Basic Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Awareness Training

Course Description

The Basic Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Awareness Training course is designed to provide employees, supervisors, contractors, and other workplace stakeholders with a fundamental understanding of occupational health and safety principles and practices. The training equips participants with the knowledge needed to identify workplace hazards, understand associated risks, and contribute to creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment.

Throughout the course, participants will learn about key health and safety concepts, legal and organizational responsibilities, hazard identification, risk assessment, accident prevention, emergency preparedness, incident reporting, safe work practices, and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The course also emphasizes the importance of safety culture, employee participation, and individual accountability in preventing workplace injuries, illnesses, and incidents.

Using practical examples and real-life workplace scenarios, this training helps learners recognize potential hazards, respond appropriately to emergencies, and support their organization’s health and safety objectives. Upon successful completion, participants will have the awareness and confidence to promote safe behaviors, comply with workplace safety requirements, and actively contribute to continuous improvement in occupational health and safety performance.

Key Learning Outcomes

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

• Understand the basic principles of occupational health and safety.
• Identify common workplace hazards and associated risks.
• Recognize the importance of hazard reporting and incident prevention.
• Apply basic risk control measures and safe work practices.
• Understand the correct use and limitations of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow workplace emergency procedures and evacuation requirements.
• Demonstrate awareness of fire safety, manual handling, and ergonomic practices.
• Understand individual responsibilities for maintaining workplace safety.
• Promote positive safety behaviors and participation in safety programs.
• Contribute to a safer and healthier work environment.