WSQ Comply with Workplace Safety and Health Policies and Procedures

Course details

The course aims to provide guidance and practical knowledge in identifying and complying with work processes and work activities where workplace safety and health policies and procedures are applicable and necessary. In addition, the participants will be equipped with technical know-how to develop and implement safe work procedures and practices including risk assessments with regard to legal requirements at their workplaces.

Participants are also exposed to various types of emergencies at the workplace and learn about appropriate responses required.

This competency- and assessment-based programme awards learners that are certified competent with a Statement of Attainment (SoA) by the Workforce Development Agency (WDA).

Key Benefit

• Develop techniques to follow safe work practices and risk control procedures
• Participate in workplace safety and health management activities at the workplace after completion of course
• Assist organisation in enabling employees to comply with WSH policies and procedures
• Follow workplace emergency response procedure
• Enhance own personal capability in complying WSH policies and procedures at the workplace
• Know the process of reporting WSH issues at the workplace
• Know how to react in different types of emergencies at the workplace
• Develop own personal competencies in WSH capabilities

Course Content

• Personal hygiene at the workplace
• Use and maintenance of personal protective equipment required for the work
• Use and maintenance of workplace equipment and safety devices in accordance with organisational procedures or manufacturer’s instructions
• Safety signs and instructions at workplace
• Workplace risk control measures
• Report workplace safety and health issues to appropriate person in accordance with the organisational procedures and Workplace Safety and Health Act
• Identify and report potential hazards and risks at the work area
• Hazards resolution and risk identification at the work area
• Types of emergencies at the workplace
• Equipment and materials required for workplace emergency response
• Activation of emergency services at the workplace
• Organisational emergency response exercise according to the guidelines provided by the relevant regulatory bodies
• Infectious disease outbreak control at the workplace

Learning Methodology

Group discussions will be integrated into the course to enhance the learning process. Participants will be given mini-exercises to test their understanding of the course, which may include written and verbal reports.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for front-line workers who do not have any supervisory responsibility for others. Those who are in supervisory roles or individuals in professional/talent positions without supervisory responsibilities are also encouraged to attend this course.