Introduction

This course provides comprehensive training on health, safety, and compliance essentials for facility management professionals.

Objectives

• Understand key health and safety regulations in facilities.
• Identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Develop effective compliance programs.
• Promote a culture of safety among staff.
• Prepare for and respond to emergencies efficiently.

Course Outlines

Day 1: Foundations of Health and Safety in Facilities

• Introduction to facility management roles and responsibilities.
• Overview of health and safety regulations.
• Key compliance standards and legal obligations.
• Importance of safety culture in the workplace.
• Stakeholders in facility safety and compliance.

Day 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

• Recognizing common workplace hazards in facilities.
• Conducting thorough risk assessments.
• Implementing hazard control measures.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) selection and use.
• Recording and reporting incidents and near misses.

Day 3: Compliance Management Systems

• Designing compliance programs for facilities.
• Documentation and record-keeping best practices.
• Internal audits and inspection protocols.
• Training and competency requirements for staff.
• Corrective and preventive action planning.

Day 4: Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Developing emergency response plans for facilities.
• Fire safety and evacuation procedures.
• Managing medical emergencies and first aid readiness.
• Communication strategies during crises.
• Post-incident evaluation and improvement.

Day 5: Promoting a Safety Culture and Course Review

• Strategies to foster ongoing safety awareness.
• Employee engagement and leadership in safety.
• Measuring and improving safety performance.
• Case studies and real-world applications.
• Course summary, assessment, and next steps.