees.
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