Healthy Working Environment | Health And Safety in Chicago

Healthy Working Environment Training​ Course Outline

Module 1: Why Develop a Healthy Workplace Framework?

• Right Thing to Do: Business Ethics
• Smart Thing to Do: Business Case
• Legal Thing to Do: Law
• Why a Global Framework?

Module 2: What is a Healthy Workplace?

• General Definitions
• WHO Definition of a Healthy Workplace
• Regional Approaches to Healthy Workplaces
  • Office for Africa (AFRO)
  • Office for the Americas (AMRO)
  • Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO)
  • Office for Europe (EURO)
  • Office for South-East Asia (SEARO)
  • Office for the Western Pacific (WPRO)

Module 3: Interrelationships of Work, Health, and Community

• How Work Affects the Health of Workers?
  • Work Influences Physical Safety and Health
  • Work Affects Mental Health and Well-Being
  • Interrelationships
  • Positive Impact of Work on Health
• How Worker Health Affects the Enterprise?
  • Accidents and Acute Injuries Affect the Enterprise
  • Physical Health of Workers Affects the Enterprise
  • Mental Health of Workers Affects the Enterprise
• How Worker Health and the Community are Interrelated?

Module 4: Evaluating Interventions

• Cochrane Collaboration
• General Evaluation Criteria
• Grey Literature
• Precautionary Principle
• Worker Participation and Evaluation Evidence
• Cost-Effectiveness of Interventions

Module 5: Evidence for Interventions that Make Workplaces Healthier

• Effectiveness of Occupational Health and Safety Interventions
• Effectiveness of Psychosocial/Organisational Culture Interventions
• Effectiveness of Personal Health Resources in the Workplace
• Effectiveness of Enterprise Involvement in the Community

Module 6: Process to Create a Healthy Workplace

• Continual Improvement Process Models
• Are Continual Improvement/OSH Management Systems Effective?
• Key Features of the Continual Improvement Process in Health and Safety
  • Leadership Engagement Based on Core Values
  • Involve Workers and their Representatives
  • Gap Analysis
  • Learn from Others
  • Sustainability
• Importance of Integration

Module 7: Global Legal and Policy Context of Workplace Health

• Standards Setting Bodies
• Global Status of Occupational Health and Safety
• Workers' Compensation
• Trade Union Legislation
• Employment Standards
• Psychosocial Hazards
• Personal Health Resources in the Workplace
• Enterprise Involvement in the Community
• Informal Economic Sector

Module 8: WHO Framework and Model

• Avenues of Influence for a Healthy Workplace
  • Physical Work Environment and Psychosocial Work Environment
  • Personal Health Resources in the Workplace
  • Enterprise Community Involvement
• Process for Implementing a Healthy Workplace Programme
  • Mobilise
  • Assemble
  • Assess and Prioritise
  • Plan
  • Do
  • Evaluate and Improve
• Graphical Depiction

Module 9: Creating a Safe and Healthy Workplace

• Protecting Your Workers
• Safety
• Efficient and Safe
• Stress
• Dust and Chemical Hazards
• How to Control Unsafe Conditions in Your Workplace?
• Vulnerable Workers
• Risk Assessment and Management
• Risk Management and Control Banding

Who should attend this Healthy Working Environment Training Course?

The Healthy Working Environment Training Course is designed for professionals who have an interest in creating and maintaining a healthy and supportive workplace. This course will benefit the following professionals:

• Human Resources Professionals
• Health and Safety Coordinators
• Wellness Committee Members
• Diversity and Inclusion Professionals
• Leadership Development Professionals
• Mental Health Advocates
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Teams

Prerequisites of the Healthy Working Environment Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Healthy Working Environment Training Course.

Healthy Working Environment Training Course Overview

In today's workplace landscape, ensuring a Healthy Working Environment (HWE) is paramount. With increasing awareness of health and safety concerns, organisations are prioritising HWE Training to safeguard their employees and meet regulatory requirements.

Professionals across industries, from managers to frontline workers, should aim to master Health and Safety Training. Understanding this subject is crucial for fostering a culture of safety, reducing accidents, and enhancing overall well-being in the workplace.

The Knowledge Academy's 1-day Healthy Working Environment Training equips delegates with essential knowledge and practical skills to create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace. Through interactive sessions and real-world case studies, delegates will learn to identify hazards, implement preventive measures, and promote a culture of safety in their organisations.

Course Objectives

• To understand the importance of health and safety regulations in the workplace
• To identify common workplace hazards and risks
• To implement effective strategies for preventing accidents and injuries
• To promote a culture of safety and well-being among employees
• To ensure compliance with legal requirements and standards

Upon completion, delegates will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy working environment, enhancing employee well-being and organisational success.

What’s included in this Healthy Working Environment Training Course?

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Healthy Working Environment Training Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack