OTHM LEVEL 6 CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the OTHM Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course. In this course, you will develop the knowledge and skills required to identify workplace hazards, assess and manage risks, and implement effective health and safety policies and procedures. You will also learn about the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern occupational health and safety and explore the ethical and social responsibilities of employers and employees in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

By the end of the course, participants should be able to:

• Understanding the key principles of occupational health and safety management and their application in the workplace.
• Developing an in-depth understanding of legal and regulatory requirements for health and safety in the workplace.
• Learning how to identify and assess hazards and risks in the workplace, and implement effective control measures.
• Developing the skills to conduct thorough investigations into workplace accidents and incidents, and identify root causes to prevent future occurrences.
• Understanding the importance of effective communication and engagement with stakeholders to ensure a positive safety culture within the workplace.
• Developing the ability to design and implement effective health and safety policies and procedures that are tailored to the specific needs of the workplace.
• Developing the skills to conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety standards and regulations.
• Understanding the importance of continuous improvement in health and safety management, and developing strategies to promote ongoing improvement within the workplace.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Management

• Key principles of health and safety management
• The role and responsibilities of the health and safety manager
• The benefits of effective health and safety management
• The integration of health and safety management into the overall business strategy

Module 2: Legal and Regulatory Framework for Health and Safety

• Overview of relevant legislation, regulations, and standards
• Roles and responsibilities of regulators and enforcement agencies
• Duty of care and legal obligations of employers and employees
• The impact of health and safety law on business operations

Module 3: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

• Identification of workplace hazards
• Methods of hazard assessment and risk evaluation
• Implementing control measures to reduce risks
• Risk communication and stakeholder engagement

Module 4: Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

• Incident investigation process
• Root cause analysis techniques
• Developing effective corrective and preventative measures
• Reporting and communicating incident findings

  Module 5: Health and Safety Policy and Procedure Development

• Developing health and safety policies and procedures
• Implementing and communicating policies and procedures
• Evaluating policy and procedure effectiveness
• Reviewing and updating policies and procedures

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Health and Safety Managers or Officers
• Operations Managers or Supervisors
• Facilities or Maintenance Managers
• HR or Personnel Managers
• Occupational Health and Safety Consultants
• Environmental Health Officers
• Risk Managers
• Quality Assurance Managers
• Compliance Managers

FEE:

DATE: OPEN