Workplace injuries cost organizations far more than medical bills — they disrupt production, damage morale, and often lead to legal exposure. That is why general safety has become one of the central pillars of any occupational safety and health system.

This programme from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy is built for anyone who wants to strengthen their general safety skills in any profession, cutting the costs and losses linked to workplace injuries while building the kind of healthy environment that keeps productivity high and people protected.

Who Should Attend?

• Facility and factory owners.
• Quality and security standards managers.
• Workshop owners and institutional staff.
• Security engineers and industrial facility workers.
• Field safety crews and staff in health departments.
• Anyone involved in setting standards or resolving occupational safety issues.

By the End of the Programme, Participants Will Be Able To:

• Identify, assess and monitor workplace risks.
• Improve working conditions by applying international occupational safety and health systems.
• Eliminate hazards and select the right personal protective equipment.
• Create a professional, comfortable atmosphere that shields staff from risk, in line with international standards.

Module 1: Understanding General Safety and Its Risks

• The role of general safety and why it matters.
• Categories of workplace damage and how to control them.
• The nature and limits of risks the work environment is exposed to.

Module 2: Risk Assessment in Practice

• Why risk assessment matters, and when to take precautions.
• Categories of risk assessment and how certification is issued.
• Field work involved in assessing risk.

Module 3: Prevention, Policy and Communicating Safety

• The precautions needed to avoid hazards, and how they connect to institutional policies and procedures.
• How to communicate safety and security effectively to workers.
• Handling risks that stem from negligence or malpractice.

Module 4: Applying Safety in Workshops and Institutions

• Practical applications inside workshops and institutions.
• Field exercises that bring the previous modules together.