Health and Safety in the Workplace

This DIXONTECH course provides a practical and comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety in the Workplace, focusing on maintaining safe environments, minimizing risks, and ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. Participants will gain essential knowledge in hazard identification, accident prevention, emergency response, and safety leadership. The training is designed to help organizations create a strong safety culture and reduce workplace incidents effectively.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Principles of Workplace Health and Safety
• Hazard Identification and Risk Control
• Safe Work Practices and Compliance Requirements
• Fire Safety, First Aid, and Emergency Procedures
• Building a Proactive Safety Culture

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Identify workplace hazards and control risks
• Apply safety regulations and company procedures
• Conduct safety inspections and incident reporting
• Respond effectively to emergencies and first aid
• Promote safety awareness among team members
• Develop action plans for workplace safety improvement
• Support compliance with health and safety standards

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

• Supervisors and Team Leaders
• HR and Operations Staff
• Office and Facility Managers
• Safety Representatives and Coordinators
• Maintenance and Technical Staff
• New Employees and Trainees
• Public and Private Sector Workers

TRAINING METHODOLOGY:

The DIXONTECH training method blends lectures, case studies, group exercises, and handson simulations. Reallife examples, video analyses, and interactive discussions are used to reinforce understanding. Participants will actively engage in identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and proposing practical solutions that strengthen safety practices and foster a sustainable culture of prevention.

DAY 1:

INTRODUCTION TO WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Overview of occupational safety fundamentals
• Importance of a safe working environment
• Understanding legal responsibilities and duties
• Key occupational health and safety standards
• Identifying unsafe acts and conditions
• Developing safety policies and procedures
• The role of leadership in workplace safety

DAY 2:

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT

• Recognizing physical, chemical, and ergonomic hazards
• Risk assessment process and prioritization
• Hierarchy of hazard control methods
• Recording and reporting workplace hazards
• Implementing preventive and corrective actions
• Conducting workplace safety inspections
• Risk communication and awareness sessions

DAY 3:

SAFE WORK PRACTICES AND COMPLIANCE

• Developing safe operating procedures (SOPs)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) management
• Electrical, mechanical, and fire safety basics
• Safety signage and labeling requirements
• Workplace housekeeping and organization
• Contractor and visitor safety orientation
• Managing workrelated stress and wellbeing

DAY 4:

EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

• Emergency planning and evacuation procedures
• Fire safety and extinguisher usage training
• First aid fundamentals and injury management
• Accident and incident investigation process
• Root cause identification and documentation
• Business continuity during emergencies
• Communication during critical events

DAY 5:

PROMOTING SAFETY CULTURE AND CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT

• Building commitment and accountability for safety
• Encouraging employee involvement and feedback
• Measuring safety performance and KPIs
• Safety meetings and awareness campaigns
• Creating a proactive reporting environment
• Integrating safety into daily operations
• Developing workplace safety improvement plans