Advanced course for safety officers on complying with COVID-19 industrial safety standards Training

ABOUT THE TRAINING COURSE

The coronavirus pandemic is changing occupational health and safety requirements. Hygiene regulations and protective measures for preventing and/or breaking chains of infection have now become the top priority.

To protect employees and customers, the safety officer not only has a supportive role – it is a central role. As an employee in the operational field, the safety officer identifies the initial shortcomings or problems when implementing the operational concept of measures and can work towards eliminating these.

In this training, you will find out which operational preventative measures are necessary during a pandemic. 

Duration: 1/2 - day course

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN FROM THE COURSE?

Through this course, you will become familiar with the COVID-19 occupational health and safety requirements needed in order to fulfill your duties as a safety officer. You will understand the special measures used for preventing and breaking chains of infection in the company.

Topics to be covered in this course include:

• New situation – Coronavirus: Requirements of the latest regulations
• Potential paths of infection and the coronavirus
• Benefits of the protective measures
• Support options for safety officers
  • Risk assessment
  • Hygiene requirements at the company and their effectiveness
  • Communication
• Behaviour rules for infection prevention
  • Washing hands properly
  • Sneezing into your elbow
  • Distancing
  • Mouth and nose protection
• Additional important information 
  • What to do if you fall ill?
  • Who is part of a risk group?
  • Who are your contact persons within the company?

WHAT IS THE COURSE METHODOLOGY?

Participants will learn through role plays, case studies, group exercises, scenarios and discussions.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THE COURSE?

This course is specially designed for safety officers.

Prerequisite: None

WHO IS THE COURSE ADVISOR?

The course content and structure are designed by the domain experts from TÜV SÜD.

With immense experience and knowledge in the relevant standards, our team of product specialists and technical experts at TÜV SÜD, developed the course content based on current business landscape and market requirements.