Introduction

Occupation Safety and Health provide a planned and organized system of procedures for safe work which reduces risk associated with health. A good working environment improves the welfare of workers. This course provides participants with skills in preventing and protecting measures to apply to enable an ample working environment and comply with the safety and Health Provision.

Who Should Attend?

• Members of a health and safety committee;
• Health and safety representative;
• Line supervisors;
• Foremen;

Duration

5 Days

COURSE LEVEL: Intermediate

Objectives

• Provide guidance on integration of OSH management system elements
• Learn how to conduct first Aid
• Learn how to preserve life and prevent worsening of a situation
• Learn how to promote recovery
• Rank and file workers

Course Content

MODULE 1: Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety

• Introduction and definition
• Elements of Risk and Safety
• Ten Commandments of Risk Management
• Managing Health and Safety Risks
• The importance of management commitment

MODULE 2: Office Safety and Occupational Hazards and Accidents

• Introduction to occupational hazard and accidents
• Accident Causation, Investigation Analysis, Reporting and Prevention
• Occupational Health Management
• Safety standards
• Safe systems of work
• Housekeeping
• Occupational Safety and Health Act

MODULE 4: Work Ergonomic and Safe Work Procedure

• Introduction Ergonomics
• Ergonomics: Physiology and System in Ergonomics
• Basic ergonomic principles
• Ergonomics-Workstation
• Nature of Injuries
• Ergonomics of workers with special needs

MODULE 5: Fire Safety and First AID

• The Legal Requirements
• First Aid Management; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, casualty management.

Mode of training

• The training programs will entail information presented through slides or the use of video tapes and is reinforced with handouts and study guides
• Outside of the classroom, participatory
• Our training programmes can be carried out on site at your organisation or at your preferred training venue

Course Administration Details:

REQUIREMENTS

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. Applicants must live up to Indepth Research Institute (IRES) admission criteria.

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:[email protected].  

Mob: +254 715 077 817

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817.

Mob: +254 792516000, +254 792516010 /+250 789 621 067or mail [email protected]/

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before the start of the course.

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