INTRODUCTION

This 2-day basic training is designed to introduce participants to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994 and the recent amendments in OSHA 2022. It provides a simple overview of the Act’s purpose, key terms, and basic safety practices. The training includes interactive sessions, group activities, and practical assessments to help participants understand their roles and responsibilities in ensuring workplace safety.

 

OBJECTIVES

• Understand the basic principles and purpose of OSHA
• Recognize the key amendments introduced in OSHA
• Learn basic safety practices and emergency response
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees under OSHA.
• Gain confidence in identifying workplace hazards and reporting

 

COURSE CONTENT

MODULE 1 : WHAT IS OSHA?

• Understanding OSHA: Purpose and Importance
• Key terms and definitions
• Who is responsible for safety & health at the workplace?

MODULE 2 : BASIC ELEMENTS OF OSHA, 1994

• General duties of employers and employees
• What are Safety & Health Committee?
• Overview of risk assessment basics

MODULE 3 : INTRODUCTION TO OSHA 2022, AMENDMENTS

• Why are amendments made in 2022?
• Overview of the main changes
• Simple examples of how these changes impact workplaces

MODULE 4 : SAFETY CULTURE AND ITS IMPORTANCE

• Whai is a Safety Culture?
• How to foster a safety-first mindset at work
• Simple steps for everyday safety

MODULE 5 : STEPS TO ENSURE SAFETY AT THE WORKPLACE

• Simple safety checks and practices
• Besic emergency response steps
• How to report safety issues

MODULE 6 : HANDS ON ACTIVITY : IDENTIFYING HAZARDS

• Group activity : Identifying common workplace hazards
• Basic tips on how to control or prevent hazards

MODULE 7 : UNDERSTANDING YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Employees rights under OSHA
• How to prticipate in safety activities
• Role of employers in ensuring safety

MODULE 8 : EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BASICS

• Simple steps for emergency situations
• How to create a basic emergency plan
• Coordination with emergency services

FINAL ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK

 

METHODOLOGY

An adult learning approach using a combination of lectures and simulation, exercises, management games & group discussions

 

TARGET GROUP

Safety Officers and others

 

TRAINER

Dr Ch.M Aidil Fahmi Shadan

 

FEES (WITHOUT ACCOMODATION)

RM1,100.00 per pax

Early Bird RM1,000.00 per pax

(20 days before program)

2 pax RM 1,050.00 per pax

3 pax > RM1,000.00 per pax

(This fees is inclusive of 2 morning tea breaks, 2 lunch , 2 afternoon tea breaks, notes and certificate of attendance for the participants)