The Occupational Health and Safety in HR in Vienna is a specialized training course that equips HR professionals to manage workplace safety and compliance effectively.
From:
22-12-2025
Course Overview
Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a critical responsibility for HR leaders, ensuring both compliance with regulations and the protection of employees. This Occupational Health and Safety in HR Training Course provides participants with frameworks to manage workplace risks, implement safety policies, and foster a culture of well-being.
Through compliance case studies, safety planning workshops, and real-world simulations, participants will learn how to identify hazards, ensure legal compliance, and design HR systems that prioritize health and safety while supporting business performance.
The course ensures HR professionals can champion safe, healthy, and productive workplaces.
Course Benefits
Strengthen HR’s role in occupational health and safety.
Improve compliance with safety laws and regulations.
Build systems for risk identification and prevention.
Support employee well-being and workplace resilience.
Foster a safety-driven organizational culture.
Course Objectives
Understand the principles of occupational health and safety in HR.
Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations.
Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace risks.
Design HR policies for health, safety, and well-being.
Communicate safety standards effectively across the workforce.
Foster employee engagement in safety initiatives.
Build sustainable health and safety systems in HR.
Training Methodology
The course uses interactive lectures, OHS case studies, compliance simulations, and group workshops. Participants will design HR safety strategies tailored to organizational needs.
Target Audience
HR executives and managers.
Health and safety officers.
Compliance and risk management professionals.
Leaders responsible for workforce well-being.
Target Competencies
Occupational health and safety.
HR compliance leadership.
Risk prevention.
Employee well-being management.
Course Outlines
Unit 1: Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety in HR
HR’s role in workplace safety.
Legal and ethical foundations of OHS.
Linking safety to performance and culture.
Case studies of HR-driven OHS success.
Unit 2: Workplace Risk Identification and Assessment
Hazard identification methods.
Risk assessment frameworks.
Prioritizing safety risks in HR contexts.
Practical hazard-mapping exercises.
Unit 3: OHS Compliance and Legal Responsibilities
Employment law and safety regulations.
HR responsibilities in OHS compliance.
Managing audits and inspections.
Examples of compliance challenges in OHS.
Unit 4: Designing HR Safety Policies and Procedures
Core policies for workplace safety.
Integrating OHS into HR handbooks.
Training employees on safety procedures.
Communicating safety standards effectively.
Unit 5: Employee Well-Being and Health Initiatives
Linking OHS to employee well-being.
Stress management and mental health support.
Wellness and preventative health programs.
Case studies of well-being initiatives.
Unit 6: Building a Safety-Driven Workplace Culture
Leadership’s role in safety culture.
Employee engagement in safety programs.
Recognizing and rewarding safe behaviors.
Tools for sustaining a culture of safety.
Unit 7: Sustaining HR-Led OHS Practices
Monitoring and improving OHS systems.
Embedding OHS into organizational strategy.
Leveraging HR technology for safety management.
Roadmap for long-term OHS success.
Ready to strengthen workplace safety through HR leadership?
Join the Occupational Health and Safety in HR Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and champion employee well-being and compliance.
The Occupational Health and Safety in HR Training Courses in Vienna provide professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to promote safe, healthy, and compliant working environments. Designed for HR managers, safety officers, team leaders, and organizational development specialists, these programs examine how HR functions play a central role in supporting workplace safety, employee well-being, and risk mitigation across diverse sectors.
Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of occupational health and safety (OHS) principles, including hazard identification, risk assessment, safety training design, and incident response procedures. The courses highlight how HR teams collaborate with safety and operational departments to implement preventive measures, ensure compliance with workplace standards, and maintain robust safety communication practices. Through case studies and practical exercises, attendees learn to develop safety protocols, evaluate workplace conditions, and support proactive interventions that reduce risks and improve overall well-being.
These OHS-focused HR training programs in Vienna also explore strategic elements such as building a culture of safety, promoting mental health and wellness initiatives, and integrating safety considerations into HR policies and processes. Participants examine topics including ergonomic practices, stress management, emergency preparedness, workplace accommodations, and employee support programs. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making, continuous monitoring, and leadership engagement in sustaining effective safety systems.
Attending these training courses in Vienna provides professionals with the opportunity to learn within a city known for its strong workplace standards, international workforce, and commitment to high-quality organizational practices. Vienna’s diverse business landscape enhances the learning experience by offering exposure to global OHS trends and innovative approaches to workplace well-being. Upon completing this specialization, participants will be equipped with the strategic insight, technical knowledge, and practical tools needed to support occupational health and safety—creating safer work environments, strengthening organizational resilience, and promoting long-term employee well-being.