Sneak Peek
This course takes a multidisciplinary approach to Workplace Health and Safety. It helps you appreciate hazards that can exist in any type of workplace, relevant to both blue colour and white colour industries.
Many OH&S courses are focussed on developing specialised knowledge; that is learning the laws and practices that relate to a particular industry in a particular legal jurisdiction. This produces a specialist – someone who can deal with a particular workplace I a particular jurisdiction. Well established research shows that there are some distinct advantages though to being more of a generalist than being a specialist. Generalists know a little about lots of things and research has shown that generalists are more innovative in their thinking.
What's covered in the course?
LESSON 1 OHS POLICY & REGULATIONS
Introduction
Defining a Worker
Worker Rights and Duties
Laws and Regulations
Policies, Procedures and Codes of Practice
Licensing Requirements
Compliance v Non-compliance
Ethics
Lesson 1 Additional Reading
Importance of OHS Regulations
The Importance of Ethics to Workplace Health and Safety
Review What You Have Been Learning
LESSON 2 GENERAL WORKPLACE HAZARDS
What are Workplace Hazards?
Types of General Workplace Hazards
Vibrations
Temperature
Radiation
Electricity
Noise
Air
Lighting
Fire
Computer Equipment
Impact Levels
Occupational Epidemiology
Lesson 2 Additional Reading
Case Study: Searcy Missile Silo Fire
Common Occupational Diseases
Review What You Have Been Learning
LESSON 3 CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS
Chemical Hazards
Workplace Exposure Standards
Health Monitoring
Working with Chemicals
Chemical Classification
Labelling Procedures
Workplace Signage and Staff Training
Storage Methods
First Aid
Biohazards
Workplace Hygiene
Lesson 3 Additional Reading
Safety Data Sheets
Case Study: Bhopal Chemical Spill
Review What You Have Been Learning
LESSON 4 PSYCHOSOCIAL STRESSORS IN THE WORKPLACE
What is Psychosocial Workplace Stress?
Models of Stress
Types of Psychosocial Stress
Conflict
Bullying
Sexual Harassment
Job Security
Hours of Work
Workload
Autonomy at Work
Performance Measures
Discrimination
Equity
Burnout and Fatigue
Individual Differences
Neurodiversity
Lesson 4 Additional Reading
Defining Stress
Symptoms and Effects of Stress
Defining Neurodiversity
The Difference Between Neurotypical and Neurodivergent Brains
LESSON 5 RISK MANAGEMENT & CONTROL MEASURES
Duty of Care
Risk Management
Control Measures
Dedicated Compliance Teams
Design Factors and Workplace Signage
Staff Training & Education
Observing Safety Instructions
First Aid Kits, Signage and Training
Use of Personal Protective Equipment
Procedures for Dealing with Specific Workplace Hazards
Working with Machinery
Working at Heights
Slips, Trips, and Falls
Working in Confined Spaces
Lifting & Handling Goods
Working Outdoors
Working with Hazardous Materials
Lesson 5 Additional Reading
Case Study: Hamlet Chicken Processing Plant Fire
Review What You Have Been Learning
LESSON 6 WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS, INCIDENTS, & INJURIES
Dealing with Workplace Emergencies
Dealing with Workplace Accidents, Incidents, and Injuries
Reporting Procedures for Accidents & Injuries
Dealing with Physical Assault
Procedures for Dealing with Psychological Injuries
OHS Responsibilities
Workers Compensation
Rehabilitation
Lesson 6 Additional Reading
Case Study: Deepwater Horizon
Fatigue and Accidents At Work
Review What You Have Been Learning
LESSON 7 SPECIFIC INDUSTRIES AND OHS
Agriculture
Construction
Painting and Decorating
Mining
Pharmaceuticals
Textiles
Transport
Hospitality
Education
Healthcare
Lesson 7 Additional Reading
The Implications of Workplace Injuries and Illness
Review What You Have Been Learning
LESSON 8 OHS WORKPLACE CULTURE
Hierarchical Culture
Adhocracy Culture
Market Culture
Clan Culture
What Can Happen When Workplace Culture is Bad?
Toxic Cultures
How to Develop and Sustain a Positive Culture
Creating Clear Goals
Developing Employee Relationships
Recognition
Flexibility
Inclusive Approach
Opportunities for Development
Communication, Connection, Celebration
Lesson 8 Additional Reading
Factors Affecting Mental Health
Bullying
Review What You Have Been Learning
LESSON 9 OHS CHALLENGES FOR WORKING REMOTELY
Working Remotely
Duty of Care
Drawbacks to Remote Working
Symptoms and Effects of Stress
Burnout
How to Support Remote Workers?
Provide Necessary Tools
Employee Assistance Programs
Working Hours
A Certain Area
Time Off
Loneliness and Isolation
Overcoming Burnout
Exercise
Help Staff Adjust to Adapt to Change
Mental Health Management
Lesson 9 Additional Reading
What Is Burnout and How to Avoid It
Review What You Have Been Learning
Final Assessment