East Asia Institute of Management (EASB) delivers desired results by identifying and teaching skills, knowledge and behaviors in delivering the training and development needs of employees, jobseekers and individuals locally and globally. This module is designed to equip participants with knowledge and application skills which are essential for working safely and be able to apply them in the workplace. Upon completion, participants will have knowledge and application skills in working safely and be able to apply them to the workplace. These include:
We use a number of experiential methods of learning in this module:
2 days- 12hours
Competency Elements |
Knowledge |
1. Maintain safe work environment |
• Importance of being informed about health and safety risks in workplace • Importance of asking questions about safe practices • Importance of reducing risk of injury to self, co-workers and guests • Importance of reducing financial losses resulting from work-related injuries • Awareness of unsafe or hazardous situations • Awareness of common workplace accidents and injuries and how to prevent them • How to comply with safety signs found at workplace |
2. Move object safely | • Importance of determining how object should be moved • How to minimise risk of injury • When to request assistance or use equipment to move objects |
3. Use equipment safely | • Importance of following manufacturers’ instructions for use and maintenance of equipment • How to identify unsafe or faulty equipment • Importance of wearing personal protective equipment |
4. Follow directions for handling hazardous |
• Importance of preventing chemical accidents and injuries • How to identify controlled products • Understanding meanings of hazard symbols • Importance of complying with rules and regulations • Importance of wearing personal protective equipment • Information provided on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) |