Regulatory Aspects of Occupational Health & Safety Management
Occupational Health and Safety is concerned with the safety and security of both the workers and employers. The purpose of this course is to equip delegates with knowledge, skills, and competence in occupational health and safety law and selected aspects of legislation relating to occupational health and safety, compensation for occupational injuries and diseases, health and safety. This program is also designed to assist human resource practitioners and other managers gain skills that are required in defining health and safety objectives and overseeing implementation and compliance of health and safety policies and procedures in workplaces.
Human Resource Practitioners, Supervisors, Safety Coordinators, Occupational Health Nurses, Joint Health and Safety Committees members, Medical Officers.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Comprehend the key occupational health and safety concepts Apply the principles of health and safety management Manage health and safety in their workplaces.
Comprehend the key principles in health and safety law.
Understand and avoid criminal and civil liability aspects in occupational health and safety regulations.
Review the concepts of negligence and other tort liability in relation to workplace health and safety
Describe the Workers Compensation Principles that relate to workplace health and safety.
Key occupational health and safety concepts
Principles of Health and Safety Management
Managing Health and Safety
- Establishment of OH & management systems.
- Types of and contributing factors to hazards.
- Inspections, planning and reporting on inspections and monitoring.
- Workplace and work equipment Safety Management.
Principles of Health and Safety Law
Selected Health and Safety related Laws
The employer/employee relationship and OHS implications.
Criminal Liability for Breach of OHS Regulations
Tortious Liability for breach of OHS Regulations
An introduction to the principles of Workers Compensation
US$ 1600 to cover tuition and training materials only.