Workplace Safety and Health
About This Course
Workplace health is vital for public well-being, especially in Singapore, where 70% of residents are working. This course provides an overview of Workplace Safety and Health (WSH), focusing on risk control and preventing work-related illnesses and accidents. Students evaluate strategies for promoting workplace safety, ensuring compliance with legislation. They develop skills to assess hazards, implement controls, and understand legal requirements, preparing for real-world WSH challenges. The course culminates in a workplace assessment and presentation, allowing practical application of these principles. By fostering a critical understanding of WSH, the course enhances awareness of health and safety hazards in future careers, contributing to a culture of proactive risk management and safer workplaces overall.
What You'll Learn
1. Apply the fundamentals approaches and principles of WSH in order to conduct workplace occupational safety and health assessment.
2. Explain the relevant legislation pertaining to WSH to interested parties and employers.
3. Explain the importance of workplace health promotion and how it will benefit the employers and employees
4. Apply and integrate concepts learnt in this course to conduct a workplace safety and health assessment.
Entry Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree
• Relevant public health related work experience
• Candidates with other qualifications and experience may be considered on a case by case basis, subject to approval