Introduction
This course is designed for individuals seeking to pursue or transition into a career in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) across industries such as manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, petrochemicals, logistics, and aviation. It provides a comprehensive overview of Safety Officer responsibilities and serves as a foundation for professional certifications like OSHA, IOSH, and NEBOSH.
Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of employees and employers to achieve safe, quality, and efficient operations.
- Coordinate activities of contractors, sub-contractors, visitors, and clients within an organization.
- Identify hazards and implement or suggest solutions for risk management to prevent or minimize incidents and accidents.
Target Audience
- HR and Training Safety (HRT) personnel
- Emergency Response Team Safety (ERT) members
- Fire Engineering / Fire Safety personnel
- Field Safety officers
- Logistics Safety professionals
- Avionics and Airline safety personnel
Outlines
Day 1: Safety Officer Fundamentals
- Roles and responsibilities of a Safety Officer
- Understanding “who is a Safety Officer”
Day 2: Risk Assessment & Hazard Management
- Workplace risk assessment
- Environmental impact mitigation
- Job-hazard analysis
Day 3: Legal & Compliance Documentation
- Preparing legal documentation
- Conducting safety audits and inspections
- Internal and external (3rd party) audit preparation
Day 4: Emergency Preparedness & Communication
- Emergency preparedness planning
- Preparing toolbox meetings
- Health and safety practices for 365 days
Day 5: Building a Safety Culture
- Characteristics of an effective safety culture
- Management commitment and employee involvement
- Effective communication
- Incident and accident analysis
- Defining a value system
- Common reasons for safety culture failures
