Training Programme in the Essentials in Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH)
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Training Programme in the Essentials in Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH)
The Essentials in Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) is an online training program designed to foster a safe and healthy work environment across various organizations. This comprehensive course covers a wide range of essential topics, including the fundamentals of occupational safety and health, risk assessment, and accident prevention. Participants will learn about emergency responses, the proper use of personal protective equipment, and the importance of safety signage. Additionally, the course addresses specific workplace risks such as fire, electricity, hazardous substances, and ergonomics. It also covers critical areas like managing health crises, including COVID-19, and ensuring a safe workplace for young workers.
Who attends this course?
The EOSH programme is designed to be easily used by Employers’ and Business Member Organizations (EBMOs) for setting up new innovative training services on OSH for their members and to attract new ones.
The ITCILO can adapt the EOSH training programme to train other entities and organisations, according to their needs, including companies, ministries, other institutions and ILO constituents.
What topics will the course cover?
- Introduction to safety and health at work
- Management of prevention
- Risk assessment
- Accidents Prevention and Reporting
- Motivating Workers: Leadership & supervision
- Work permits
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Safety and Health signalization
- Emergency responses
- Internal emergency plan
- Ergonomics
- Hazardous substances
- Special works
- Health and safety committees
- Fire and explosions
- Confined spaces
- Tools, machines and appliance
- Hoist, lift and bear
- Trip, slip and fall
- Work at height
- Electricity
- Radiation
- Asbestos
- Noise and vibrations
- Drugs and alcohol awareness
- Harassment and violence at work
- Muscle skeletal disorders
- Safe and Healthy Workplaces for Young Workers
- Managing health crises and COVID-19
What you will learn
- Key principles of OSH, including risk assessment and prevention strategies.
- How to implement safety measures, including the use of PPE and safety protocols.
- Leadership and supervisory skills for motivating workers to maintain a safe environment.
- How to handle specific risks such as hazardous substances, noise, and work at height.
- Methods for managing health crises and ensuring a safe workplace during emergencies.
- Knowledge of global best practices in OSH, leading to an internationally recognized certification.
Learning hours
The course has an estimated duration of 45 to 70 hours of study, with a recommended timeframe of 9 weeks to complete the training.
Type of Certificate
Participants will receive either a Certificate of Achievement or a Certificate of Participation, depending on the training modality and successful completion of the final exam.
