Lecture 1

Occupational health and
safety
Course outline
Health and Safety Foundations
Costs of accidents
Nature and of health and safety
Reasons/benefits and barriers for good practices of health safety

Time lost
Legal framework and OHS Management System Work injuries. parts of the body injured on the job
Fostering a Safety Culture
Chemical burn injuries
Four principles of safety- RAMP (Recognize, Assess, Minimize, Prepare)
Re-thinking safety-learning from incidents

Construction injuries
Safety ethics and rules Fire injuries
Roles and responsibilities towards safety
Assessing and Minimizing the Risks from hazards
Building positive attitude towards safety
Safety cultures in academic institutions

Risk Concept and Terminology
Recognizing and Communicating Hazards Risk assessment procedure
Hazards and Risk
Risk Metric's
Types of hazards: Physical (mechanical and non-mechanical). Chemical
(Toxic and biological agents). electrical. fire, construction. heat and Risk Estimation and Acceptability Criteria
temperature. noise and vibration. falling and lifting etc Principles of risk prevention
Learning the language of safety: Signs, symbols and labels, finding hazard Information
Selection and implementation of appropriate Risk controls
Material safety data sheets
Safety data sheets and the GHS (Globally harmonized Systems) Hierarchy of controls
Accidents Their Effect on Industry
Course outline
Preparing for Emergency Response Procedures Incident Investigation
Fire Importance of investigation
Chemical Spill Recording and reporting
First Aid Techniques of investigation
Safety Drills / Trainings: Firefighting. Evacuation in case of Monitoring
emergency
Review
Stress and Safety at Work Environment
Auditing Health and Safety
Workplace stress and sources
Human reaction to workplace stress
Measurement of workplace stress
Shift work. stress and safety
Improving safety by reducing stress
Stress in safety managers
Stress and workers compensation
Course disciplinary rules.
• Alpha and beta students will only attend in their respective class in timetable. Any student attend other
groups class will be asked to leave the room.
• No student will be allowed to take quiz in other group’s quiz under any circumstance even if the reason is
genuine.
• No assignment will be accepted after deadline under any circumstance even if the reason for delay is
genuine.
• Each student should maintain their own attendance record instead asking the teacher.
• Mid term exam, quizzes and assignments will not be repeated on any special request.
• Marks for the final result will not be altered under any circumstance. WhatsApp messages for marks
alteration will be dealt with decrement in the marks already given.
Introduction to objectives of safety.
• Definition of Safety:
• Safety encompasses practices, policies, and behaviors that prevent harm and
promote well-being.
• Objectives of Safety:
• Protect employees, visitors, and the environment.
• Minimize accidents, injuries, and health risks.
• Comply with legal requirements.
• Foster a safety culture.
Why Safety Matters
1. Employee Well-Being:
1. Healthy employees are more productive and engaged.
2. Safety reduces absenteeism and turnover.
2. Organizational Benefits:
1. Enhanced reputation.
2. Cost savings (fewer accidents, insurance premiums).
3. Legal compliance.
Safety in Different Industries:
1. Industry-Specific Risks:
1. Construction: Falls, heavy machinery.
2. Healthcare: Infections, patient handling.
3. Manufacturing: Machinery, chemicals.
2. Tailoring Safety Practices:

1. Customize safety protocols based on industry context.
• Industrial Accidents Overview:
• Types of Accidents:
• Falls, slips, and trips.
• Machinery-related incidents.
• Chemical spills or exposure.
• Fires and explosions.
• Electrical accidents.
• Prevention Measures:
• Training
• Risk assessments
• Safety protocols.
• Proper equipment maintenance.
• Emergency response planning.
Basic HSE Definitions
• Safety: Condition of being safe, or freedom from danger.
• Accident: an event that takes place unexpectedly with unfortunate

results. (MOST ACCIDENTS ARE PREVENTABLE.)
• Incident: Includes all undesired circumstances and 'near-misses’,

which could cause accidents.
Principles of Health And safety At Work
• First Aid: Treatment given to a person who is injured or ill .
• Emergency: A situation which requires a very fast action.
• Hazard : Potential to cause harm.

Principles of health and safety at work
• Risk : Probability of the occurrence of the harm from a particular
hazard.
• RISK = ( chance of occurrence) x (level of damage floss/ injury)

▪ Responsibilities of employers: moral, legal, economic
▪ Responsibilities and rights of workers
▪ Roles of enforcement authorities
• Before an accident / Incident at work

• After an accident / Incident at work
▪ Compensation for injuries at work
▪ Fault and no-fault systems, role of insurance companies
▪ Importance of good H & S management
▪ Management systems e.g. ISO 45001 certification
Impacts health and safety practices at work
https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/assets/docs/hssh2223.pdf
Impacts health and safety practices at work
https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/assets/docs/hssh2223.pdf
1.Preventing Falls and Slips:
1. Risk Factors:
1. Uneven surfaces, wet floors.

2. Lack of proper footwear.
2. Preventive Measures:
1. Clear walkways.
2. Non-slip flooring.
3. Training on safe movement.

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Occupational health and

Reasons/benefits and barriers for good practices of health safety

Re-thinking safety-learning from incidents

Safety cultures in academic institutions

2. Tailoring Safety Practices:

• Accident: an event that takes place unexpectedly with unfortunate

• Incident: Includes all undesired circumstances and 'near-misses’,

• Emergency: A situation which requires a very fast action.

• Hazard : Potential to cause harm.

• RISK = ( chance of occurrence) x (level of damage floss/ injury)

• Before an accident / Incident at work

1. Uneven surfaces, wet floors.

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