Workplace Health and Safety Foundation Training – 5 Days

Build practical skills to prevent hazards, protect teams, and foster a strong safety culture on every shift

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Workplace Health and Safety Foundation Training – 5 Days

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Course Overview

The Workplace Health and Safety Foundation Training is a comprehensive 5-day program designed to provide participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to maintain a safe and healthy working environment.

The course introduces the fundamental principles of workplace health and safety, including hazard identification, risk assessment, legal and organizational responsibilities, safe working practices, and effective risk control measures. Participants will learn how to recognize common workplace hazards, evaluate levels of risk, and apply suitable preventive and corrective actions.

The program also covers key areas such as manual handling, machinery and electrical safety, hazardous substances, occupational health risks, fire prevention, emergency preparedness, first aid awareness, and incident reporting and investigation.

Through practical exercises, workplace scenarios, case discussions, and risk assessment activities, participants will develop the confidence to apply health and safety principles within different organizational environments.

By the end of the course, participants will be better prepared to contribute to safer working practices, reduce workplace incidents, and support a proactive health and safety culture within their organizations.

Target Audience

Safety Officers and Safety Coordinators
Supervisors and Team Leaders
Operations Personnel
Facilities Management Personnel
Maintenance and Technical Staff
HR Professionals
Employees with Workplace Safety Responsibilities
Individuals New to Occupational Health and Safety

Targeted Organizational Departments

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
Operations
Facilities Management
Human Resources
Engineering and Maintenance
Quality and Compliance
Logistics and Transport
Security and Emergency Management

Targeted Industries

Oil and Gas
Energy and Utilities
Manufacturing
Construction
Logistics and Transportation
Healthcare
Government and Public Sector
Hospitality and Services
Education
Corporate and Office Environments

Course Outcomes

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

Explain the fundamental principles of workplace health and safety.
Recognize common workplace hazards and unsafe conditions.
Conduct basic workplace risk assessments.
Evaluate risk likelihood and severity.
Apply the hierarchy of controls to workplace hazards.
Follow safe systems of work and safety procedures.
Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Understand basic fire, electrical, chemical, and equipment safety requirements.
Respond appropriately to workplace incidents and emergencies.
Support continuous improvement in workplace health and safety performance.

Training Methodology

The course combines instructor-led learning with practical application and active participant involvement. Training methods include:

Interactive presentations
Group discussions
Workplace safety scenarios
Practical hazard identification exercises
Risk assessment activities
Case studies
Incident analysis exercises
Emergency response scenarios
Safety inspection exercises
Reflection and review sessions

Course Toolbox

Participants will work with practical tools including:

Hazard identification templates
Risk assessment forms
Risk matrices
Workplace safety checklists
Incident reporting templates
Safety inspection checklists
Corrective action templates
Practical workplace scenarios and case studies

Course Agenda

Day 1: Foundations of Workplace Health and Safety

Topic 1: Introduction to Workplace Health and Safety
Topic 2: Importance of Effective Health and Safety Management
Topic 3: Employer and Employee Safety Responsibilities
Topic 4: Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
Topic 5: Safety Culture and Employee Participation
Topic 6: Common Causes of Workplace Accidents and Injuries
Reflection & Review: Applying Fundamental Health and Safety Principles

Day 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Topic 1: Understanding Hazards and Risks
Topic 2: Types of Workplace Hazards
Topic 3: Workplace Hazard Identification Techniques
Topic 4: The Risk Assessment Process
Topic 5: Evaluating Risk Likelihood and Severity
Topic 6: Recording, Reviewing, and Updating Risk Assessments
Reflection & Review: Practical Hazard Identification and Risk Evaluation

Day 3: Risk Control and Safe Working Practices

Topic 1: The Hierarchy of Risk Controls
Topic 2: Safe Systems of Work and Safety Procedures
Topic 3: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Topic 4: Manual Handling and Ergonomic Safety
Topic 5: Prevention of Slips, Trips, and Falls
Topic 6: Machinery, Equipment, and Electrical Safety
Reflection & Review: Selecting Effective Controls for Workplace Risks

Day 4: Occupational Health and Emergency Preparedness

Topic 1: Occupational Health Hazards
Topic 2: Chemical and Hazardous Substance Safety
Topic 3: Fire Prevention and Fire Safety
Topic 4: Emergency Preparedness and Response
Topic 5: First Aid and Workplace Medical Emergencies
Topic 6: Workplace Stress, Fatigue, and Wellbeing
Reflection & Review: Strengthening Occupational Health and Emergency Readiness

Day 5: Incident Management and Safety Improvement

Topic 1: Accident, Incident, and Near-Miss Reporting
Topic 2: Fundamentals of Incident Investigation
Topic 3: Identifying Immediate, Underlying, and Root Causes
Topic 4: Corrective and Preventive Actions
Topic 5: Workplace Safety Inspections and Monitoring
Topic 6: Continuous Improvement in Health and Safety Performance
Reflection & Review: Developing Practical Actions for Workplace Safety Improvement

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 4–5 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. It emphasizes 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