Introduction

Occupational Health and Safety Law Training is a comprehensive program designed to equip professionals with in-depth knowledge of workplace safety compliance, labor law regulations, risk management frameworks, and hazard prevention systems. In today’s fast-evolving industrial and corporate environments, organizations are increasingly required to adhere to stringent OSH legislation, regulatory compliance standards, and occupational risk mitigation strategies to protect employees and ensure legal accountability.

Occupational Health and Safety Law Training Course provides a practical and legal understanding of occupational health policies, workplace accident prevention, safety auditing, enforcement mechanisms, and global OHS standards. Participants will gain the expertise needed to implement effective safety management systems, legal compliance procedures, and proactive risk assessment tools that reduce incidents, improve workplace culture, and ensure sustainable organizational performance.

Programme Curriculum

Occupational Health and Safety Law Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Understand Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legal frameworks
Apply workplace safety compliance regulations effectively
Identify and control industrial hazards and workplace risks
Implement risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Develop safety management systems (SMS) aligned with ISO 45001
Interpret labor laws and employee protection statutes
Conduct workplace safety audits and inspections
Improve incident reporting and accident investigation procedures
Promote health and safety culture in organizations
Ensure compliance with OSHA and ILO standards
Reduce workplace injuries through preventive safety strategies
Strengthen emergency preparedness and response planning
Enhance legal accountability and regulatory compliance enforcement

Target Audience

Health and Safety Officers
HR Managers and HR Officers
Compliance and Risk Managers
Industrial Engineers and Supervisors
Construction Site Managers
Manufacturing Plant Supervisors
Legal and Regulatory Affairs Professionals
Government Inspectors and Labour Officers

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety Law

Overview of global OHS frameworks (OSHA, ILO, ISO 45001)
Legal responsibilities of employers and employees
Key principles of workplace safety legislation
Rights and duties under occupational safety laws
Case Study: Factory injury due to lack of compliance inspection

Module 2: Workplace Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

Types of workplace hazards (physical, chemical, biological)
Risk assessment methodologies (HIRA, JSA)
Hazard control hierarchy principles
Risk evaluation and prioritization techniques
Case Study: Chemical plant exposure incident analysis

Module 3: Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Structure of an effective SMS
Implementation of ISO 45001 standards
Safety policy development and documentation
Continuous improvement in safety systems
Case Study: Construction company reducing accident rate by 60%

Module 4: Accident Investigation & Reporting

Incident reporting procedures and documentation
Root cause analysis techniques (5 Why, Fishbone)
Legal reporting requirements
Preventive corrective actions (CAPA systems)
Case Study: Workplace fatality investigation in manufacturing plant

Module 5: Fire Safety & Emergency Response

Fire risk assessment and prevention systems
Emergency evacuation planning
Use of firefighting equipment and PPE
Crisis communication during emergencies
Case Study: Office building fire evacuation failure analysis

Module 6: Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene

Workplace health monitoring systems
Noise, dust, and chemical exposure control
Ergonomics and employee wellness programs
Medical surveillance and health screening
Case Study: Hearing loss claims in mining industry

Module 7: Legal Compliance & Enforcement

National labor laws and OHS regulations
Inspection and enforcement procedures
Penalties for non-compliance
Employer liability and legal risk exposure
Case Study: Legal action against unsafe construction site

Module 8: Safety Culture & Behavioral Safety

Developing positive safety culture
Behavioral-based safety (BBS) approach
Employee engagement in safety programs
Leadership role in safety compliance
Case Study: Oil refinery safety culture transformation success

Training Methodology

This course employs a participatory and hands-on approach to ensure practical learning, including:

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Legal compliance hazard regulation knowledge workplace safety auditing risk management

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Nov 02 2026

02 Nov — 06 Nov 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000