Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing

Elevating Workplace Safety: A Comprehensive Approach to Occupational Health and Safety Training

This course provides a comprehensive overview of successful Occupational Health and Safety Management in the workplace. It covers key elements, procedures, and activities involved in promoting a safe and healthy working environment.

The course explores the benefits of professional Occupational Health and Safety Management for individuals and organisations. It delves into various workplace health models, including the fundamental criteria of the World Health Organisation model.

Additionally, the course emphasizes the importance of conducting a Health Needs Assessment and how it contributes to the development of an effective Health Management Strategy. Practical aspects such as hazards, risks, controls, and ‘Safe Systems of Work’ are thoroughly examined, along with the role of health risk assessments.

In terms of workplace well-being, the course provides insights into promoting healthy lifestyles and positive mental health. It also offers guidance on managing absences from work, including authorised and unauthorised absences. Creating an official Attendance Policy, facilitating the return-to-work process, and effectively addressing absenteeism are covered in detail.

Lastly, the course discusses the necessary steps to cultivate a strong health and well-being culture within an organisation. This includes fostering leadership, effective communication, work-life balance, and embracing change.

Overall, this course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to implement and maintain a successful Occupational Health and Safety Management program in their workplaces.

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