FACTORY SAFETY, HAZARD MANAGEMENT AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION IN THE GLOBAL WORKPLACE

SYNOPSIS: Workers engage in many activities that may expose them to serious hazards, such as falling from towers, unguarded machinery, being struck by heavy equipment, electrocutions, and silica dust. The information, tools, and resources provided in course are designed to help you, whether you are an employer or employee, to identify, reduce, and eliminate work-related hazards.

This training course is also an introduction to the basic elements of an effective Safety Management System (SMS). This training course demonstrates to employees how to prevent workplace accidents by paying attention to safety and good housekeeping considerations. Good safety awareness and housekeeping can significantly reduce accidents and injuries in any type of work environment.

By developing good safety habits, and by being aware of their work area and any hazards associated with it, employees can reduce the potential for accidents and injuries. Areas covered in the workshop benefits the employee and provides safety awareness.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this training course, participants will have a good understanding of:

• Inspection techniques
• Hazard Recognition, Awareness, Abatement & Communication
• Lockout-Tagout
• General HS information and its implications
• Accident Investigations

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction to Safety Basics 

• Safety Programs
• Inspections and Audits
• Safety Meetings
• Hazard Awareness
• Roles and Responsibilities
• The Duties of the employer
• The Duties of the employee
• Hazard Abatement
• Accident Investigation
• Accident Reporting
• PPE

Awareness

• Inspection techniques
• Hazard Recognition
• Hazard Awareness
• Hazard Abatement
• Lockout-Tagout
• Haz-Com
• Investigation

Understanding Hierarchy

• The Safety Culture
• Writing Safety Policies and Programs
• Working with Contractors
• Hierarchy of Control Strategies
• Employee and Management Involvement in Safety
• Safety Management system (SMS)

Understanding Hazards and Controls

Hazard Prevention and Control

Safety Education and Training

Conducting On-The-Job Training

TARGET AUDIENCE: Health and Safety Representatives, Supervisors and Team Lead, Maintenance Staff, Managers and Others responsible for health and safety in the workplace.