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Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

The Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety concerns the identification, assessment and control of conditions in the work environment that are harmful to the health and safety of people in all occupations. It covers the prevention of accidents, injuries, ill health and the rehabilitation of injured workers.

Course Structure

The Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety, consists of 5 courses and a project work.

Module One: Historical Perspective and Overview

  • Safety Movement, Then and Now    

  • Accidents and Their Effects    

  • Theories of Accident Causation    

  • Roles and Professional Certifications for Safety and Health Professionals    

  • Safety, Health, and Competition in the Global Marketplace     


Module Two: Laws and Regulations

  • The OSHA Act, Standards, and Liability

  • Workers' Compensation     

  • Accident Investigation and Reporting    

  • Product Safety and Liability 


Module Three: The Human Element

  • Ergonomic Hazards: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and Cumulative Trauma Disorders

  • Stress and Safety     

  • Safety and Health Training     

  • Violence in the Workplace  

  
Module Four: Hazard Assessment, Prevention, and Control

  • Mechanical Hazards and Machine Safeguarding    

  • Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Vision Hazards    

  • Hazards of Temperature Extremes    

  • Pressure Hazards     

  • Electrical Hazards     

  • Fire Hazards and Life Safety    

  • Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces    

  • Radiation Hazards     

  • Noise and Vibration Hazards    

  • Computers, Automation, and Robots    

  • Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace

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Module Five: Management of Safety and Health 

  • Preparing for Emergencies and Terrorism    

  • Ethics and Safety     

  • Hazard Analysis, Prevention, and Management    

  • Promoting Safety     

  • Environmental Safety and ISO 14000 (Environmental Management)    

  • Total Safety Management in a Quality Management Setting

  • Establishing A Safety-Friendly Corporate Culture  

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