Module 1: Introduction to Health and Safety Advocacy
This module provides an overview of the principles and practices of health and safety advocacy, including the role of the health and safety advocate, the importance of health and safety in the workplace, and the key legislation and regulations that govern health and safety
Key Topics Covered:
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Introduction to health and safety advocacy
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The role of the health and safety advocate
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Importance of health and safety in the workplace
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Key legislation and regulations
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Health and safety management systems
Module 2: Identifying and Reporting Hazards
This module covers the principles and practices of identifying and reporting hazards in the workplace, including the types of hazards, the methods of hazard identification, and the procedures for reporting hazards
Key Topics Covered:
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Types of hazards
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Methods of hazard identification
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Procedures for reporting hazards
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Risk assessment and control measures
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Incident investigation and reporting
Module 3: Understanding Relevant Laws and Regulations
This module provides an overview of the key laws and regulations that govern health and safety in the workplace, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and the Environmental Protection Act
Key Topics Covered:
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Overview of key laws and regulations
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Occupational Health and Safety Act
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Workplace Safety and Insurance Act
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Environmental Protection Act
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Other relevant laws and regulations
Module 4: Developing Effective Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
This module covers the principles and practices of developing effective health and safety policies and procedures, including the importance of policies and procedures, the key elements of a health and safety policy, and the procedures for developing and implementing policies and procedures
Key Topics Covered:
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Importance of policies and procedures
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Key elements of a health and safety policy
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Procedures for developing and implementing policies and procedures
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Review and revision of policies and procedures
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Communication and training
Module 5: Communicating Effectively on Health and Safety Issues
This module provides an overview of the principles and practices of communicating effectively on health and safety issues, including the importance of communication, the key elements of effective communication, and the procedures for communicating with employees, management, and other stakeholders
Key Topics Covered:
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Importance of communication
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Key elements of effective communication
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Procedures for communicating with employees, management, and other stakeholders
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Communication strategies and techniques
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Barriers to communication and how to overcome them
Module 6: Conducting Risk Assessments and Implementing Control Measures
This module covers the principles and practices of conducting risk assessments and implementing control measures, including the types of risk assessments, the methods of risk assessment, and the procedures for implementing control measures
This module provides you with practical frameworks and methodologies for conducting thorough risk assessments in various workplace settings. You'll learn evidence-based approaches to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential hazards.
Effective risk assessment has been shown to reduce workplace injuries by up to 70% when implemented correctly, making this a critical skill for safety professionals.
Key Topics Covered:
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Types of risk assessments
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Methods of risk assessment
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Procedures for implementing control measures
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Hierarchy of control measures
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Monitoring and review of control measures
Module 7: Investigating Incidents and Near-Misses
This module provides an overview of the principles and practices of investigating incidents and near-misses, including the importance of incident investigation, the key elements of an incident investigation, and the procedures for conducting an incident investigation
Key Topics Covered:
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Importance of incident investigation
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Key elements of an incident investigation
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Procedures for conducting an incident investigation
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Root cause analysis
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Recommendations and follow-up
Module 8: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Health and Safety Management Systems
This module covers the principles and practices of evaluating the effectiveness of health and safety management systems, including the importance of evaluation, the key elements of an evaluation, and the procedures for conducting an evaluation
Key Topics Covered:
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Importance of evaluation
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Key elements of an evaluation
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Procedures for conducting an evaluation
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Metrics and performance indicators
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Continuous improvement
