Occupational Health and Safety

Participation in this program will enable you to work on different OSH projects and learn different skills under competent trainers and industry professionals. This course is specially designed for individuals who want to excel their knowledge, information, skills and training in the field of occupational safety and health such as students, supervisors, officers, managers, engineers, employees, laborers, employers, and contractors etc.

Potential Job Opportunities:

This course is designed to prepare you for employment in the expanding areas of occupational safety and health. Meanwhile, the National Skills University, Islamabad is also establishing collaborations with its partners in the relevant industry for internships and jobs for our graduates. The participants completing this course will have opportunities to work inside the country as well as outside especially in the Middle East in different domains such as:

• HSE officer
• Safety supervisor
• Safety manager
• Safety officer
• Biosafety officer
• Hygiene inspector
• Biosafety trainer
• Safety and health inspector
• Fire marshal

Tasks You Can Perform (Competencies) On Certificate Completion

• Identify and assess risk and possible safety hazards of all aspects of operations
• Create analytical reports of safety data
• Inspect production equipment and processes to make sure they are safe
• Order repairs for unsafe and/or damaged equipment
• Focus on prevention by keeping up with equipment maintenance and employee training
• Present safety principles to staff in meetings or lecture-type training sessions
• Participate in continuing education to update knowledge of health and safety protocols and techniques
• Determine whether the finished product is safe for customers
• Create safety plans that include suggested improvements to existing infrastructure and business processes
• Share information, suggestions, and observations with project leadership to create consistency in safety standards throughout the production team and the entire company
• Meet organization’s health and safety goals
• Investigate causes of accidents and other unsafe conditions on the job site
• Liaison with law enforcement and other investigators who are present at the time of a serious accident
• Find the best way to prevent future accidents
• Review and report on the staff's compliance with health and safety rules and recommending commendations or dismissal based on performance

Module 1: Introduction to Course and OSH

• Overview of the course objectives and structure
• Importance of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
• Historical perspective and evolution of OSH
• Roles and responsibilities in ensuring workplace safety

Module 2: Basic Communication Skills and Résumé Writing Skills

• Effective workplace communication
• Résumé writing and professional communication
• Interview skills and workplace etiquette

Module 3: Common Workplace Hazards

• Identification of common workplace hazards
• Physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards
• Strategies for hazard prevention and control

Module 4: Tools, Equipment, Instrument Safety

• Safe handling and use of tools and equipment
• Instrument safety protocols
• Importance of regular equipment maintenance

Module 5: Fire and Electricity

• Fire prevention measures
• Safe use of electrical equipment
• Emergency response to fires and electrical incidents

Module 6: Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs)

• Types of PPE and their applications
• Proper selection, use, and maintenance of PPE
• Employer responsibilities regarding PPE provision

Module 7: First Aid and Accident Investigation

• Basic first aid techniques
• Reporting and investigating workplace accidents
• Developing accident investigation reports

Module 8: Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS)

• Introduction to OHSMS
• Implementing and maintaining an effective OHSMS
• Compliance with OHSMS standards and regulations

Module 9: Risk Assessment

• Principles of risk assessment
• Identifying and evaluating workplace risks
• Developing risk mitigation strategies

Module 10: Industrial Visits and Field Assessments

• Visits to various work place by students for assessment
• Practical application of OSH principles in the field
• Conducting workplace assessments and identifying safety measures

Module 11: Exam and Assessment

• Review of key concepts covered in the course.
• Final exam assessing participant understanding.

• The course fee is Rs 26,000/- (lump sum)