Online Class: Workplace Safety

This course focuses on workplace safety, health, and inspection. Throughout this course you will learn what workplace safety is, why it is important and how it affects a business.

Self-Paced, Online Class
Islip Public Library
 
  • 13
    Lessons
  • 18
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 1,333
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 5
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.5
    CEUs
  •  
    Video Audit
    Available
 
 
 

Course Description

The Comprehensive Guide to Workplace Safety, Health, and Inspection

In today's fast-paced corporate world, ensuring the well-being and safety of employees is paramount. It not only boosts morale but also enhances productivity, reduces costs, and, most importantly, saves lives. This comprehensive course dives deep into the multifaceted domain of workplace safety, health, and routine inspection, equipping you with a robust understanding and actionable strategies to foster a safer and healthier work environment.

Course Overview:

Workplace safety isn't just about avoiding physical injuries; it encapsulates a broad spectrum that includes mental well-being, health initiatives, dealing with workplace violence, and maintaining drug-free surroundings. Understanding potential hazards, implementing preventive measures, and actively involving employees through safety committees are just a few of the critical components covered in this course. To supplement your learning, we've infused the course with practical tools, checklists, and real-world examples, ensuring that once you complete the curriculum, you're not just informed but also empowered to make tangible changes in your workplace.

Course Breakdown:

  • Lesson 1 - An Introduction to Workplace Safety, Health, and Inspection: Dive into the foundational principles underlying workplace safety, its significance, and the overarching impact on businesses.

  • Lesson 2 - Office Safety: From ergonomics to electrical safety, explore measures to mitigate risks in an office environment.

  • Lesson 3 - Workplace Hazards: Identify potential dangers across various workplaces, ranging from factories to construction sites, and strategies to manage them.

  • Lesson 4 - Other Workplace Safety Issues: Discuss safety aspects beyond common hazards, like fire safety, building security, and more.

  • Lesson 5 - Workplace Health: Delve into the importance of health checks, employee well-being programs, and disease prevention strategies.

  • Lesson 6 - Preventative Measures: Proactive steps to preempt potential threats, including training programs, regular equipment checks, and safety drills.

  • Lesson 7 - Outdoor Workplace Safety: Understand the unique challenges posed by outdoor work environments and ways to ensure employee safety.

  • Lesson 8 - Company Vehicle Safety: A focus on maintaining and ensuring safety in company-owned vehicles, considering factors like regular maintenance, safe driving practices, and emergency protocols.

  • Lesson 9 - Mental Health in the Workplace: With rising awareness of mental health, this lesson concentrates on recognizing signs of mental distress, providing support, and creating an inclusive environment.

  • Lesson 10 - Corporate Health and Wellness Initiatives: Learn about the strategies companies adopt to ensure the holistic well-being of their employees, from fitness programs to nutritional guidance.

  • Lesson 11 - Routine Inspection Practices: Understand the methodology behind regular safety inspections, ensuring compliance and early detection of potential risks.

  • Lesson 12 - Accident Reporting and Investigation: Unpack the procedures post an accident, from reporting mechanisms to in-depth investigations to prevent future occurrences.

  • Lesson 13 - Creating a Workplace Safety Committee: Learn how to form, operate, and maintain an effective committee dedicated to improving and maintaining workplace safety.

By the end of this course, you'll not only have a comprehensive grasp of workplace safety and health but also be equipped with actionable strategies and tools to make a tangible difference. We're excited to guide you through this pivotal journey toward creating safer, healthier, and more productive workplaces. Join us and enhance your expertise in this critical domain!

 
 

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.40 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(1,608 votes)
  • Lesson 1 - An Introduction to Workplace Safety, Health, and Inspection

    This first lesson focuses on workplace safety, health, and inspection -- and why it's important and how it got started.
  • Lesson 2 - Office Safety

    This lesson focuses on safety in the office, including how it relates to computers, being organized and neat, and taking security measures.
  • Lesson 3 - Workplace Hazards

    This lesson focuses on common hazards in the workplace, including asbestos, as well as fire safety and hazard communication.
  • Lesson 4 - Other Workplace Safety Issues

    This lesson will focus on some other workplace safety issues, such as fatigue, posture and working the midnight shift.
  • Lesson 5 - Workplace Health

    This lesson addresses some workplace health issues, such as fragrances, blood borne pathogens, and hand hygiene.
  • Lesson 6 - Preventative Measures

    This lesson focuses on preventative measures that can be taken to help avoid workplace safety issues.
  • Lesson 7 - Outdoor Workplace Safety

    This lesson looks at outdoor workplace safety, including working in extreme temperatures and construction zones.
  • Lesson 8 - Company Vehicle Safety

    This lesson discusses company vehicle safety, including wearing seat belts, auto insurance, and defensive driving.
  • Lesson 9 - Mental Health in the Workplace

    This lesson focuses on mental health issues in the workplace, including anger management, keeping up employee morale, reducing stress, and more.
  • Lesson 10 - Corporate Health and Wellness Initiatives

    This lesson looks at corporate health and wellness initiatives, including addressing substance abuse, weight loss, and a drug-free workplace.
  • Lesson 11 - Routine Inspection Practices

    This lesson looks at routine inspection practices, including what to look for and monitor.
  • Lesson 12 - Accident Reporting and Investigation

    This lesson is about accidents in the workplace being reported, including filing a report, getting testimony, and workers' compensation.
  • Lesson 13 - Creating a Workplace Safety Committee

    This lesson focuses on forming a workplace safety committee, covering the process, goals, trends, and training of new employees.
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe workplace safety, health and inspection.
  • Define office safety.
  • Recognize workplace hazards and safety issues.
  • Describe proper workplace health.
  • Define preventative measures.
  • Summarize outdoor workplace safety.
  • Describe company vehicle safety.
  • Summarize mental health in the workplace.
  • Define corporate health and wellness initiatives.
  • Describe routine inspection practices.
  • Summarize accident reporting and investigation.
  • Describe creating a workplace safety committee.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Workplace Safety
Course Number: 7550195
Lessons Rating: 4.40 / 5 Stars (1,608 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: With online access available nationwide, this course reaches all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Additionally, it’s open to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Last Updated: April 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.5 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: Linda Zavadil
Syllabus: View Syllabus

Student Testimonials

  • "I loved it, easy to follow, well explained, the topics, color and title helps a lot, in my opinion it could not be any better." -- Silmara P.
  • "This course was very helpful and provided the right awareness to my work environment as well as helpful tools to move forward. I feel I will be a better employee and will be able to apply what I learned today." -- Juan J.
  • "Great Course, Thank you for offering it." -- Sm S.
  • "The instructor was great!" -- Joann B.
  • "The entire course was very helpful. In completing this course, I have reviewed safety areas at work...I will be taking more classes. In fact I have signed up for two more already." -- Mary A.

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