Workplace Health and Safety Foundation Training – 5 Days

Develop essential health and safety competencies, hazard identification skills, and practical risk control techniques for safer operational workplaces.

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Workplace Health and Safety Foundation Training – 5 Days

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Duration: 5 days
Format: Classroom and online
Cities: Riyadh, Istanbul, London, Geneva, Al Jubail, Baku and more
Next session: 4 – 8 October 2026, Riyadh
Price: From 1,500 €

Overview

Operational environments require practical approaches to safeguard personnel, maintain regulatory alignment, and minimize preventable disruptions. Workplace health and safety foundation training equips professionals with actionable capabilities to identify site-level hazards, evaluate operational risks, and apply structured control measures. Participants explore core safety responsibilities, personal protective equipment standards, safe systems of work, and systematic methods for incident reporting and emergency preparedness. This course is delivered by Agile Leaders Training Center.

Who Should Attend

Safety officers and safety coordinators seeking structured foundational methodologies.
Supervisors and team leaders accountable for team working conditions and procedure adherence.
Operations personnel and production staff handling daily physical site workflows.
Facilities management personnel and maintenance technicians addressing equipment safety.
Human resources professionals overseeing occupational welfare and safety documentation.
Individuals new to workplace safety duties requiring practical operational grounding.

Departments and Industries

This program supports professionals across diverse operational settings needing systematic health and safety capabilities.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and Compliance Units
Plant Operations and Industrial Production Departments
Facilities Management, Engineering, and Plant Maintenance Teams
Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehousing, and Fleet Operations
Construction, Energy, Healthcare, and Public Sector Organizations

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain core workplace health and safety principles and organizational duties.
Recognize common workplace hazards across machinery, chemicals, and facility layout.
Conduct workplace risk assessments using standard risk scoring matrices.
Apply the hierarchy of risk controls to eliminate or mitigate identified hazards.
Establish safe systems of work and select appropriate personal protective equipment.
Address basic fire, electrical, chemical, and ergonomic handling risks.
Respond promptly to workplace emergencies and administer initial actions.
Support incident investigation and implement sustainable corrective measures.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Foundations of Workplace Health and Safety

Introduction to workplace health and safety concepts and operational value
Employer, supervisor, and employee safety responsibilities and accountability
Structuring health and safety policies and operational safety procedures
Fostering safety culture, open reporting, and active workforce engagement
Analyzing common contributing factors in workplace accidents and injuries
Reflection and Review: Practical application of core safety principles

Day 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Distinguishing between physical hazards and operational risk levels
Categorization of mechanical, electrical, chemical, and physical hazards
Techniques for workplace hazard identification and safety walkthroughs
The five-step risk assessment methodology for routine and non-routine tasks
Evaluating risk severity and likelihood using qualitative risk matrices
Documenting, maintaining, and updating formal risk assessment records
Reflection and Review: Practical hazard identification and risk rating exercise

Day 3: Risk Control and Safe Working Practices

Selecting measures across the hierarchy of risk controls
Drafting standard safe systems of work and permit-to-work protocols
Selection, inspection, and maintenance of personal protective equipment
Manual handling assessment and musculoskeletal injury prevention
Control of slip, trip, and fall hazards in high-traffic work zones
Machinery safeguarding and electrical safety isolation principles
Reflection and Review: Selecting suitable controls for operational risks

Day 4: Occupational Health and Emergency Preparedness

Identifying occupational health risks, dusts, noise, and airborne contaminants
Safe handling, storage, and labelling of hazardous chemical substances
Fire prevention fundamentals, alarm verification, and fire extinguisher use
Emergency action plans, evacuation procedures, and muster coordination
Workplace first aid arrangements and managing medical emergencies
Mitigating operational fatigue, ergonomics concerns, and workplace stress
Reflection and Review: Enhancing occupational health and emergency readiness

Day 5: Incident Management and Safety Improvement

Structured reporting protocols for near misses, property damage, and injuries
Initial response and evidence preservation during incident investigation
Determining immediate, contributing, and underlying root causes
Developing targeted corrective actions and tracking implementation
Planning and conducting routine workplace safety inspections
Establishing indicators to sustain continuous safety performance improvement
Reflection and Review: Developing an actionable workplace safety improvement plan

Practical Exercises

Participants engage in realistic workplace scenarios to reinforce practical competence.

