Health and Safety Benchmarking Principles and Practices

By being aware of hazards surrounding them, participants will be able to identify and anticipate such hazards. Moreover, the instructions delivered in this workshop on investigation techniques and processes will enable participants to better plan for upcoming tasks.

Content

Definitions and Overview

• Why the concerns for Safety?
• Various Definitions of Accidents, Safety and Health
• Reaching Threshold Limit Values

Industrial Hygiene

• Recognition, Evaluation and Control
• Types of Hazards in the Workplace

• Control Methods used in a Safe Environment
• Accidents Costs and Reporting

Management of Health and Safety

• Planning and Setting Objectives
• Organizing to ensure Accomplishment
• Leading to Inspire Action
• Controlling Performance

• Concerns for Management: Safe and Sound

Proper Behaviour in Case of an Accident

• Types of Work related Accidents
• First Aid Basics and their Needs
• CPR in an Emergency
• Calling for Help when you need it

Ergonomics and Good Posture

• Bad Work Habits and their Effects
• Negative Effects of Bad Ergonomics
• Correction of Bad Habits

Accidents Investigation, Reporting and Prevention

• Accidents and Injuries at Work
• Identifying Causes of Accidents
• Contributing Causes of Accidents
• Immediate Causes of Accidents
• Effects and Costs of Accidents
• Reporting Requirements
• Importance of Prevention

For Whom: Directors, Heads of Departments, Human Resources Managers, Facility Managers/ Supervisors, Safety Personnel, Fire Personnel, Security Professionals, Administrative Executives and others who perform related functions.