Building a Safety Culture: Occupational Health and Risk Management Training Course
1Summary
Workplace accidents rarely come from a single cause; they usually trace back to gaps in how an organization identifies hazards, controls risk, and builds a culture where safety is everyone's job, not just the safety officer's. This program is built around that reality, giving participants the managerial and technical tools to design occupational health and safety systems that actually hold up under real working conditions.
Participants work through hazard identification, risk control, incident investigation, and emergency response, alongside the human and leadership factors that determine whether a safety system gets followed or ignored. The result is a set of skills that strengthens compliance, protects employees, and supports uninterrupted business operations.
2Objectives and target group
Who Should Attend
- Occupational health and safety managers and professionals across sectors.
- Supervisors and department heads responsible for workplace safety procedures.
- HR and operations staff involved in occupational health and safety programs.
- Risk management, quality, and compliance specialists.
Course Objectives
- Understand the fundamental principles of occupational safety management across different work environments.
- Identify, assess, and control occupational risks using recognized methods.
- Design effective safety policies and prevention programs.
- Apply relevant international standards for occupational health and safety.
- Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement in workplace safety systems.
3Course Content
Module 1: Identifying and Assessing Workplace Hazards
- Types of hazards across different work environments: physical, chemical, and mechanical.
- Methods for identifying potential workplace risks.
- Principles of occupational risk assessment and classifying risk by impact level.
Module 2: Controlling Occupational Risk and Managing a Safe Workplace
- Hierarchy of hazard control measures, including engineering and administrative prevention.
- Personal protective equipment: use and requirements.
- Organizing safe workplaces, improving conditions, and monitoring compliance.
Module 3: Foundations of Occupational Health and Safety Management
- Concept of OHS and its importance, and how safety systems evolved to protect employees.
- Elements of an OHS management system and the relationship between safety and business continuity.
- Responsibilities of management and employees, and principles of building a safety culture.
Module 4: Regulations, Policies and Procedures
- Laws, regulations, and international standards governing workplace safety.
- Organizational compliance requirements and obligations.
- Developing OHS policies, defining roles and responsibilities, and establishing safe work procedures.
Module 5: Occupational Health and the Human Factor
- Concept of occupational health and its link to working conditions, and health risks tied to different jobs.
- Prevention programs for maintaining employee health.
- The impact of human behavior on incidents, and the role of leadership in supporting a safety culture.
Module 6: Managing Incidents, Emergencies and Fire Risk
- Causes of occupational incidents, handling injuries, and recording requirements.
- Principles of incident investigation, root cause analysis, and reporting.
- Emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and fire prevention systems.
Module 7: Hazardous Materials and Equipment Safety
- Classifying hazardous materials and their associated risks.
- Safe storage, handling, and transport requirements.
- Risks associated with machinery, and safety procedures during operation and maintenance.
Module 8: Auditing, Performance and Continuous Improvement
- Concept of safety auditing and monitoring policy implementation.
- Establishing and analyzing safety performance indicators.
- Planning safety programs, communication and awareness, integrating safety into strategy, and modern trends such as digital transformation in OHS management.