QUALIFI LEVEL INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT

The Qualifi Level International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is a comprehensive course that aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills required to manage and improve occupational health and safety in the workplace. The course covers a range of topics, including the importance of occupational health and safety management, the role of international standards and guidelines, and the legal frameworks that regulate workplace health and safety.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

By completing the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the importance of occupational health and safety management and the role of international standards and guidelines, as well as the legal frameworks that regulate workplace health and safety.
• Develop and implement an effective occupational health and safety management system, including hazard identification, risk assessment, control measures, and incident reporting and investigation.
• Identify and manage a range of occupational health and safety hazards and risks, including physical, chemical and biological hazards, workplace ergonomics, psychological hazards, and occupational health issues.
• Apply the principles of occupational health and safety management in practice, including communication and consultation with workers and stakeholders, workplace emergency preparedness and response, and monitoring and reviewing occupational health and safety performance.
• Create leadership and management skills to promote a positive health and safety culture, including effective communication, training and motivation of employees, and continuous improvement of occupational health and safety management systems.
• Be informed about  the legal and ethical frameworks that regulate occupational health and safety, including corporate social responsibility and sustainability, and professional ethics and responsibilities for occupational health and safety practitioners.

COURSE OUTLINE

    Module 1: Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Management

• The importance of occupational health and safety management
• The role of international standards and guidelines
• Occupational health and safety legislation and regulations

Module 2: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

• The elements of an effective occupational health and safety management system
• Hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures
• Incident reporting and investigation
• Auditing and reviewing occupational health and safety management systems

     Module 3: Occupational Health and Safety Hazards and Risks

• Physical, chemical and biological hazards in the workplace
• Workplace ergonomics and manual handling
• Psychological hazards and workplace stress
• Occupational health issues, including occupational diseases and illnesses

Module 4: Occupational Health and Safety Management in Practice

• Implementing an occupational health and safety management system
• Communication and consultation with workers and stakeholders
• Workplace emergency preparedness and response
• Monitoring and reviewing occupational health and safety performance

Module 5: Leadership and Management for Occupational Health and Safety

• Roles and responsibilities of managers and supervisors
• Leadership styles and strategies for promoting a positive health and safety culture
• Effective communication, training and motivation of employees
• Continuous improvement of occupational health and safety management systems

Module 6: Occupational Health and Safety Law and Ethics

• Legal frameworks for occupational health and safety
• Ethical considerations in occupational health and safety management
• Corporate social responsibility and sustainability
• Professional ethics and responsibilities for occupational health and safety practitioners

TARGET AUDIENCE:

The course is suitable for a range of professionals, including:

• Occupational health and safety managers, coordinators, and officers who want to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Human resources professionals who want to improve their understanding of occupational health and safety management.
• Health and safety consultants who want to expand their expertise.
• Engineers, architects, and other technical professionals who want to develop their understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
• Business owners and managers who want to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and improve workplace safety culture.
• Industries and sectors, including manufacturing, construction, healthcare, transportation, and education.
• The course is also suitable for learners from different countries and cultures, as the principles of occupational health and safety management are applicable in a global context.

FEE: Open

DATE: Open