International Occupational Safety and Health. General Section

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

45h

PRESENTATION

In a globalized world, occupational risk prevention is essential to protecting workers' health and safety. The International Occupational Safety and Health Course: General Section offers you the opportunity to gain an international perspective on the fundamentals 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 construction projects, buildings, and railroads. In this course, you will develop behavioral strategies to improve workplace safety, while understanding the human dimension of accident prevention. In addition, you will learn about the benefits of implementing occupational safety and health management systems, exploring current international models and evaluating the effectiveness of standards such as OHSAS 18001. Participating in this course will position you as an expert in a constantly growing sector, preparing you to tackle the labor market challenges international.

Objectives

  • Understand the fundamental concepts of the occupational safety and health (OSH) from an international perspective.

  • Recognize and assess occupational risks specific to various sectors of the construction industry.

  • Implement strategies awareness-raising and management for the safety and occupational health.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION. OCCUPATIONAL RISK PREVENTION FROM AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE Introduction Occupational risk prevention: basic concepts Occupational risk prevention from an international perspective TEACHING UNIT 2. RISK PREVENTION. BASIC LEVEL General Risks Highways Tunnels and Underground Construction Building Construction Railroads TEACHING UNIT 3. AWARENESS. BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS Introduction Background Strategies to Develop The Human Dimension of Workplace Accident Prevention TEACHING UNIT 4. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Introduction to Management Systems Benefits of Implementing an Occupational Safety and Health Management System Current International Models in Occupational Safety and Health Management Origins of the Main Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems Effectiveness of OHSAS 18001: Results of Its Practical Application in the Construction Sector
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