Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) Certification Course

Course Details

This course provides an understanding of the structure, contents and applicability of the Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.

It covers the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in the workplace for general industries. It also provides information regarding employers responsibilities as defined by (OHSMS) and focuses on the implementation of effective safety programs and record keeping requirements.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain and apply the contents of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSMS) standards
• Prepare an effective safety program that will also increase employee morale and productivity, and reduce overall costs
• Describe the training requirements of OHSMS standards and identify the training topics that their organization’s employees will need
• Apply the record keeping requirements of OHSMS to maintain an effective workplace injury log
• Distinguish the difference between workers’ rights and employers’ responsibilities as defined by OHSMS

Course Outline

1: Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS)

• Overview of OHSMS
• Importance of OHSMS
• Employees' rights and employers' responsibilities
• Contents of OHSMS standards
• Fundamentals of a safe workplace

2: Workplace Safety Protocols

• Inspections of the workplace
• Walking and working surfaces
• Hazard communication and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Emergency action plans, exit routes, fire prevention, and protection
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Fall protection and lockout/tagout requirements

3: Industrial Hygiene and Safety Practices

• Introduction to industrial hygiene and its history
• Role of the safety professional
• Fundamentals and concepts of industrial hygiene
• Employee exposure and medical records
• Industry-specific standards and hazardous materials
• Confined spaces and machine guarding

4: Safety and Health Programs

• Overview of safety and health programs
• Benefits and major elements of effective programs
• Management commitment, policy, and goals
• Employee involvement and responsibilities
• Worksite analysis and inspections
• Hazard prevention and control strategies
• Safety training, orientation, and supervisory responsibilities

Who should attend

This course is designed for health and safety directors, field supervisors, engineers, safety professionals, site managers and anyone seeking better knowledge of the rules and regulations that govern workplace safety requirements.

Methodology

• This course will be highly interactive and include group discussions, case studies and syndicate work.
• Depending on the participants backgrounds, the course outline may vary and focus on the areas specific to their industry and function requirements.