PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

COHSP^® program designed to develop the knowledge and practical skills of health and safety representatives, managers and supervisors to deal with Occupational Health and Safety issues in the workplace. Participants will gain a basic knowledge of their relevant legal responsibilities for OHS. Participants should also develop skills that will enable them to confidently carry out their responsibilities and contribute to the implementation of an effective OHS management process in their workplace. As well as equip participants with the necessary competency of managing activities of Occupational Health and Safety in corporations.

PROGRAM DURATION

Coursework  (60 hours)
Examination  (4 hours)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

COHSP^® is designed for all those professionals who want to excel their Occupational Health and Safety competencies. These professionals may belong to any industry, including: Engineering, Education, Healthcare, Construction, Information Technology, Utilities, Telecommunication, Consultancy, Financial Services, Technology, Manufacturing ….etc

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Candidates must master the following modules before completing the Certification Exam. These modules comprise the core Occupational Health and Safety capabilities, as determined internationally by the HRMI and EHRC standards.

Module1: OSH Principles

- Confined Spaces for General Industry
- Ergonomics for Non-Office Workers
- Ergonomics for Office Workers
- Industrial Hygiene

Module2: Standards and Regulations

- Introduction to OSHA and the OSH Act
- ISO 14000 & EMS
- OHSAS 18001

Module3: Equipments and Preparedness

- Machinery and Machine Guarding
- Forklift Safety
- Materials Handling and Storage
- Electrical Safety for General Industry
- Personal Protective Equipment for General Industry
- Means of Egress and Fire Protection
- Walking and Working Surfaces

Module4: Trauma and Safety

- Lead Safety in the Workplace
- Personal Response to Trauma
- Professional Response to Trauma
- Safety Orientation

EXAMINATION
The examination is composed of multiple-choice questions and two case studies, which including the definition related questions, the understanding of the conceptions, discussion the comparative merits of each question, as well as the solutions under various assumptions.