Occupational Disease Prevention And Control

Introduction

Occupational Disease Prevention and Control training equips professionals with the methodologies to identify, assess, and mitigate the risks of workplace-related illnesses. This course focuses on analyzing exposure pathways, implementing preventive measures, and understanding the impact of effective control strategies on worker health. Participants will learn to conduct hazard assessments, develop exposure control plans, and understand the intricacies of epidemiological surveillance and medical monitoring. By mastering occupational disease prevention and control, professionals can enhance worker health, reduce absenteeism, and contribute to the creation of a safe and healthy workplace.

The complex nature of occupational diseases necessitates a comprehensive understanding of exposure mechanisms and control technologies. This course delves into the nuances of biological hazards, chemical exposures, and ergonomic risks, empowering participants to develop and implement tailored prevention programs. By integrating scientific principles with practical safety techniques, this program enables individuals to lead initiatives that promote worker well-being and prevent occupational illnesses.

Target Audience:

• Safety managers
• Occupational health nurses
• Industrial hygienists
• Medical professionals
• HR professionals
• Supervisors
• Team leaders
• Compliance officers
• Individuals interested in occupational health
• Risk managers
• Environmental health specialists

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles and importance of occupational disease prevention and control.
• Implement techniques for conducting hazard assessments and identifying occupational disease risks.
• Understand the role of exposure pathways and biological monitoring in occupational disease prevention.
• Implement techniques for developing and implementing exposure control plans.
• Understand the principles of epidemiological surveillance and medical monitoring.
• Implement techniques for utilizing engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Understand the role of workplace ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorder prevention.
• Implement techniques for developing and delivering training programs on occupational disease prevention.
• Understand the legal and regulatory requirements related to occupational disease prevention.
• Implement techniques for conducting audits and evaluations of occupational disease prevention programs.
• Understand the challenges and opportunities of implementing prevention strategies in diverse workplaces.
• Understand the role of employee participation in occupational disease prevention.
• Develop strategies for continuous improvement in occupational disease prevention and control.

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Foundations of Occupational Disease Prevention

• Principles and importance of occupational disease prevention and control.
• Understanding the relationship between workplace exposures and occupational illnesses.
• Benefits of effective prevention programs.
• Historical context and evolution of occupational health.

Module 2: Hazard Assessment and Risk Identification

• Techniques for conducting hazard assessments and identifying occupational disease risks.
• Implementing exposure monitoring and risk assessment tools.
• Utilizing epidemiological data and case studies.
• Managing hazard assessments.

Module 3: Exposure Pathways and Biological Monitoring

• Role of exposure pathways and biological monitoring in occupational disease prevention.
• Understanding routes of exposure and biological markers.
• Implementing biological monitoring techniques.
• Managing biological monitoring.

Module 4: Exposure Control Plans

• Techniques for developing and implementing exposure control plans.
• Implementing control strategies for specific hazards.
• Utilizing control banding and risk management frameworks.
• Managing exposure control plans.

Module 5: Epidemiological Surveillance and Medical Monitoring

• Principles of epidemiological surveillance and medical monitoring.
• Understanding disease surveillance and data analysis.
• Implementing medical screening and surveillance programs.
• Managing medical monitoring.

Module 6: Engineering, Administrative, and PPE Controls

• Techniques for utilizing engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Implementing ventilation systems, work practice controls, and PPE selection.
• Utilizing control hierarchy principles.
• Managing control measures.

Module 7: Workplace Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders

• Role of workplace ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorder prevention.
• Understanding ergonomic risk factors and assessment tools.
• Implementing ergonomic interventions and workstation design.
• Managing ergonomics.

Module 8: Training Programs on Disease Prevention

• Techniques for developing and delivering training programs on occupational disease prevention.
• Implementing training modules and content.
• Utilizing training aids and resources.
• Managing training programs.

Module 9: Legal and Regulatory Requirements

• Legal and regulatory requirements related to occupational disease prevention.
• Understanding OSHA standards and industry-specific regulations.
• Implementing compliance strategies.
• Managing legal compliance.

Module 10: Audits and Evaluations

• Techniques for conducting audits and evaluations of occupational disease prevention programs.
• Implementing program evaluation metrics and feedback mechanisms.
• Utilizing data analysis and reporting.
• Managing program evaluations.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.