The main goal of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is to prevent the occurrence of accidents and illnesses in the workplace. Factors contributing to these accidents and illnesses are health and safety hazards which can be addressed with the guidance of OSH Laws and Standards as well as OSH Fundamentals.
Figure 1. presents that accidents and illnesses are 98 percent preventable (Heinrich, n.d.), potential workplace accidents/illnesses can be avoided through Hazard Identification (Job Hazard Analysis, Safety Inspection, Work Environment Measurement (WEM), Medical screening & surveillance), Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (Elimination, Substitution, Engineering, Administrative, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—collectively referred to as HIRADC.
If accidents/illnesses do happen (with 2 percent chance), there are means to effectively manage and mitigate its impact. This OSH Course covers topics such as Workplace Emergency Preparedness, Employee Compensation and Accident Investigation and Reporting.
In institutionalizing safe workplace practices and conditions, the abovementioned strategies can be designed into a formal plan of action to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses—the OSH Program. Following the safety and health principles and guidelines found in the program, there will be a significant improvement in the company’s compliance with laws and regulations and reduction of costs, including significant reductions in workers’ compensation premiums.
The comprehensive 40-hour course on Construction Occupational Safety and Health (COSH) provides participants a clear and concise explanation of the various responsibilities of a Safety Officer with regards to the OSH Standards and the OSH Law. Participants are able to gain significant learning on the concepts and principle on safety and health to improve their competence to perform as Safety Officers. The program is aimed at equipping participants with the necessary knowledge and skills in keeping the workplace healthful and safe.
At the end of this COSH training, participants are able to:
Eugenio Abao
Overall, the training has provided me with a strong sense of accountability and the practical knowledge to promote a safer workplace culture. I highly recommend it to anyone in the construction industry. Kudos!
Michael Angelo Casia
I like that ,I can choose what time to take the lesson
Ramil Ureta
Very useful, knowlegeable, you will learned a lot of things, The one i like is to learned a lot in training as a safety officer, and i can share my knowledge to the company where i work for, i can use also for my daily life, and share it to those people on my workplace inorder to avoid any incident, accident in there work area, and to be aware what the important is the safety in there daily life.
Ma. Winlie Joy Sanchez
VERY GOOD
Enrique Guanlao
I like the training!
Jesus Valdez
This training is really perfect to those who want to be an active and share to co workers. The module is amazing and easy to understand. This training is very important to everyone. Not only in job site but also applicable to our outside working place and can share also to the family to make them aware the work safety and health.
Paul laurence palanas
I learned a lot
Chris Bryan Fabonan
The training is comprehensive, simple and easy to understand.
Zigmund Dale Marchan
Great and Informative, Key points are highlighted well.
I like that it's very flexible.