Basic Occupational Safety and Health

Overview

This course introduces the fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), focusing on workplace laws, standards, and programs that ensure a safe and healthy environment. It equips learners with the skills to identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement effective safety measures. The course also covers emergency preparedness and response, employees’ compensation protocols, and the roles of OSH personnel. Finally, it develops trainers’ capacity to communicate OHS concepts, deliver mandatory safety seminars, and foster a culture of safety through continuous training and engagement.

Basic Occupational Health and Safety 1 offers a practical guide to building a safe and healthy workplace in line with Philippine laws and standards. Beginning with the foundations of OSH principles and mandatory programs, the course explores accident causation, unsafe acts and conditions, hazard identification, and risk assessment through HIRAC techniques. Learners will gain clarity on safety programs covering housekeeping, fire, machine, electrical, and chemical safety, as well as emergency preparedness, response protocols, and the Employees’ Compensation Program. By the end, participants will be ready to apply OSH principles, conduct risk assessments, implement safety measures, and contribute to a culture of compliance and worker protection.

Key Highlights

Clear introduction to OSH principles, Philippine laws, and global context.
Step-by-step guidance on hazard identification, risk assessment (HIRAC), and control measures.
Practical walkthrough of essential safety programs, including housekeeping, fire, machine, electrical, and chemical safety.
Exploration of workplace emergency preparedness, employee compensation protocols, and the role of OSH trainers in fostering a culture of safety.

Learning Objectives

Clear introduction to OSH principles, Philippine laws, and global context.
Step-by-step guidance on hazard identification, risk assessment (HIRAC), and control measures.
Practical walkthrough of essential safety programs, including housekeeping, fire, machine, electrical, and chemical safety.
Exploration of workplace emergency preparedness, employee compensation protocols, and the role of OSH trainers in fostering a culture of safety.

Who is it for?

Employees and workers across industries
Supervisors, managers, and team leaders
Safety officers and OSH committee members
Human resource and compliance officers
Contractors, subcontractors, and site personnel in high-risk activities
Trainers, educators, and practitioners pursuing careers in occupational safety and health

Course Outline

Module-1

Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health

Importance of OSH
Mandatory OSH Program
Accident Causation and Prevention
Unsafe and Unhealthy Acts and Conditions
Overview of OSH Standards and Laws in the Philippines
Reportorial Requirements
Penalties for violations

Module-2

Safety Programs: Essential Rules and Measure

Workplace good housekeeping (5S System)
Safety on Material Handling and Storage
Fire Safety
Machine Safety
Electrical Safety
Chemical Safety
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
DOLE Department Order No. 136-14

Module-3

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Basic Concepts of Hazards and Risks
Types of Hazards
Methods for identifying Hazards
Hazards Identification, Risk Assessment and Control (HIRAC)
Risk assessment techniques

Module-4

Workplace Emergency Preparedness

Roles of OSH personnel and other persons during emergencies
Responses during emergencies
Conduct of emergency drills
Main functions of Employees’ Compensation Commission
Purpose of ECP and employees covered of benefits
Compensable diseases

Module-5

Communicating OSH Training of Trainers on OSH

Roles of OSH trainers
Basic skills of trainers
Presentation materials and delivery techniques
Mandatory OSH training for workers