Effective Workplace Safety & Health Committee
About This Course
The 2-day course is designed to equip safety and health committee members, supervisors, and employee representatives with practical knowledge and skills to lead, participate in, and sustain an effective workplace safety and health program. It combines legal foundations with basic OSH Act Amendment 2022 and its Regulations, risk management, communication, and collaborative problem-solving to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants should be able to:
Understand the roles and responsibilities of safety and health committees and members.
Identify applicable occupational safety and health laws, standards, and regulatory expectations.
Conduct effective hazard identification, risk assessment, and control selection.
Develop and implement practical safety programs, policies, and procedures.
Facilitate productive meetings, maintain recordkeeping, and monitor progress.
Promote a culture of safety through communication, training, and incident reporting.
Investigate incidents and near-misses using structured methods and root-cause analysis.
Measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
Benefits of Completing the Course
Enhanced ability to identify and control workplace hazards
Improved incident investigation quality and corrective action effectiveness
Stronger safety culture and worker engagement
Compliance with regulatory expectations and better organizational risk management
Clear performance metrics to drive ongoing safety improvements
Delivery Formats
In-person workshop with hands-on activities
Hybrid options combining live sessions and online modules
Participant materials: course handbook, checklists, sample templates, and case studies
Assessment and Certification
Participation in workshops and exercises
Short quizzes or knowledge checks
Final action plan submission demonstrating applied learning
Certification of completion upon meeting course requirements
