ELEV-HD 013: Safety In The Workplace

ELEV-HD 013: Safety In The Workplace

Course Number: ELEV-HD 013

Duration: One day

Course Description:

Workplace safety is a shared responsibility across every level of an organization. While companies are legally required to meet specific safety standards, many go beyond minimum requirements to create safer, healthier work environments. Safety policies, procedures, and standards are only effective when they are clearly defined, consistently followed, and actively supported by both management and employees.

The Safety In The Workplace course reviews common workplace hazards, safety responsibilities, and prevention strategies. Learners will explore how to identify and anticipate risks, understand legal obligations, and develop effective safety plans. By strengthening safety awareness and planning, organizations can reduce injuries, protect employees, and foster a culture of accountability and prevention.

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Define workplace safety and explain its importance
• Describe legal responsibilities related to maintaining a safe work environment
• Identify workplace hazards and contribute to a safety plan
• Explain the role of management in promoting and enforcing safety standards
• Develop training procedures that support workplace safety
• Apply steps to implement and sustain a safety plan

Course Modules:

Module One: An Overview

• Workplace safety and health legislation
• Roles and duties
• Safety planning

Module Two: Types of Hazards

• Computer workstations
• Ergonomics
• Fire prevention
• Fitness and wellness
• Heat stress
• Stress
• Workplace violence

Module Three: The Manager’s Role

• Promoting and enforcing safety standards
• Elements of a health and safety program
• Managerial responsibilities
• Corporate culture

Module Four: Training

• Reasons for training
• Training definitions
• Orientation programs
• On-the-job training
• Safety training
• Planning and conducting training sessions

Module Five: Stress Management

• Altering stressors
• Avoiding stressors
• Accepting stress
• Relaxation techniques
• Using routines to reduce stress

Module Six: Workplace Violence

• Defining workplace violence
• Identifying risks
• Addressing incidents
• Implementing a workplace harassment policy

Module Seven: Identifying Company Hazards

• Conducting inspections
• Prioritizing deficiencies
• Reporting and following up

Module Eight: Drug and Alcohol Abuse

• Considerations for employees
• Considerations for managers and supervisors
• When to address concerns
• Implementing a no-tolerance policy

Module Nine: Writing the Safety Plan

• Management involvement
• Assigning responsibility
• Employee involvement
• Accident investigation follow-through
• Employee training

Module Ten: Implementing the Plan

• Selecting employee representatives
• Identifying roles
• Assigning responsibilities
• Ensuring follow-through

Create a safer and more proactive workplace. Safety In The Workplace supports organizations in identifying hazards, strengthening compliance, and building effective safety programs that protect employees and promote long-term well-being. Join the course and take meaningful steps toward a safer work environment.