Introduction

Safety Risk Assessment for Trade Unions Training Course is designed to empower professionals with advanced Occupational Health and Safety knowledge and practical risk management skills. The course focuses on strengthening workplace hazard identification, risk evaluation, incident prevention, and regulatory compliance in alignment with global ISO 45001 standards, labor laws, and modern safety governance frameworks. Participants gain critical skills in conducting structured risk assessments, advocating for safer working environments, and negotiating improved safety conditions for workers across diverse industries including construction, manufacturing, transport, oil & gas, and public services.

This training emphasizes a proactive approach to workplace safety culture transformation, equipping trade unions with tools for incident investigation, hazard control hierarchy, ergonomic risk reduction, and psychosocial risk management. It integrates real-world case studies, simulations, and participatory learning methods to ensure unions can effectively influence occupational safety policies, compliance audits, and workplace inspections. The course ultimately builds strong union capacity in

Programme Curriculum

Safety Risk Assessment for Trade Unions Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Master advanced Occupational Risk Assessment techniques
Understand Hazard Identification and Control Measures
Apply ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Strengthen Workplace Safety Culture and Compliance
Develop skills in Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
Implement Hierarchy of Controls in Risk Mitigation
Enhance Trade Union Safety Advocacy and Negotiation
Conduct effective Workplace Safety Audits and Inspections
Identify and manage Psychosocial and Ergonomic Risks
Improve Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
Build capacity in Data-driven Safety Reporting and Documentation
Promote Worker Participation in Safety Governance
Strengthen Legal Compliance with Labour and Safety Regulations

Target Audience

Trade Union Leaders and Officials
Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
Workplace Safety Committee Members
Labour Inspectors and Compliance Officers
Industrial Relations Officers
Occupational Health Practitioners
HR and Risk Management Professionals
Worker Representatives in High-risk Industries

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Occupational Safety & Risk Assessment

Introduction to OHS principles and frameworks
Understanding risk assessment terminology
Safety responsibilities of trade unions
Overview of workplace hazards
Legal foundations of occupational safety
Case Study: Factory accident analysis due to poor hazard identification procedures.

Module 2: Hazard Identification & Workplace Inspection Techniques

Types of workplace hazards (physical, chemical, biological)
Inspection checklists and tools
Near-miss reporting systems
Hazard mapping techniques
Real-time risk detection methods
Case Study: Construction site fall hazards identified through union-led inspection.

Module 3: Risk Analysis & Evaluation Methods

Probability vs severity matrix
Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
Risk prioritization frameworks
Data interpretation for safety decisions
Risk scoring methodologies
Case Study: Chemical plant leak risk evaluation and mitigation planning.

Module 4: Hierarchy of Controls & Risk Mitigation

Elimination and substitution strategies
Engineering controls application
Administrative controls in workplaces
PPE selection and effectiveness
Cost-benefit of safety controls
Case Study: Manufacturing plant reducing injuries through machine guarding systems.

Module 5: Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

Accident investigation procedures
5 Whys and Fishbone analysis
Evidence collection techniques
Reporting frameworks
Preventive action planning
Case Study: Transport accident caused by fatigue and poor scheduling systems.

Module 6: Occupational Health & Psychosocial Risks

Stress and workplace mental health risks
Ergonomic assessments
Workplace violence prevention
Fatigue management systems
Health surveillance programs
Case Study: Call center burnout and ergonomic injury reduction program.

Module 7: Safety Audits, Compliance & Legal Frameworks

Conducting safety audits
Labour law compliance requirements
Inspection reporting standards
Regulatory enforcement mechanisms
Union role in compliance monitoring
Case Study: Oil refinery audit leading to compliance upgrades and hazard reduction.

Module 8: Emergency Preparedness & Safety Leadership

Emergency response planning
Evacuation procedures and drills
Crisis communication strategies
Safety leadership development
Worker engagement in emergencies
Case Study: Warehouse fire emergency response and evacuation effectiveness.

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

Hazard identification risk evaluation safety planning compliance monitoring

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