Managing Safety and Health - General Industry

An effective occupational safety and health management system is a key foundation for creating a safe work environment, reducing risks, and protecting employee health. A systematic approach helps organizations identify hazards in a timely manner, implement preventive measures, and develop a strong safety culture.

This training introduces participants to the fundamental principles of a Safety Management System (SMS) and its seven key elements. The program covers safety system planning and implementation, effective leadership, employee involvement, hazard identification and assessment, training, communication, and continuous improvement.

Program Components

1. Fundamentals of the Safety Management System

• The seven key elements of a Safety Management System (SMS);
• Development and maintenance of the key components of a safety management system;
• Establishing safety and health as core organizational values.

2. Leadership and Employee Involvement

• The importance of effective leadership at all organizational levels;
• Employee involvement in safety processes;
• Allocation of safety responsibilities and accountability.

3. Hazard Identification and Control

• Hazard identification, system analysis, and assessment;
• Basic approaches to risk management and prevention;
• Planning, developing, and implementing a safety management system.

4. Training, Communication, and Continuous Improvement

• The importance of education, instruction, and hands-on training;
• Communication and coordination at multi-employer worksites;
• Principles of continuous improvement in the workplace;
• Maintaining and improving the effectiveness of the safety management system.

Who is this training for?

✅ Managers and supervisors;

✅ Occupational safety professionals;

✅ Supervisors and team leaders;

✅ Employees working in general industry;

✅ Personnel involved in developing and implementing safety management systems.

⏱️ Duration: 5–7 hours

📍 Format: Certificate Training – Theoretical and Practical Components

📜 Certificate: Issued upon successful completion of the final assessment (exam).