Safety, Health and Environment
This programme equips public service professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to safeguard the well-being of employees. Its objective is to enhance understanding of the principles and concepts of safety, health, and environment within the public service context. Participants will be developed to formulate strategies and policies that promote safety, health, and environmental sustainability in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes
- Participants will understand the importance of a safe working environment.
- Participants will gain a broad understanding of wellness and illness determinants.
- Participants will identify health and environmental hazards in their workplaces.
- Participants will develop emergency response plans.
- Participants will implement appropriate hazard control measures.
Target Group
- Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Coordinators
- HR officers performing SHE-related duties
Duration
3 Days
Mode of Delivery
Physical/Virtual
Course Structure
- Introduction to health and safety at work
- Definitions of key concepts: health, safety, occupation, hazard, danger, risk, and risk management
- Healthy lifestyles: diet, exercise, alcohol, tobacco and drug use, relationship management, self-care, safety consciousness, and rest
- Genetic factors
- Environmental factors
- Healthcare factors
- International classification of occupational hazards: mechanical, biological, chemical, ergonomic, physical, and psychosocial hazards
- Hazard identification
- Risk assessment
- Hazard prevention and control principles: environmental monitoring, engineering controls, medical surveillance, health education and training, immunisation, personal protective equipment, law enforcement, and administrative controls
- Health and safety risk management
- Risk communication
- Public servants’ engagement
- The roles of key public servants and SHE officers