• ## Essential Units for Fast Track to Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Online **Module 1: Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety** • • Understanding the importance of OH&S in the workplace
• Legal and regulatory framework for OH&S
• Risk assessment and its role in OH&S
• Principles of safe work practices and emergency procedures **Module 2: Hazard Identification and Assessment** • • Identifying potential hazards in the work environment
• Conducting risk assessments and prioritizing hazards
• Using risk assessment tools and techniques **Module 3: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)** • • Understanding the different types of PPE and their purpose
• Selecting and using PPE effectively to protect against hazards
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) for specific tasks and environments **Module 4: Fire Safety** • • Understanding the principles of fire safety
• Fire detection and alarm systems
• Fire suppression methods and emergency procedures **Module 5: First Aid and Emergency Response** • • Importance of first aid in the workplace
• Basic first aid skills and techniques
• Emergency procedures and evacuation procedures **Module 6: Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace** • • Understanding the impact of work on health and wellbeing
• Promoting healthy work practices and preventing musculoskeletal disorders
• Ergonomics and workplace ergonomics **Module 7: Occupational Health Surveillance** • • Importance of occupational health surveillance
• Monitoring employees' health and exposure to hazards
• Early detection and management of health risks **Module 8: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities** • • Understanding employer and employee responsibilities under OH&S legislation
• Ethical considerations in the workplace and safety culture
• Reporting and investigating occupational health and safety incidents **Module 9: Communication and Training** • • Importance of effective communication in OH&S
• Training employees on safe work practices and emergency procedures
• Developing and implementing safety policies and procedures **Module 10: Case Studies and Scenario-Based Learning** • • Analyzing real-world case studies of occupational accidents and near misses
• Applying risk assessment and safety principles to practical scenarios
• Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the context of OH&S

Assessment

The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.