In a globalised world, occupational risk prevention is essential to protect workers’ health and safety. The International Occupational Health and Safety Course. General Section offers you the opportunity to gain an international perspective on the basic concepts of risk prevention. With the boom in construction and infrastructure, there is a growing demand for trained professionals who understand the general risks in roads, tunnels, underground works, buildings and railways. On this course, you will develop behavioural strategies to improve workplace safety, whilst understanding the human aspect of accident prevention. You will also learn about the benefits of implementing occupational health and safety management systems, exploring current international models and assessing the effectiveness of standards such as OHSAS 18001. Taking part in this course will establish you as an expert in a constantly growing sector, preparing you to tackle the labour market challenges international.
International Occupational Health and Safety. General Section
Construction Management and Regulations
45 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Understand the fundamental concepts of the occupational health and safety (OHS) from an international perspective.
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To recognise and assess occupational risks specific to various sectors of the construction industry.
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Implement strategies awareness-raising and management for the safety and health at work.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION. OCCUPATIONAL RISK PREVENTION FROM AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Introduction
Occupational health and safety: basic concepts
Occupational Health and Safety from an international perspective
TEACHING UNIT 2. RISK PREVENTION. BASIC LEVEL
General risks
Roads
Tunnels and underground works
Building
Railways
TEACHING UNIT 3. AWARENESS. BEHAVIOURAL ASPECTS
Introduction
Background
Strategies to be developed
The human dimension of workplace accident prevention
TEACHING UNIT 4. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Introduction to management systems
Benefits of implementing an occupational health and safety management system
Current international models for occupational health and safety management
Origins of the main occupational health and safety management systems
The effectiveness of OHSAS 18001: results of its practical implementation in the construction sector
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