Safety in the Workplace
- Training Time: 1 day, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Inclusion: Participants Manual and Certificate of Completion
Workplace safety is the responsibility of everyone in an organization. Companies have legal obligations to meet certain safety requirements, but many go further than the minimum obligations. Safety standards and procedures must be put in place, and everyone needs to follow the standards in order for them to be effective.
Each industry has its own set of hazards, but there are workplace hazards that are common across organizations. By identifying and anticipating hazards, employers can prevent injuries and keep employees safe.
This course will be instrumental in reviewing common hazards, safety techniques and after completion; you will have the tools to help you create a Safety policy for your work place.
Learning Points
- 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 1: Getting Started
- Icebreaker
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
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Module 2: An Overview
- Work Safety and Health Legislations
- Roles & Duties
- Safety Planning
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Module 3: Types of Hazards
- Computer Workstations
- Ergonomics
- Fire Prevention
- Fitness & Wellness
- Heat Stress
- Stress
- Violence
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Module 4: Managers Role
- Promoting & Enforcing Safety Standards
- Element of a Health and Safety Program
- Responsibilities
- Corporate Culture
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Module 5: Training
- Reasons for Training
- Definition
- Orientation
- On the Job Training
- Safety Meetings
- Planning and Conducting a Training Session
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Module 6: Stress Management
- Altering
- Avoiding
- Accepting
- Relaxation Techniques
- Using Routines to Reduce Stress
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Module 7: Workplace Violence
- What is Workplace Violence?
- Identifying
- Addressing
- Implementing a Workplace Harassment Policy
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Module 8: Identifying Your Company’s Hazards
- Conducting an Inspection
- Prioritizing Deficiencies
- Report & Following Up
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Module 9: Drug & Alcohol Abuse
- For Employees
- For Managers or Supervisors
- When to Address
- Implementing a “No Tolerance” Rule
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Module 10: Writing the Safety Plan
- Management Involvement
- Responsibility
- Employee Involvement
- Follow Through with Accident Investigations
- Training of Employees
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Module 11: Implement the Plan
- Selecting an Employee Representative
- Identifying Roles
- Assigning Responsibility
- Follow Through
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Module 12: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
You Can Expect...
- A training to enforce safety standards
- A training that helps people think about best workplace safety practices
You Need This If...
- You want to keep your company productive by influencing safety practices
- If you want to reduce the costs that come with absenteeism and insurance premiums
This Is About...
- Establishing concern in people and for people who work in your company
- Establishing a corporate culture of safety-practices
- Increasing morale and productivity
In-House Rate
Participants: 15 – 35
Duration: 1 day
Course Fee:
Level 7*
, per person
Includes: Manual, Certificate of Completion
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