This course introduces learners to the essential principles of workplace safety and health from a human resource management perspective. Learners explore common workplace hazards, employee health concerns, and employer responsibilities for maintaining safe work environments, with a strong emphasis on compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
Module 1: Workplace Safety and Human Resource Management
Module 2: Common Workplace Hazards and Health Concerns
Module 3: Employer Responsibilities for Safety and Health
Module 4: OSHA Overview and Regulatory Requirements
Module 5: Safety Policies, Procedures, and Compliance
Module 6: Promoting a Culture of Workplace Safety
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
Explain the importance of workplace safety within human resource management
Identify common workplace hazards and employee health issues
Understand employer responsibilities for maintaining safe work environments
Describe the role and function of OSHA
Apply basic safety, health, and compliance principles to organizational practices
Support a culture of workplace safety and regulatory compliance
Certificate of completion
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.