Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational health and safety play a pivotal role in all businesses and industries in today’s world. Hazards and dangers are part of the working environment. In every country, laws require companies to provide their employees with a safe working environment. This course is based on OSHA’s (Occupational Health and Safety Administration) Act, explores each step needed to mitigate these dangers and keep employees safe. Although this material is a health and safety guide, individuals should refer to specific requirements and practises based within their industry and location. After describing OSHA’s mission, we will explain the OSH Act and why it is necessary.

Each business has some form of hazards that could potentially risk the lives of individual employees and the environment in which they work. Sometimes these hazards are obvious, and sometimes they are easily missed. The course will take you through some of the dangers you need to be aware of in your workspace as we describe basic ergonomics and the risk factors that could lead to many disorders. The course touches on safety methods and hazard control practices, vital to having a safe and secure working environment. 

Using the equipment correctly and having efficient training, especially in personal protective equipment (PPE), is crucial. This course will take you through what is required, its proper use, and the person qualified to lead the training. We will then conclude with the necessary documentation for training and planning and highlight procedures in emergencies. This section covers the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and the Fire Prevention Plan (FFP). Would you like to lead by example and clearly understand the health and safety standards needed to protect your employees? By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive grasp of the essential elements necessary to keep your working environment safe and secure from any danger.