Conduct a simulated facility walkthrough to locate hidden physical hazards.
Complete a risk assessment form utilizing a standard risk evaluation matrix.
Select appropriate control interventions using the hierarchy of risk controls.
Draft an initial incident notification and determine corrective action steps.

Course Toolbox

Hazard identification templates and site inspection checklists
Qualitative risk assessment forms and severity matrices
Standard operating procedure templates for routine tasks
Incident notification and root-cause analysis worksheets
Personal protective equipment assessment guides

FAQ

Are there any prerequisites for this course?

No formal prerequisites are required. The course is suitable for employees, supervisors, and professionals who are new to workplace health and safety or need a structured foundation in occupational safety practices.

How long is the course?

The course is delivered over 5 training days, with approximately 4 to 5 instructional hours per day, depending on organizational requirements and practical activities.

Is the course suitable for non-HSE professionals?

Yes. It is suitable for supervisors, operations personnel, HR professionals, facilities staff, maintenance teams, and other employees with workplace safety responsibilities.

What makes this course different?

This course focuses on the essential principles and practical foundations of workplace health and safety. Advanced programs typically explore more specialized areas such as HSE management systems, advanced incident investigation, operational risk management, auditing, and safety leadership. This program combines essential workplace health and safety knowledge with practical application in a focused 5-day format, emphasizing real workplace hazards, practical risk assessment, effective control measures, incident prevention, emergency preparedness, and continuous safety improvement.

credits: 5 credit per day

Course Mode: full-time

Provider: Agile Leaders Training Center

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Location	Dates	Duration	Mode	Price
Riyadh	Week 40, 2026 4 – 8 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
Istanbul	Week 41, 2026 5 – 9 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€4,500
London	Week 41, 2026 5 – 9 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
Geneva	Week 41, 2026 11 – 15 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€6,200
Al Jubail	Week 41, 2026 11 – 15 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
Baku	Week 43, 2026 19 – 23 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,000
Cairo	Week 44, 2026 26 – 30 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€4,100
Amsterdam	Week 44, 2026 26 – 30 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
Trabzon	Week 44, 2026 1 – 5 November 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€6,800
Abu Dhabi	Week 45, 2026 2 – 6 November 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€4,700
Marbella	Week 45, 2026 8 – 12 November 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
Athens	Week 46, 2026 9 – 13 November 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€6,700
Doha	Week 46, 2026 15 – 19 November 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,500
Singapore	Week 48, 2026 23 – 27 November 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
London	Week 49, 2026 30 November – 4 December 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
Seoul	Week 49, 2026 30 November – 4 December 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€10,000
Johannesburg	Week 49, 2026 6 – 10 December 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€4,500
Porto	Week 50, 2026 7 – 11 December 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
Bali	Week 50, 2026 13 – 17 December 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
Prague	Week 51, 2026 14 – 18 December 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€6,000

Frequently asked questions

What does this course cover?

OverviewOperational environments require practical approaches to safeguard personnel, maintain regulatory alignment, and minimize preventable disruptions. Workplace health and safety foundation training equips professionals with actionable capabilities to identify site-level hazards, evaluate operational risks, and apply structured control measures. Parti…

Are training dates available?

Yes. Available dates and destinations are listed in the course dates section on this page.

How can I register?

Choose an available date on this page and complete the registration form, or send a programme enquiry.

Can I download the course brochure?

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Workplace Health and Safety Foundation Training – 5 Days