Course Description

The Comprehensive Guide to Workplace Safety, Health, and Inspection

In today's fast-paced corporate world, ensuring the well-being and safety of employees is paramount. It not only boosts morale but also enhances productivity, reduces costs, and, most importantly, saves lives. This comprehensive course dives deep into the multifaceted domain of workplace safety, health, and routine inspection, equipping you with a robust understanding and actionable strategies to foster a safer and healthier work environment.

Course Overview:

Workplace safety isn't just about avoiding physical injuries; it encapsulates a broad spectrum that includes mental well-being, health initiatives, dealing with workplace violence, and maintaining drug-free surroundings. Understanding potential hazards, implementing preventive measures, and actively involving employees through safety committees are just a few of the critical components covered in this course. To supplement your learning, we've infused the course with practical tools, checklists, and real-world examples, ensuring that once you complete the curriculum, you're not just informed but also empowered to make tangible changes in your workplace.

Course Breakdown:

  • Lesson 1 - An Introduction to Workplace Safety, Health, and Inspection: Dive into the foundational principles underlying workplace safety, its significance, and the overarching impact on businesses.

  • Lesson 2 - Office Safety: From ergonomics to electrical safety, explore measures to mitigate risks in an office environment.

  • Lesson 3 - Workplace Hazards: Identify potential dangers across various workplaces, ranging from factories to construction sites, and strategies to manage them.

  • Lesson 4 - Other Workplace Safety Issues: Discuss safety aspects beyond common hazards, like fire safety, building security, and more.

  • Lesson 5 - Workplace Health: Delve into the importance of health checks, employee well-being programs, and disease prevention strategies.

  • Lesson 6 - Preventative Measures: Proactive steps to preempt potential threats, including training programs, regular equipment checks, and safety drills.

  • Lesson 7 - Outdoor Workplace Safety: Understand the unique challenges posed by outdoor work environments and ways to ensure employee safety.

  • Lesson 8 - Company Vehicle Safety: A focus on maintaining and ensuring safety in company-owned vehicles, considering factors like regular maintenance, safe driving practices, and emergency protocols.

  • Lesson 9 - Mental Health in the Workplace: With rising awareness of mental health, this lesson concentrates on recognizing signs of mental distress, providing support, and creating an inclusive environment.

  • Lesson 10 - Corporate Health and Wellness Initiatives: Learn about the strategies companies adopt to ensure the holistic well-being of their employees, from fitness programs to nutritional guidance.

  • Lesson 11 - Routine Inspection Practices: Understand the methodology behind regular safety inspections, ensuring compliance and early detection of potential risks.

  • Lesson 12 - Accident Reporting and Investigation: Unpack the procedures post an accident, from reporting mechanisms to in-depth investigations to prevent future occurrences.

  • Lesson 13 - Creating a Workplace Safety Committee: Learn how to form, operate, and maintain an effective committee dedicated to improving and maintaining workplace safety.

By the end of this course, you'll not only have a comprehensive grasp of workplace safety and health but also be equipped with actionable strategies and tools to make a tangible difference. We're excited to guide you through this pivotal journey toward creating safer, healthier, and more productive workplaces. Join us and enhance your expertise in this critical domain!

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in mitigating workplace hazards.
  • Identify at least three preventive strategies to reduce common workplace injuries and illnesses in various environments.
  • Demonstrate methods for improving indoor air quality and minimizing chemical exposure risks in an office setting.
  • Define strategies for enhancing ergonomic workstations and reducing strain-related injuries in office environments.
  • Analyze the impact of workplace demographic shifts, specifically the increase of women in the workforce, on workplace safety practices and necessary adjustments to address unique health concerns.
  • Define common workplace hazards and demonstrate effective strategies for mitigation, focusing on electrical and chemical hazards using Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as resources.
  • Define fatigue and identify its primary causes in the workplace, distinguishing it from simple drowsiness to understand its impact on productivity and safety.
  • Recognize the symptoms of computer eye strain and apply the 20-20-20 rule to alleviate discomfort during prolonged screen time.
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify and explain workplace health risks, including fragrance exposure and bloodborne pathogens, and propose corresponding preventive measures.
  • Develop and apply strategies to improve workplace health, emphasizing hygiene, flexible work arrangements, and mental and physical well-being programs, measured by workplace health KPIs.
  • Apply specific fall prevention strategies, such as maintaining clutter-free workspaces and proper ladder usage, to minimize the risk of workplace injuries and enhance safety compliance.
  • Identify the key factors contributing to a proactive safety culture and evaluate their impact on workplace productivity and employee well-being.
  • Define the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and outline immediate actions to prevent them effectively.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 
 

Assessment Guide

Assessment Points
Lesson 1 Assignment - Introduction 1 points
Lesson 1: An Introduction to Workplace Safety, Health and Inspection 8 points
Lesson 2 Assignment - Office Safety 2 points
Lesson 2: Office Safety 9 points
Lesson 3: Workplace Hazards 11 points
Lesson 4 Assignment 1 points
Lesson 4: Other Workplace Safety Issues 10 points
Lesson 5 Assignment 2 points
Lesson 5: Workplace Health 10 points
Lesson 6: Preventative Measures 9 points
Lesson 7: Outdoor Workplace Safety 9 points
Lesson 8: Company Vehicle Safety 10 points
Lesson 9 Assignment - Anger Management 2 points
Lesson 9: Mental Health in the Workplace 10 points
Lesson 10: Corporate Health and Wellness Initiatives 9 points
Lesson 11: Routine Inspection Practices 10 points
Lesson 12: Accident Reporting and Investigation 9 points
The Final Exam 58 points
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