Occupational Health and Safety Basics
Course ID: 260824 0101 1076Proj
Course Dates : 24/08/2026 Course Duration : 5 Studying Day/s Course Location: London, United Kingdom
Language: Bilingual
Course Category: Professional and CPD Training Programs
Course Subcategories:
Business Decision Making Organisational Effectiveness Performance Management Professional Practice & Standards Strategic Management
Course Certified By: Projacs Academy & LondonUni - Executive Management Training
* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate
Certification Will Be Issued:
From London, United Kingdom
Course Fees:
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Introduction
This five-day course teaches practical skills for preventing injuries and managing workplace safety. It focuses on hazard recognition, risk assessment, control selection and incident response. Sessions combine short theory, workplace examples and hands-on exercises. Participants leave with usable documents and clear steps to improve safety performance.
Objectives
1. Identify common workplace hazards and estimate risk levels using a standard risk-assessment method.
2. Apply the hierarchy of controls and select appropriate control measures for specific tasks.
3. Plan and perform workplace inspections; record findings and track corrective actions.
4. Create clear safe work procedures, permit-to-work and lockout/tagout steps for routine tasks.
5. Lead initial incident response and carry out a basic incident investigation; complete reports and corrective action plans.
2. Apply the hierarchy of controls and select appropriate control measures for specific tasks.
3. Plan and perform workplace inspections; record findings and track corrective actions.
4. Create clear safe work procedures, permit-to-work and lockout/tagout steps for routine tasks.
5. Lead initial incident response and carry out a basic incident investigation; complete reports and corrective action plans.
Who Should Attend
Site supervisors and foremen
HSE officers and safety advisors
Maintenance supervisors and planners
Production/operations line managers
HR or training coordinators responsible for safety compliance
Training Method
• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
Program Support
This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.
Course Agenda
Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection
Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
Week 1
Day 1 – Foundations of Occupational Health and Safety
1. Introduction to Workplace Health and Safety
- Understanding health and safety responsibilities
- Recognising legal and organisational requirements
- Promoting a positive safety culture
2. Hazard Identification
- Identifying physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards
- Recognising unsafe acts and conditions
- Recording workplace hazards systematically
3. Risk Assessment Principles
- Understanding likelihood and consequence
- Applying standard risk assessment methods
- Prioritising workplace risks
Day 2 – Risk Control Measures
1. Hierarchy of Controls
- Eliminating workplace hazards
- Applying engineering and administrative controls
- Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Safe Systems of Work
- Developing safe work procedures
- Communicating safe working practices
- Monitoring compliance with procedures
3. Permit-to-Work and Lockout/Tagout
- Understanding permit-to-work systems
- Applying lockout/tagout procedures safely
- Controlling hazardous energy sources
Day 3 – Workplace Inspections and Safety Monitoring
1. Conducting Workplace Inspections
- Planning routine inspections
- Identifying unsafe conditions
- Recording inspection findings
2. Corrective and Preventive Actions
- Prioritising corrective actions
- Assigning responsibilities
- Tracking completion and effectiveness
3. Safety Documentation
- Maintaining inspection records
- Updating safety registers
- Reporting workplace safety performance
Day 4 – Incident Response and Investigation
1. Emergency Response
- Responding to workplace incidents
- Protecting people and the workplace
- Reporting emergencies appropriately
2. Incident Investigation
- Collecting facts and evidence
- Identifying immediate and root causes
- Interviewing involved personnel
3. Corrective Action Planning
- Developing practical corrective actions
- Preventing incident recurrence
- Monitoring implementation effectiveness
Day 5 – Occupational Health and Safety Workshop
1. Risk Assessment Exercise
- Identifying workplace hazards
- Completing a formal risk assessment
- Selecting suitable control measures
2. Safety Inspection and Incident Case Study
- Conducting a workplace inspection
- Investigating a simulated incident
- Preparing inspection and investigation reports
3. Occupational Health and Safety Review and Action Planning
- Reviewing workplace safety management tools and procedures
- Preparing a personal workplace safety improvement plan
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning
