Introduction

Every employer has a responsibility towards each employee to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that the employee is, while at work, he/she is safe from injury and risks to health. An employee’s perception will reflect how they believe that safety is to be valued in the work station. This course entails Emergency Preparedness and Response as well as Safety Health and Environmental Representatives. This course also provides services oriented at the occupational health and safety, and offer practical solutions to industry, consultants and policymakers.

Who Should Attend?

Professionals who need to understand basic health and safety in the workplace

Duration

5 Days

COURSE LEVEL: Intermediate

Objectives

• Evaluate workplace to determine the existence of occupational safety and health hazards
• Identify relevant regulatory and national consensus standards along with best practices that are applicable.
• Select appropriate control methodologies based on the hierarchy of controls
• Analyze injury and illness data for trend

Course Content

MODULE 1: Introduction to occupational safety and health

• Introduction to occupation safety and health
• Environmental Safety
• Safety and Health Programs
• Electrical Safety

MODULE 2: Hazard Recognition

• Equipment Hazard Basics
• Job hazard analysis
• Health and Safety including PPE & PPC
• Slips, Trips, and Falls
• Ergonomics in the Workplace
• Fatal Accidents & Prevention
• Ergonomics for Industrial Environment

MODULE 3: Fire and Life Safety

• Fire Safety
• Fire Protection & Prevention
• Fire Extinguisher Safety

MODULE 4: Safety Analysis and Prevention Strategies

• Workplace inspection Methods
• Workplace health hazards and accidents
• Life safety

MODULE 5: Industry safety hazards and First aid

• Hazardous Material Labeling
• Hazard Communication
• Basic First Aid

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 professionals 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/ + 250789 621 067

Mob: +254 792516000, +254 792516010 or mail [email protected]/ [email protected]

PAYMENT

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

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