🦺 Health and Safety Level One – Course Outline

Course Level: Beginner / Foundation
Target Audience: Employees, new hires, supervisors, contractors
Duration: 4–8 hours (1 day training)
Delivery Mode: Classroom / Virtual / Blended

🎯 Course Objective

To introduce participants to basic workplace health and safety principles, hazard awareness, risk prevention, and personal responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.

📘 Module 1: Introduction to Health and Safety

Topics Covered:

• Definition of Health and Safety
• Importance of workplace safety
• Legal and regulatory framework (general overview)
• Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees
• Safety culture and reporting systems

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• Define workplace health and safety
• Understand basic legal obligations
• Identify their personal responsibilities in maintaining safety

⚠️ Module 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Topics Covered:

• What is a hazard?
• Types of hazards:
  • Physical
  • Chemical
  • Biological
  • Ergonomic
  • Psychological
• Basic risk assessment process
• Hierarchy of controls

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• Identify common workplace hazards
• Conduct a simple risk assessment
• Apply basic control measures

🚑 Module 3: Workplace Accidents and Incident Reporting

Topics Covered:

• Causes of workplace accidents
• Unsafe acts vs unsafe conditions
• Accident prevention strategies
• Reporting procedures
• Importance of documentation

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• Recognize causes of common accidents
• Understand incident reporting processes
• Promote proactive safety communication

🔥 Module 4: Fire Safety and Emergency Procedures

Topics Covered:

• Common causes of workplace fires
• Fire prevention methods
• Types of fire extinguishers
• Emergency evacuation procedures
• Assembly points and drills

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• Identify fire hazards
• Understand emergency response procedures
• Participate effectively in evacuation drills

🧤 Module 5: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Topics Covered:

• Purpose of PPE
• Types of PPE:
  • Helmets
  • Gloves
  • Safety boots
  • Eye protection
  • Respirators
• Proper use and maintenance
• Limitations of PPE

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• Select appropriate PPE
• Use and maintain PPE correctly
• Understand when PPE is required

🏥 Module 6: Basic First Aid Awareness

Topics Covered:

• Basic first aid principles
• Emergency response steps
• Handling minor injuries
• When to call emergency services
• Workplace first aid kits

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• Respond appropriately to minor injuries
• Understand emergency response basics
• Identify location of first aid resources

🧠 Module 7: Workplace Health and Wellbeing

Topics Covered:

• Ergonomics basics
• Stress management
• Manual handling awareness
• Preventing workplace fatigue
• Maintaining physical and mental wellbeing

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• Apply safe lifting techniques
• Identify stress factors
• Promote a healthier work environment

📝 Assessment & Certification

Assessment Methods:

• 20–30 multiple choice questions
• Hazard identification exercise
• Scenario-based case studies
• Practical demonstration (if applicable)

Certification:

Participants who pass the assessment receive:
Health and Safety Level One Certificate