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Our Safety In The Workplace course is instrumental in reviewing common hazards and safety procedures within an organization. Upon completion, participants will have the tools to help them create a Safety policy for your workplace. Workplace safety is the responsibility of everyone in an organization. Companies have legal obligations to meet certain safety requirements. Safety standards and procedures must be put in place, and everyone needs to follow the standards in order for them to be effective. By identifying and anticipating hazards, employers can prevent injuries and keep employees safe.

*This course pairs well with Risk Assessment and Managemen t, to support industry leaders in creating and implementing safety policies and procedures

Course Objectives:

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

Course Outline:



Safety in the Workplace

Module One: An Overview

• Work Safety and Health Legislations

• Roles & Duties

• Safety Planning

Module Two: Types of Hazards

• Computer Workstations

• Ergonomics

• Fire Prevention

• Fitness & Wellness

• Heat Stress

• Stress

• Violence

Module Three: Managers Role

• Promoting & Enforcing Safety Standards

• Elements of a Health and Safety Program

• Responsibilities

• Corporate Culture

Module Four: Training

• Reasons for Training

• Definition

• Orientation

• On the Job Training

• Safety Meetings

• Planning and Conducting a Training Session

Module Five: Stress Management

• Altering

• Avoiding

• Accepting

• Relaxation Techniques

• Using Routines to Reduce Stress

Module Six: Workplace Violence

• What is Workplace Violence?

• Identifying

• Addressing

• Implementing a Workplace Harassment Policy

Module Seven: Identifying Your Company Hazards

• Conducting an Inspection

• Prioritizing Deficiencies

• Report & Following Up

Module Eight: Drug & Alcohol Abuse

• For Employees

• For Managers or Supervisors

• When to Address

• Implementing Policy

Module Nine: Writing the Safety Plan

• Involving Management

• Responsibility

• Involving Employees

• Following Through

• Training Employees

Module Ten: Implement the Plan

• Selecting a Representative

• Identifying Roles

• Assigning Responsibility

• Follow Through

Module Eleven: Assignment Review / Wrap Up