WORKSHOP ON HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

18^th-19^th March, 2026                                                                                                                30^th April- 1^st May, 2026

30^th-31^st July, 2026                                                                                                                       29^th-30^th September, 2026

Introduction

 Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management courses cover foundational concepts, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and sustainability, teaching how to identify hazards, implement controls (like PPE), manage waste, and build a strong safety culture through training and policy development, often referencing international standards like ISO 45001
and ISO 14001 for systematic management. 

 Course Outline

Module One: Health, Safety and Environment Basic Concepts

• Introduction to HSE: Definitions of basic terms, the importance of safety in various industries, and the historical evolution of workplace safety.
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment: Tools and techniques for identifying hazards (physical, chemical, biological), conducting Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and using risk matrices to prioritize control measures.
• Legal & Regulatory Frameworks: Overview of local and international laws, including OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
  standards, EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) guidelines, and ISO standards like ISO 45001 (Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental).
• Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene: Managing workplace exposure to noise, chemicals, and toxins; ergonomic assessments; and promoting employee mental and physical well-being. 

Module Two: Safety Engineering & Operations

• Fire Safety: Fire chemistry, classification of fires, proper use of extinguishing equipment, and evacuation procedures.
• Emergency Preparedness: Planning for disasters, crisis management, and first aid practice (including CPR/AED).
• Workplace Operational Safety: Specific protocols for high-risk activities such as:
  • Working at heights.
  • Confined space management.
  • Permit to Work (PTW) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
    systems.
  • Mechanical and electrical hazard guarding. 

Module Three: Environmental Management

• Sustainability & Protection: Principles of environmental stewardship, sustainable resource use, and air/water/soil pollution control.
• Waste Management: Techniques for waste segregation, disposal of hazardous materials, and recycling strategies.
• Impact Assessment: Conducting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and monitoring ecological compliance. 

Module Four: Management Systems & Leadership

• HSE Management Systems (HSE-MS): Developing, implementing, and auditing integrated management systems.
• Accident Investigation: Root cause analysis (RCA), incident reporting, and data-driven decision-making to prevent future failures.
• Safety Culture & Leadership: Behavioral safety training, promoting proactive reporting, and the role of leadership in fostering a safety-first culture.

Duration: Two (2) days                                                                                                   Fee: N180,000 

For Whom:

Health officers, Safety Manager, Production Manager, Administrative Manager, and other Managers with responsibility for environment.