OSHAA 132 Hours Professional Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Safety Management Systems & Program Design

Upon completion of this unit, Learners will be able to:

• Understand the principles and components of effective occupational health and safety management systems.
• Explain the role of leadership, policy and organisational responsibilities in safety management.
• Develop structured safety programmes to support workplace risk control and continual improvement.
• Identify appropriate methods for monitoring, reviewing and improving safety performance.
• Understand the importance of safety objectives, planning and performance measurement.

Advanced Safety Mathematics & Physics

Upon completion of this unit, Learners will be able to:

• Apply fundamental mathematical principles relevant to occupational health and safety.
• Understand basic physics concepts associated with workplace hazards and risk controls.
• Interpret measurements, calculations and technical data used in safety management.
• Apply principles relating to forces, motion, energy and pressure to workplace safety scenarios.
• Use quantitative information to support informed safety decisions.

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

Upon completion of this unit, Learners will be able to:

• Identify common workplace hazards across different occupational environments.
• Explain the principles and stages of the risk assessment process.
• Evaluate the likelihood and potential consequences of identified hazards.
• Apply suitable risk control measures using recognised control strategies.
• Review and communicate risk assessment findings effectively.

Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Health

Upon completion of this unit, Learners will be able to:

• Understand the principles of industrial hygiene and occupational health.
• Identify physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic workplace health hazards.
• Explain methods used to recognise, evaluate and control occupational exposures.
• Understand the importance of health surveillance and workplace monitoring.
• Recommend appropriate measures to protect worker health and wellbeing.

Fire Prevention & Protection Engineering

Upon completion of this unit, Learners will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of fire science and combustion.
• Identify common causes and sources of workplace fires.
• Explain appropriate fire prevention and risk control strategies.
• Understand the purpose of fire detection, alarm and suppression systems.
• Contribute to the development of effective workplace fire safety arrangements.

Ergonomics & Human Factors Engineering

Upon completion of this unit, Learners will be able to:

• Understand the principles of ergonomics and human factors in workplace safety.
• Identify ergonomic risks associated with workstations, equipment and manual tasks.
• Evaluate the relationship between human capabilities, limitations and workplace design.
• Recommend appropriate ergonomic controls to reduce the risk of injury.
• Understand the role of human behaviour and performance in accident prevention.

Emergency Preparedness & Incident Response

Upon completion of this unit, Learners will be able to:

• Understand the principles of workplace emergency preparedness and planning.
• Identify potential emergency situations and associated response requirements.
• Explain the key components of emergency response and evacuation procedures.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of personnel during workplace emergencies.
• Evaluate the importance of emergency drills, communication and post-incident review.

Environmental Management & Compliance

Upon completion of this unit, Learners will be able to:

• Understand the relationship between occupational safety and environmental management.
• Identify common environmental aspects and impacts associated with workplace activities.
• Explain the principles of environmental compliance and responsible resource management.
• Understand strategies for pollution prevention, waste management and environmental protection.
• Contribute to the implementation and improvement of workplace environmental management practices.

EHS Training, Education & Communication

Upon completion of this unit, Learners will be able to:

• Understand the importance of education and training in EHS management.
• Identify workplace training needs related to health, safety and environmental risks.
• Explain effective methods for communicating EHS information to different audiences.
• Understand the principles of developing effective safety awareness programmes.
• Evaluate the role of communication and employee engagement in improving safety performance.

EHS Laws, Regulations, and Professional Ethics

Upon completion of this unit, Learners will be able to:

• Understand the importance of legal and regulatory compliance in occupational health and safety.
• Recognise the responsibilities of employers, employees and other relevant duty holders.
• Explain the role of professional ethics in health and safety practice.
• Understand the importance of maintaining accurate records and demonstrating compliance.
• Apply ethical principles when making occupational health and safety decisions.