Core Principles of Occupational Health and Safety

Overview

This short course focuses on the core principles of Occupational Health and Safety and it will help you understand the importance of Occupational Health and Safety measures. We cover a wide range of topics, from the rationale behind OHS systems to the procedures for establishing such systems at the national and international levels.

The course begins by explaining the need for preventative and protective measures in the workplace and outlining the importance of workers’ rights. It then explains which levels of systems and programs on Occupational Health and Safety must be established and monitored. Finally, it explains the importance of information and education in promoting continuous improvement of Occupational Health and Safety.

The course then continues by showing you that Occupational Health services covering all workers should be established and that compensation, rehabilitation and curative services must be made available. Then, we will introduce you to the responsibilities of workers, employers and competent authorities. You will also learn how policies must be enforced. Completing this course will make you quite knowledgeable about OHS systems and will give you the tools for evaluating the system in place at your workplace or country. So, why wait? Start the course now!