Intermediate Occupational Health & Safety (HS300)

This is an e-learning course, and can be completed at your own pace. Certificate available upon completion. 

In an increasingly hazardous world, engineers play a critical role in safeguarding the workplace. Thousands of workers are injured annually, making it essential for engineers to master hazard identification and risk control.

The Intermediate Occupational Health & Safety (HS300) course is perfect for professionals seeking flexibility—study at your own pace without start or end dates. Building on Principles of Occupational Health & Safety (HS100) and Foundations of Occupational Health & Safety Course (HS200), this advanced course delves deeper into key occupational health and safety topics, providing practical tools and strategies to ensure safety in engineering environments.

What You’ll Learn

• Hazard Identification: Gain advanced techniques for identifying hazards and their sources in various scenarios.
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Control: Explore essential risk assessment tools and apply the Hierarchy of Controls to mitigate workplace dangers.
• Codes, Standards, and Regulations: Understand legal and ethical obligations, due diligence, and consequences of non-compliance in engineering practices.
• Safety in Engineering Design: Learn to embed safety considerations at the design stage to prevent incidents.
• Human Factors: Address the role of ergonomics and human behavior in workplace incidents with practical design principles.
• The Business Case for Safety: Discover how safety management systems reduce economic losses and enhance organizational leadership.
• Professional Ethics: Strengthen your knowledge of engineering ethics with real-world case studies and the professional Code of Ethics.

Why Take This Course?

• Comprehensive Learning: Seven detailed modules covering practical and theoretical aspects of occupational health and safety.
• Expertly Designed for Engineers: Tailored content that aligns with the unique challenges engineers face in workplace safety.
• Flexible Access: Learn anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.