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Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health
Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health is a basic-level course that provides an overview of key concepts, principles, and practices related to workplace safety and health. It covers topics such as hazard identification, risk control, accident prevention, and regulatory compliance, helping participants understand their roles and responsibilities in promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
What is the Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health?
The Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health course from the American Institute of Safety Professionals provides the foundational understanding of workplace safety and health as a professional discipline. This is the course that answers the broadest question: what is occupational safety and health, why does it matter, and how does it work? It covers the hazard categories workers face (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychosocial), the hierarchy of controls used to manage them (elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE), the regulatory framework that governs workplace safety (OSHA overview), basic workplace inspection methodology, incident investigation fundamentals, and the career pathways available in the safety profession. This course is distinct from Introduction to OSHA (which covers the regulatory system specifically) and from the Safety and Health Program course (which covers programme design). This Introduction to OSH covers the discipline itself: the science, the hazards, the controls, and the professional practice. All training is delivered 100 percent online through Microsoft Teams and the American Institute of Safety Professionals LMS. Upon completion, graduates receive a certificate, wallet card, and transcript, employer-verifiable at amiosp.com/student-verifications.
Who should take this course?
- Anyone considering a career in occupational safety and health
- New safety professionals beginning their careers
- Workers interested in understanding workplace safety beyond their specific job
- Students exploring OSH as a professional discipline
- Anyone who wants the broadest possible safety foundation
What will you study?
Core Modules
- 01Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health
- 02Roles and Responsibilities of Employers, Supervisors, and Employees
- 03Workplace Hazards
- 04Risk Assessment and Safe Work Practices
- 05Occupational Safety Regulations, Standards, and Compliance Requirements
- 06Incident, Accident, and Near-Miss Reporting Procedures
- 07Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- 08Emergency Procedures, Fire Safety, and First Aid Awareness
Optional / Site-Specific Modules
- 01Introduction to Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- 02Contractor and Visitor Safety Management
- 03Behavior-Based Safety and Safety Culture Awareness
- 04Occupational Health Awareness and Ergonomic Considerations
How will you be assessed?
Candidates can take this exam through an assigned portal from the American Institute of Safety Professionals. A passing score is 70% or higher, and exam results are provided right after by email to the address provided. The exam is open-book, allowing candidates to validate their answers. Any candidates who do not pass have 1 month after their exam to go through the training materials and can take the exam 3 additional times.
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