Advance Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health

Course Overview

The IASP/NASP Advanced Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health is a comprehensive program designed for safety professionals seeking to enhance their expertise beyond standard OSHA requirements. This course covers a wide range of topics including hazard communication, personal protective equipment, fire protection, and more. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications to enable participants to lead safety initiatives and promote a strong safety culture within their organizations.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand OSHA principles and their application in workplace safety.
2. Maintain and evaluate workplace safety records effectively.
3. Develop and implement safety orientation programs.
4. Identify and control health hazards related to hazardous materials.
5. Apply process safety management principles.
6. Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately.
7. Design fire protection and emergency response plans.
8. Implement safe material handling and storage practices.
9. Ensure safe use of hand and power tools.
10. Recognise and control welding and cutting hazards.
11. Manage electrical safety risks.
12. Control struck-by and caught-in hazards.
13. Develop fall protection strategies.
14. Perform safe crane and rigging operations.
15. Operate motor vehicles safely in the workplace.
16. Apply safe excavation and trenching practices.
17. Ensure safety in concrete and masonry construction.
18. Use stairways and ladders safely.
19. Manage risks in confined spaces.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to OSHA and the OSHA Act

• Overview of OSHA
• Key provisions of the OSH Act
• OSHA�s role in workplace safety

Module 2: Recordkeeping

• OSHA recordkeeping requirements
• Maintaining safety records
• Incident reporting and documentation

Module 3A: Basic Safety Orientation

• Importance of safety orientation
• Developing effective programs
• Promoting safety culture

Module 3B: Scaffolds

• Types and uses of scaffolds
• Safety requirements
• Inspection and maintenance

Module 4: Hazard Communication

• Understanding chemical hazards
• OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
• Implementing communication programs

Module 5: Hazardous Materials

• Identifying hazardous materials
• Safe handling and storage
• Emergency response procedures

Module 6: Process Safety Management

• Overview of PSM
• Key program elements
• Case studies and practical applications

Module 7: Personal Protective Equipment

• Types and applications of PPE
• Selection and maintenance
• Training on PPE use

Module 8: Fire Protection

• Fire hazards and prevention
• Fire safety planning
• Emergency procedures

Module 9: Materials Handling and Storage

• Safe handling practices
• Storage techniques
• Ergonomic considerations

Module 10: Hand and Power Tools

• Tool safety guidelines
• Inspection and maintenance
• Training requirements

Module 11: Welding and Cutting

• Welding processes and hazards
• Safety measures and controls
• Protective equipment requirements

Module 12: Electrical Safety

• Electrical hazards
• Safe work practices
• Emergency response procedures

Module 13: Struck-By and Caught-In Hazards

• Types of struck-by and caught-in hazards
• Control measures
• Workforce training and awareness

Module 14: Fall Protection

• Fall hazards and prevention strategies
• Designing fall protection plans
• Worker training requirements

Module 15: Cranes and Rigging

• Crane operations and hazards
• Rigging best practices
• Inspection requirements

Module 16: Motor Vehicles

• Safe vehicle operation
• Accident prevention measures
• Driver training requirements

Module 17: Excavations

• Excavation hazards
• Safety requirements and controls
• Emergency preparedness

Module 18: Concrete and Masonry Construction

• Construction hazards
• Safe work practices
• Equipment safety requirements

Module 19: Stairways and Ladders

• Hazard identification
• Safety standards and compliance
• Training requirements

Module 20: Confined Spaces

• Confined space risks and hazards
• Safe entry procedures
• Monitoring and emergency response

Course Duration

• Total Duration: 07 Days (48 Hours)

Final Exam

Comprehensive assessment covering all modules:

• 30 multiple-choice questions assessing understanding of course materials
• Minimum passing score: 70%