Course Title:

Occupational Health Management & Workplace Health Protection

Course Overview:

This comprehensive Occupational Health course provides participants with knowledge and practical understanding of workplace health hazards, prevention strategies, occupational disease control, employee health management, and regulatory compliance. The course combines fundamental and advanced concepts into one complete training program suitable for HSE professionals, supervisors, managers, safety officers, occupational health personnel, and workplace representatives.

Module 1: Introduction to Occupational Health

1.1 Understanding Occupational Health

• Definition and scope of occupational health
• Difference between occupational health and occupational safety
• Importance of workplace health protection
• Role of occupational health in organizations
• Objectives of occupational health programs

1.2 Occupational Health Responsibilities

• Employer responsibilities
• Employee responsibilities
• Role of occupational health professionals
• Role of HSE departments
• Workplace health culture development

Module 2: Occupational Health Management Systems

2.1 Occupational Health Management Framework

• Occupational health policies
• Health objectives and targets
• Planning and implementation
• Monitoring and continual improvement

2.2 Occupational Health Programs

• Workplace health assessment programs
• Employee health surveillance
• Medical monitoring systems
• Health promotion programs
• Occupational health records management

Module 3: Workplace Health Hazards Identification

3.1 Physical Health Hazards

• Noise exposure
• Vibration hazards
• Heat and cold stress
• Radiation exposure
• Lighting and ergonomic conditions
• Pressure-related hazards

3.2 Chemical Health Hazards

• Hazardous chemicals exposure
• Toxic substances
• Solvents and gases
• Dust and fumes
• Chemical exposure routes
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) interpretation

3.3 Biological Health Hazards

• Bacteria and viruses
• Biological agents
• Infection risks
• Workplace contamination control
• Biohazard prevention

3.4 Ergonomic Hazards

• Manual handling risks
• Repetitive motion injuries
• Poor workstation design
• Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
• Ergonomic assessment techniques

3.5 Psychosocial Hazards

• Workplace stress
• Fatigue management
• Workplace violence
• Bullying and harassment risks
• Mental health awareness

Module 4: Occupational Health Risk Assessment

4.1 Health Risk Assessment Process

• Hazard identification
• Exposure assessment
• Risk evaluation
• Control implementation
• Monitoring effectiveness

4.2 Exposure Assessment Methods

• Workplace inspections
• Employee interviews
• Environmental monitoring
• Sampling techniques
• Health data analysis

4.3 Risk Control Strategies

• Elimination
• Substitution
• Engineering controls
• Administrative controls
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Module 5: Occupational Diseases and Prevention

5.1 Understanding Occupational Diseases

• Definition and classification
• Causes and contributing factors
• Early detection and prevention

5.2 Common Occupational Diseases

• Occupational asthma
• Skin diseases and dermatitis
• Hearing loss
• Respiratory diseases
• Musculoskeletal disorders
• Chemical-related illnesses
• Heat-related illnesses

5.3 Disease Prevention Programs

• Exposure control plans
• Medical surveillance
• Workplace improvements
• Employee awareness programs

Module 6: Occupational Health Surveillance

6.1 Health Surveillance Systems

• Purpose of medical surveillance
• Employee health monitoring
• Fitness-for-work assessments
• Confidential medical records

6.2 Medical Examinations

• Pre-employment medical assessment
• Periodic health examinations
• Return-to-work evaluations
• Exit medical assessments

6.3 Health Monitoring Programs

• Hearing conservation programs
• Respiratory protection medical evaluation
• Vision testing
• Chemical exposure monitoring

Module 7: Industrial Hygiene Principles

7.1 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene

• Role of industrial hygiene in occupational health
• Anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards

7.2 Workplace Exposure Monitoring

• Air monitoring
• Noise measurement
• Chemical sampling
• Radiation monitoring
• Environmental testing

7.3 Control Measures

• Ventilation systems
• Isolation methods
• Workplace design improvements
• Safe work practices

Module 8: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Management

8.1 PPE Selection

• Types of workplace PPE
• Hazard-based PPE selection
• Compatibility considerations

8.2 PPE Programs

• PPE inspection
• Maintenance and storage
• Employee training
• PPE effectiveness evaluation

Module 9: Occupational Health Emergency Management

9.1 Workplace Health Emergencies

• Medical emergencies
• Chemical exposure incidents
• Biological exposure events
• Heat illness emergencies
• Radiation exposure incidents

9.2 Emergency Response Procedures

• Emergency planning
• First response actions
• Incident communication
• Medical response coordination

Module 10: Workplace Hygiene and Welfare

10.1 Workplace Hygiene Management

• Personal hygiene practices
• Workplace cleanliness
• Sanitation requirements
• Food and drinking water safety

10.2 Employee Welfare Facilities

• Rest areas
• Workplace accommodation standards
• Welfare requirements
• Occupational health support facilities

Module 11: Occupational Health Regulations and Standards

11.1 International Standards

• Occupational health principles
• International Labour Organization (ILO) guidelines
• World Health Organization (WHO) workplace health concepts

11.2 Management Standards

• Occupational health and safety management systems
• ISO 45001 awareness
• Compliance monitoring
• Legal responsibilities

Module 12: Incident Reporting and Investigation

12.1 Occupational Health Incident Management

• Health-related incident reporting
• Exposure incident documentation
• Near-miss reporting

12.2 Investigation Process

• Root cause analysis
• Corrective actions
• Preventive measures
• Lessons learned

Module 13: Workplace Health Promotion

13.1 Employee Wellness Programs

• Healthy lifestyle promotion
• Fitness and wellbeing initiatives
• Chronic disease awareness

13.2 Health Awareness Campaigns

• Smoking prevention
• Nutrition awareness
• Stress management
• Fatigue reduction

Module 14: Occupational Health Documentation

14.1 Required Records

• Health surveillance records
• Exposure records
• Medical reports
• Training records

14.2 Documentation Control

• Confidentiality requirements
• Data protection
• Record retention
• Audit preparation

Module 15: Occupational Health Auditing and Improvement

15.1 Occupational Health Audits

• Audit planning
• Workplace inspections
• Compliance evaluation

15.2 Continuous Improvement

• Performance indicators
• Corrective action tracking
• Management review
• Improving workplace health culture

Course Assessment:

• Online knowledge assessment
• Module quizzes
• Final examination
• Certificate of completion

Target Participants:

• HSE Officers
• Safety Supervisors
• Occupational Health Personnel
• HR Professionals
• Facility Managers
• Engineers
• Supervisors
• Workplace Representatives

Course Duration:

Recommended Online Duration: 20–30 Hours

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Identify occupational health hazards in workplaces
• Conduct workplace health risk assessments
• Understand occupational disease prevention methods
• Develop occupational health programs
• Implement health surveillance systems
• Apply workplace hygiene and exposure control measures
• Support compliance with occupational health regulations
• Improve employee health and workplace wellbeing

Delivery Method:

100% Online Self-Paced Training (No physical sessions required)