Safety in the Workplace
This course provides a comprehensive foundation for building a safety culture within your organization. Covering everything from defining a safety culture and identifying hazards to writing and implementing a safety plan, managing incidents, and reviewing your program, this one-day workshop equips managers and employees with practical tools to reduce workplace accidents, protect at-risk groups, and foster a committed, healthy workforce.
What you'll learn
- Understand the difference between a safety program and a safety culture
- Use resources to identify and understand safety regulations in your area
- Launch and manage an effective safety committee
- Identify workplace hazards and apply methods to resolve them
- Apply proactive hiring and training measures that improve workplace safety
- Identify groups particularly at risk for injury and implement protective measures
- Write, implement, and review a comprehensive safety plan
- Respond to and document workplace incidents and near misses
- Understand the basics of accident investigation and documentation
Preview a lesson
Hiring for Safety Building a safe workplace begins before an employee's first day on the job. While you cannot legally refuse to hire someone based on past workers' compensation claims or safety violations, there are proactive steps you can take during the hiring process to set everyone up for success. **Write accurate job descriptions.** A clear job description helps candidates self-select. This is especially important for physically demanding roles. **Be upfront about hazards and how they're managed.** Transparency builds trust and ensures candidates understand what they're signing up for. **Ask targeted interview questions.** Probe for stress tolerance, teamwork ability, attention to detail, and communication skills—all factors that influence safe behavior. **Verify certifications.** Ensure candidates hold appropriate credentials, or confirm their willingness to obtain them. Safety Training Training is the backbone of a safe workplace. Without it, even the best-designed safety systems can fail. Your safety training program should be practical, applicable, and consistent with your organization's safety culture. It should also be repeated whenever the safety program is updated or when a deficiency is identified—typically at least annually. A Word About Adult Learners Effective safety training means understanding how adults learn. Adult learners are: **Voluntary** — They engage most when they see the value. **Problem-centered** — They want to solve real issues, not absorb abstract theory. **Experienced** — Their past
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Curriculum
Defining a Safety Culture
2 lessons- textWhat Is a Safety Culture?
- quizSafety Culture Knowledge Check
Governing Bodies and Resources
2 lessons- textUnderstanding Safety Governing Agencies
- quizGoverning Bodies Knowledge Check
Getting Started: Building Your Safety Committee
2 lessons- textCreating an Effective Safety Committee
- quizSafety Committee Knowledge Check
Identifying and Resolving Hazards
3 lessons- textThe Hazard Identification Process
- textResolving Hazards: The Three Methods
- quizHazard Identification and Resolution Knowledge Check
Taking Proactive Measures and Training
2 lessons- textHiring for Safety and Adult Learning PrinciplesPreview
- quizProactive Safety Measures Knowledge Check
Identifying and Protecting Groups at Risk
2 lessons- textVulnerable Groups in the Workplace
- quizGroups at Risk Knowledge Check
Writing and Implementing the Safety Plan
2 lessons- textElements of an Effective Safety Plan
- quizSafety Plan Knowledge Check
Incident Management and Investigation
3 lessons- textResponding to and Documenting Incidents
- textThe Safety Investigation Process
- quizIncident Management Knowledge Check
Reviewing the Safety Program
2 lessons- textKeeping Your Safety Program Current
- quizProgram Review Knowledge Check