Safety In The Workplace

1 Day

Introduction

Workplace safety is the responsibility of everyone in an organisation. Companies have legal obligations to meet certain safety requirements, but many go further than the minimum obligations. Safety standards and procedures must be put in place, and everyone needs to follow the standards in order for them to be effective.

Our Safety In The Workplace course will be instrumental in reviewing common hazards, safety techniques and on completion, you will have the tools to help create a safety policy for your work place. By identifying and anticipating hazards, employers can prevent injuries and keep employees safe.

Programme Objectives:

• Define workplace safety
• Understand legal responsibilities associated with a safe work environment
• Create a safety plan and identify hazards
• Recognise the role of management
• Develop training procedures
• Learn how to implement a safety plan

Method and Approach

This programme will involve the use of slides, handout material, work manual with all instructor notes and slides, examples of best practice, appropriate videos and appropriate video material.

The use of flip-charts, syndicate workshops and reporting back sessions will encourage a fully participative and enjoyable event. Delegates will be encouraged to participate actively in relating previous work experiences.

Who Should Attend

This course will be of benefit to all team leaders and managers, especially: operations managers, facility managers, Health and Safety Officers, HR personnel.

Course Content

This one-day workshop will cover the following subjects:

Module One: Getting Started

• Introduction to the workshop
• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: An Overview

• Work Safety and Health Legislations
• Roles & Duties
• Safety Planning

Module Three: Types of Hazards

• Computer Workstations
• Ergonomics
• Fire Prevention
• Fitness & Wellness
• Heat Stress
• Stress
• Violence

Module Four: Managers Role

• Promoting & Enforcing Safety Standards
• Element of a Health and Safety Program
• Responsibilities
• Corporate Culture

Module Five: Training

• Reasons for Training
• Definition
• Orientation
• On the Job Training
• Safety Meetings
• Planning and Conducting a Training Session

Module Six: Stress Management

• Altering
• Avoiding
• Accepting
• Relaxation Techniques
• Using Routines to Reduce Stress

Module Seven: Workplace Violence

• What is Workplace Violence?
• Identifying
• Addressing
• Implementing a Workplace Harassment Policy

Module Eight: Identifying Your Company Hazards

• Conducting an Inspection
• Prioritising Deficiencies
• Report & Following Up

Module Nine: Drug & Alcohol Abuse

• For Employees
• For Managers or Supervisors
• When to Address
• Implementing a “No Tolerance” Rule

Module Ten: Writing the Safety Plan

• Management Involvement
• Responsibility
• Employee Involvement
• Follow Through with Accident Investigations
• Training of Employees

Module Eleven: Implement the Plan

• Selecting an Employee Representative
• Identifying Roles
• Assigning Responsibility
• Follow Through

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations