Advanced Diploma in Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Management

Unit 1: Management for Occupational Health and Safety

This unit provides a comprehensive overview of essential health and safety management practices. It covers the fundamentals of occupational health and safety, including core safety management principles and the application of organizational and behavior-based safety strategies. Key topics include:

• Fundamentals of Health and Safety: Understanding the basic principles and importance of maintaining safety standards.
• Safety Management Principles: Frameworks and methodologies for effective safety management.
• Organisational and Behaviour Based Safety: Strategies to foster a safety culture within organizations.
• Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to ensure a safe working environment.
• Performance Measurements and Review: Techniques for evaluating safety performance and implementing improvements.
• Unit 2: Workplace Health and Safety
• This unit provides an in-depth exploration of various aspects of workplace health and safety, focusing on maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. It includes:
• Work Environment and Welfare Requirements: Ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, including facilities and welfare provisions.
• Work Equipment: Safe use and maintenance of work equipment to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Electrical: Managing electrical hazards and ensuring electrical safety in the workplace.
• Fire: Implementing fire safety measures and emergency procedures to protect employees from fire risks.
• Noise: Identifying, assessing, and controlling noise hazards to protect hearing and overall health.
• Vibration: Managing vibration risks and their potential impact on health.
• Radiation: Safety practices for working with or around radiation sources to minimize exposure.
• Workplace Transport: Ensuring the safe operation and management of workplace transport systems and vehicles.
• Dealing with Violence and Aggression at Work: Strategies for preventing and managing violence and aggression in the workplace.
• Ergonomics, Health, and Safety: Applying ergonomic principles to improve health and safety by designing tasks and workspaces that fit employees’ needs.
• Hazardous Substances: Safe handling and management of hazardous substances to prevent exposure and health risks.
• Biological Agents: Managing risks associated with biological agents and implementing protective measures.
• Unit 3: Environmental Safety
• Key Environmental Cycles and the Effects of Human Activity: Understanding natural cycles (e.g., carbon, water) and how human actions affect these processes.
• Environmental Leadership: Developing skills for leading environmental initiatives and promoting sustainable practices.
• Environmental Management Systems and Emergency Planning: Frameworks for managing environmental impacts and planning for environmental emergencies.
• Environmental Risk Evaluation and Control: Techniques for assessing and controlling environmental risks.
• Environmental Performance Evaluation: Methods for evaluating and improving environmental performance.
• Sustainability in Modern Business: Strategies for integrating sustainability into business practices.
• Waste Management: Approaches for managing and reducing waste effectively.
• Managing Emissions to the Atmosphere: Techniques for controlling and reducing atmospheric emissions.
• Managing Emissions to the Water Environment: Practices for managing and mitigating waterborne emissions.
• Control of Environmental Noise: Methods for managing and controlling noise pollution.
• Hazardous Substances and Contaminated Land: Safety measures for handling hazardous substances and managing contaminated land.
• Energy Use: Strategies for efficient energy use and conservation.
• Enforcement of Environmental Legislations: Understanding and applying environmental laws and regulations.
• Pollution Prevention and Control: Approaches for preventing and controlling various forms of pollution.
• Multilateral Treaties: Overview of international treaties and agreements related to environmental protection.