Occupational Health Risk Assessment (ohra)

Introduction

Occupational Health Risk Assessment (OHRA) equips professionals with the methodologies to systematically evaluate and manage health hazards in the workplace. This course focuses on analyzing various occupational health risks, implementing advanced assessment techniques, and understanding the impact of health control measures on worker well-being. Participants will learn to utilize exposure monitoring tools, develop health hazard control plans, and understand the intricacies of health surveillance and record-keeping. By mastering OHRA, professionals can enhance worker health protection, minimize occupational illnesses, and contribute to the creation of a healthy and productive work environment.

The increasing focus on preventative healthcare and workplace wellness necessitates a comprehensive understanding of OHRA. This course delves into the nuances of exposure assessment, health hazard characterization, and control effectiveness evaluation, empowering participants to develop and implement tailored health risk management strategies. By integrating industrial hygiene principles with medical surveillance knowledge, this program enables individuals to lead OHRA initiatives and contribute to the creation of a healthy and compliant organizational framework.

Target Audience:

• Occupational health professionals
• Industrial hygienists
• Safety managers
• HR managers
• Medical professionals (occupational health)
• Facility managers
• Environmental health specialists
• Risk managers
• Compliance officers
• Employees with health and safety responsibilities
• Students of occupational health and industrial hygiene
• Individuals interested in workplace health protection
• Operations managers
• Maintenance personnel
• Health and safety committee members

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles and importance of occupational health risk assessment (OHRA).
• Implement techniques for identifying and characterizing occupational health hazards.
• Understand the role of exposure assessment in OHRA.
• Implement techniques for conducting exposure monitoring and measurement.
• Understand the principles of health hazard characterization and dose-response assessment.
• Implement techniques for evaluating and prioritizing occupational health risks.
• Understand the role of health hazard control measures in mitigating occupational illnesses.
• Implement techniques for developing and implementing effective health hazard control plans.
• Understand the legal and regulatory requirements related to OHRA.
• Implement techniques for conducting health surveillance and medical monitoring.
• Understand the challenges and opportunities of conducting OHRA in diverse workplaces.
• Understand the role of employee participation in the OHRA process.
• Develop strategies for continuous improvement in OHRA practices.

DURATION

10 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Foundations of OHRA

• Principles and importance of occupational health risk assessment (OHRA).
• Understanding the relationship between occupational hazards, exposures, and health effects.
• Benefits of proactive OHRA practices.
• Historical context and evolution of OHRA.

Module 2: Hazard Identification and Characterization

• Techniques for identifying and characterizing occupational health hazards.
• Implementing hazard identification methods (workplace surveys, process reviews, material safety data sheets).
• Utilizing hazard checklists and observation techniques.
• Managing hazard identification.

Module 3: Exposure Assessment

• Role of exposure assessment in OHRA.
• Understanding exposure pathways and routes of entry.
• Implementing exposure monitoring strategies.
• Managing exposure assessment.

Module 4: Exposure Monitoring and Measurement

• Techniques for conducting exposure monitoring and measurement.
• Implementing air sampling, noise monitoring, and other measurement techniques.
• Utilizing exposure monitoring equipment and software.
• Managing exposure data.

Module 5: Health Hazard Characterization and Dose-Response

• Principles of health hazard characterization and dose-response assessment.
• Understanding toxicological data and exposure limits.
• Utilizing risk assessment models and databases.
• Managing hazard evaluation.

Module 6: Risk Evaluation and Prioritization

• Techniques for evaluating and prioritizing occupational health risks.
• Implementing risk ranking and severity assessment.
• Utilizing risk matrices and decision-making tools.
• Managing risk prioritization.

Module 7: Health Hazard Control Measures

• Role of health hazard control measures in mitigating occupational illnesses.
• Understanding the hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE).
• Implementing control selection and implementation strategies.
• Managing health controls.

Module 8: Health Hazard Control Plan Development

• Techniques for developing and implementing effective health hazard control plans.
• Implementing control implementation and monitoring procedures.
• Utilizing health control action plans and documentation.
• Managing control plans.

Module 9: Legal and Regulatory Requirements

• Legal and regulatory requirements related to OHRA.
• Implementing compliance with occupational health regulations and standards.
• Utilizing legal registers and compliance tools.
• Managing legal compliance.

Module 10: Health Surveillance and Medical Monitoring

• Techniques for conducting health surveillance and medical monitoring.
• Implementing biological monitoring and medical examinations.
• Utilizing health surveillance databases and reporting.
• Managing health monitoring.

Module 11: OHRA in Diverse Workplaces

• Challenges and opportunities of conducting OHRA in diverse workplaces.
• Implementing OHRA strategies in different industry sectors and environments.
• Utilizing OHRA techniques in multinational and global operations.
• Managing OHRA in diverse contexts.

Module 12: Employee Participation in OHRA

• Role of employee participation in the OHRA process.
• Implementing employee involvement and feedback mechanisms.
• Utilizing employee-led hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Managing employee participation.

Module 13: Continuous Improvement in OHRA

• Strategies for continuous improvement in OHRA practices.
• Implementing OHRA program evaluation and improvement methods.
• Utilizing feedback mechanisms and performance metrics.
• Managing continuous improvement.

Module 14: Case Studies: Occupational Health Risk Assessment

• Analyzing real-world examples of occupational health risk assessments.
• Highlighting best practices and effective risk assessment solutions.
• Documenting project outcomes and impact.
• Industry and occupational health expert testimonials.

Module 15: The Future of OHRA

• Exploring emerging trends and technologies in OHRA.
• Integrating digital tools, data analytics, and AI in OHRA.
• Adapting to evolving workplace environments and health standards.
• Building resilient and proactive OHRA systems.

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.