Online Class: Workplace Safety

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Course Description
The Comprehensive Guide to Workplace Safety, Health, and Inspection
In today's fast-paced corporate world, ensuring the well-being and safety of employees is paramount. It not only boosts morale but also enhances productivity, reduces costs, and, most importantly, saves lives. This comprehensive course dives deep into the multifaceted domain of workplace safety, health, and routine inspection, equipping you with a robust understanding and actionable strategies to foster a safer and healthier work environment.
Course Overview:
Workplace safety isn't just about avoiding physical injuries; it encapsulates a broad spectrum that includes mental well-being, health initiatives, dealing with workplace violence, and maintaining drug-free surroundings. Understanding potential hazards, implementing preventive measures, and actively involving employees through safety committees are just a few of the critical components covered in this course. To supplement your learning, we've infused the course with practical tools, checklists, and real-world examples, ensuring that once you complete the curriculum, you're not just informed but also empowered to make tangible changes in your workplace.
Course Breakdown:
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Lesson 1 - An Introduction to Workplace Safety, Health, and Inspection: Dive into the foundational principles underlying workplace safety, its significance, and the overarching impact on businesses.
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Lesson 2 - Office Safety: From ergonomics to electrical safety, explore measures to mitigate risks in an office environment.
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Lesson 3 - Workplace Hazards: Identify potential dangers across various workplaces, ranging from factories to construction sites, and strategies to manage them.
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Lesson 4 - Other Workplace Safety Issues: Discuss safety aspects beyond common hazards, like fire safety, building security, and more.
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Lesson 5 - Workplace Health: Delve into the importance of health checks, employee well-being programs, and disease prevention strategies.
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Lesson 6 - Preventative Measures: Proactive steps to preempt potential threats, including training programs, regular equipment checks, and safety drills.
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Lesson 7 - Outdoor Workplace Safety: Understand the unique challenges posed by outdoor work environments and ways to ensure employee safety.
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Lesson 8 - Company Vehicle Safety: A focus on maintaining and ensuring safety in company-owned vehicles, considering factors like regular maintenance, safe driving practices, and emergency protocols.
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Lesson 9 - Mental Health in the Workplace: With rising awareness of mental health, this lesson concentrates on recognizing signs of mental distress, providing support, and creating an inclusive environment.
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Lesson 10 - Corporate Health and Wellness Initiatives: Learn about the strategies companies adopt to ensure the holistic well-being of their employees, from fitness programs to nutritional guidance.
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Lesson 11 - Routine Inspection Practices: Understand the methodology behind regular safety inspections, ensuring compliance and early detection of potential risks.
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Lesson 12 - Accident Reporting and Investigation: Unpack the procedures post an accident, from reporting mechanisms to in-depth investigations to prevent future occurrences.
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Lesson 13 - Creating a Workplace Safety Committee: Learn how to form, operate, and maintain an effective committee dedicated to improving and maintaining workplace safety.
By the end of this course, you'll not only have a comprehensive grasp of workplace safety and health but also be equipped with actionable strategies and tools to make a tangible difference. We're excited to guide you through this pivotal journey toward creating safer, healthier, and more productive workplaces. Join us and enhance your expertise in this critical domain!
