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Course Overview

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is a cornerstone of sustainable business practices. Weak safety standards lead to workplace accidents, legal liabilities, and reputational damage, while robust OHS frameworks protect employees and enhance productivity.

This ten-day course from EuroQuest International Training provides an in-depth study of international OHS standards (ISO 45001, OSHA, ILO guidelines), risk management methodologies, hazard prevention, safety audits, compliance requirements, and foresight tools for anticipating emerging risks. Participants will learn to integrate occupational health and safety into governance and culture, ensuring a safe, compliant, and resilient workplace.

Course Benefits

• Understand and apply global OHS standards (ISO 45001, OSHA, ILO)

• Conduct occupational risk assessments and hazard prevention strategies

• Use strategic foresight to anticipate safety risks and regulatory changes

• Strengthen governance, compliance, and safety accountability systems

• Build a culture of occupational health and resilience

Why Attend

Organizations that adopt strong OHS standards protect employees, ensure compliance, and enhance operational efficiency. This course enables participants to build governance-aligned safety systems that reduce accidents, safeguard reputation, and align with ESG commitments.

Training Methodology

• Structured knowledge sessions

• Case studies of workplace safety successes and failures

• Scenario-based hazard assessment exercises

• Conceptual frameworks linking governance, compliance, and foresight

• Reflective workshops on safety culture and leadership

Course Objectives

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

• Define principles of occupational health and safety standards

• Apply ISO 45001, OSHA, and ILO requirements to workplace safety

• Conduct risk assessments and implement preventive measures

• Design occupational health policies and safety programs

• Align OHS management systems with compliance and governance structures

• Monitor, audit, and evaluate OHS performance

• Build a proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization

• Apply foresight and scenario planning for emerging safety risks

• Integrate OHS with ESG and sustainability initiatives

• Strengthen resilience through continuous improvement strategies

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety

• Importance of OHS for organizations and employees

• Global OHS trends and challenges

• Case studies of OHS compliance and failures

Unit 2: International OHS Standards

• ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

• OSHA standards and compliance requirements

• ILO conventions and guidelines

Unit 3: OHS Risk Assessment and Hazard Management

• Identifying workplace hazards (physical, chemical, ergonomic, psychosocial)

• Risk prioritization and mitigation planning

• Building risk registers and control measures

Unit 4: Preventive and Protective Measures

• Engineering and administrative controls

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards

• Emergency response planning and procedures

Unit 5: OHS Governance and Compliance

• Legal and regulatory requirements

• Governance frameworks for OHS oversight

• Reporting obligations and accountability mechanisms

Unit 6: Strategic Foresight in OHS

• Anticipating emerging occupational risks

• Scenario planning for complex safety challenges

• Early-warning indicators in workplace safety

Unit 7: Safety Culture and Leadership

• Role of leadership in promoting safety

• Employee engagement and training programs

• Building accountability and resilience

Unit 8: Health and Wellbeing at Work

• Occupational health promotion strategies

• Stress management and mental health initiatives

• Ergonomics and workplace design

Unit 9: Safety Audits and Monitoring

• Designing and conducting OHS audits

• KPIs and performance monitoring tools

• Continuous improvement in OHS systems

Unit 10: OHS in High-Risk Industries

• Safety requirements for construction, oil & gas, and manufacturing

• Specialized standards and compliance needs

• Case examples of industry-specific OHS challenges

Unit 11: ESG, Sustainability, and OHS Integration

• Linking OHS to ESG reporting and sustainability goals

• Social responsibility and workforce protection

• Ethical considerations in OHS governance

Unit 12: Future of Occupational Health and Safety

• Global OHS regulatory trends

• AI, IoT, and predictive analytics in safety monitoring

• Remote and hybrid work safety standards

• Future-ready skills for OHS professionals

Target Audience

• Occupational health and safety managers

• Risk and compliance professionals

• HR and operations managers

• HSE consultants and advisors

• Executives responsible for workplace governance and safety

Target Competencies

• Understanding and applying OHS standards

• Risk and hazard assessment methodologies

• Safety governance and compliance integration

• Strategic foresight for workplace safety risks

• Employee engagement and safety culture development

• OHS audits and continuous improvement

• Integration of OHS with ESG and sustainability

Join the Occupational Health and Safety Standards Training Course from EuroQuest International Training to master global OHS frameworks, build resilient safety systems, and ensure compliance that protects both people and organizations.