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1. Workplace Safety: Past, Present, Future
Workplace safety is crucial for both physical and mental health, evolving from a history of neglect to a sophisticated framework with the help of legislative measures like the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Current strategies focus on reducing injuries through tailored safety programs and proactive inspection techniques.Lesson 2. The Underestimated Importance of Office Ergonomics
Office safety, encompassing ergonomic design and mental wellness initiatives, is critical to protecting the vast number of people working in office environments today. Proactive measures in these areas lead to increased productivity and a healthier, more rewarding workspace.Lesson 3. Surviving and Thriving in Challenging Work Environments
Hazard communication and understanding hazardous materials are crucial for employee safety, requiring clear labeling, safety data sheets, and training so employees can manage risks effectively. Emergency preparedness through structured action plans for events like natural disasters ensures that employees can respond efficiently, preserving safety and operations.Lesson 4. Fatigue: The Hidden Cost of Productivity
Fatigue is a pervasive issue exacerbating workplace accidents and decreasing productivity, costing billions annually. To counteract this, businesses should encourage professional evaluations, utilize sleep tracking technology, and integrate wellness strategies into daily routines.Lesson 5. Creating a Healthier Workplace Environment: Strategies for Success
To maintain a safe and productive workplace, addressing health-related issues is crucial as they annually cost organizations billions due to reduced productivity and increased healthcare expenses. Implementing measures to improve workplace health can foster a more vibrant and efficient workforce, considering factors like contagious diseases and environmental discomforts like fragrances.Lesson 6. Fostering a Culture of Safety: Strategies and Benefits
Pre-emptive safety strategies not only prevent injuries but also boost efficiency and reduce costs in the workplace. By weaving safety into daily practices, businesses can create an environment where employees thrive both physically and mentally.Lesson 7. Balancing Act: Outdoor Work and Mother Nature
Heat stress poses significant risks to outdoor workers, necessitating preventive measures like hydration, protective clothing, and technological innovations. Employers and employees can utilize resources from the CDC to mitigate these dangers, ensuring a safer work environment despite scorching temperatures.Lesson 8. Building a Culture of Safety: Defensive Driving and Workplace Practices
Driving a company vehicle involves distinct challenges and necessitates strategic safety measures, as unexpected factors like road conditions and other drivers pose inherent risks. Implementing comprehensive safety programs and fostering a culture of safety are essential to reduce the alarming statistics of occupational vehicular incidents.Lesson 9. Stress Management and Employee Morale: Keys to a Successful Workplace
Empowering employees through mindfulness initiatives and open communication enhances both mental and professional well-being. Recognition, inclusive decision-making, and recreational activities boost morale and reduce stress.Lesson 10. Thriving Employees, Thriving Business: Corporate Health Initiatives
Corporate wellness programs encompass a holistic approach by providing mental health support, stress management workshops, and fitness challenges to promote a balanced lifestyle among employees. These programs effectively reduce absenteeism and improve morale, leading to a healthier and more engaged workforce.Lesson 11. Routine Inspections: Key to a Secure Workplace
The safety inspection process extends across various domains, from shipping areas to building maintenance, crucially identifying hazards like overstocking and infrastructure deficiencies. These assessments mitigate risks, fostering operational safety and improving workplace conditions.Lesson 12. Comprehensive Guide to Accident Reporting Protocols and Investigations
Thorough accident scene reviews are essential for capturing factual narratives of incidents and devising preventive measures. By preserving evidence and gathering detailed accounts, organizations ensure continuous improvement in safety practices and protect all stakeholders effectively.Lesson 13. Building a Safety-First Culture: Establishing Your Workplace Safety Committee
Workplace safety committees are crucial in fostering a proactive safety culture by combining diverse perspectives from management and employees to identify potential hazards and develop preventive measures. This collaboration leads to reduced incidents, increased productivity, and a positive organizational reputation, further enhanced by digital technology integration.
Learning Outcomes
- Define the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in mitigating workplace hazards.
- Identify at least three preventive strategies to reduce common workplace injuries and illnesses in various environments.
- Demonstrate methods for improving indoor air quality and minimizing chemical exposure risks in an office setting.
- Define strategies for enhancing ergonomic workstations and reducing strain-related injuries in office environments.
- Analyze the impact of workplace demographic shifts, specifically the increase of women in the workforce, on workplace safety practices and necessary adjustments to address unique health concerns.
- Define common workplace hazards and demonstrate effective strategies for mitigation, focusing on electrical and chemical hazards using Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as resources.
- Define fatigue and identify its primary causes in the workplace, distinguishing it from simple drowsiness to understand its impact on productivity and safety.
- Recognize the symptoms of computer eye strain and apply the 20-20-20 rule to alleviate discomfort during prolonged screen time.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify and explain workplace health risks, including fragrance exposure and bloodborne pathogens, and propose corresponding preventive measures.
- Develop and apply strategies to improve workplace health, emphasizing hygiene, flexible work arrangements, and mental and physical well-being programs, measured by workplace health KPIs.
- Apply specific fall prevention strategies, such as maintaining clutter-free workspaces and proper ladder usage, to minimize the risk of workplace injuries and enhance safety compliance.
- Identify the key factors contributing to a proactive safety culture and evaluate their impact on workplace productivity and employee well-being.
- Define the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and outline immediate actions to prevent them effectively.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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Student Testimonials
- "I loved it, easy to follow, well explained, the topics, color and title helps a lot, in my opinion it could not be any better." -- Silmara P.
- "This course was very helpful and provided the right awareness to my work environment as well as helpful tools to move forward. I feel I will be a better employee and will be able to apply what I learned today." -- Juan J.
- "Great Course, Thank you for offering it." -- Sm S.
- "The instructor was great!" -- Joann B.
- "The entire course was very helpful. In completing this course, I have reviewed safety areas at work...I will be taking more classes. In fact I have signed up for two more already." -- Mary A.
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