Safety Officer Course: The Training Experience

No matter what kind of business it may be, It is the employer's responsibility to make sure that their business's physical premises is a safe and healthy place for all of their employees, the best way to do this is by simply hiring someone who has done a safety officer course who can effectively maintain safety. Not only are these basic workers right, but it helps keep the business running smoothly in the long run. But it is also up to the employees to act in a way that is not dangerous, and to report any safety issues or concerns they may have about the current working conditions.

Safety in the workplace can have a lot of useful benefits. When employees feel that they are safe and looked after, they are more likely to be motivated and engaged, which will help increase morale and productivity. Unsafe workplaces lead to stress and anxiety when workers are unsatisfied with their current working conditions.

By sending an employee on a safety officer course, the employer is working towards creating an environment where employees feel safe, and their concerns are heard. In this article we will look at exactly what a safety officer is, what our safety officer course covers, and the roles and responsibilities that a safety officer should play.

Overview Of Safety Officer Training:

The safety officer course offered by EMCARE will equip you with a SAIOSH safety officer certificate that does not expire, and the course takes place over two weeks, in which participants cover the necessary models, and one day, in which participants complete the online assessment module.

The safety officer course includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• First Aid levels 1, 2 and 3
  This includes learning to administer lifesaving first aid to adults and children, treating wounds, attending to accidents, spinal injuries and emergency childbirth.
  
  
• Basic Fire Fighting
  This will cover containing and extinguishing fires using basic fire extinguishing equipment, which you will be taught how to operate.
  
  
• Legal Liability
  This covers the legal ins and outs of what is required in the workplace, how to ensure that everyone is aware of the legal rules and regulations regarding safety, and how the business can ensure compliance.
  
  
• SHE Representative
  This equips the health and safety officer to be able to represent an employee in matters regarding their health and safety in the workplace. In other words, they can act as a mediator or middleman in situations between the employee and the employer.
  
  
• Accident/Incident Investigations
  If an incident of any kind happens it is very important for it be fully investigated on after which it should also be correctly reported on. At EMCARE will teach the safety officer how to do this correctly and effectively.
  
  
• Emergency Evacuation
  In case of an emergency a way to evacuate the building should be set up by the safety officer, and be taught to all the other staff, so that when something actually happens, staff no what to do and do not panic.
  
  
• Hazardous Material Handling
  It is important for a safety officer to know how to handle hazmat (hazardous materials) correctly and safely, our EMCARE course covers this in a lot of detail.

Safety Officer Course: Roles And Responsibilities Of The Job

In short, a safety officer is an individual who is trained to encourage safety in the workspace by setting up good safety guidelines. Safety officers are also responsible for checking how effective the company's policies and safety programs are when it comes to both accidents and emergencies of various kinds. They are also responsible for identifying potential risks and hazards to prevent any future danger or injury.

In short, a safety officer is an individual who is trained to encourage safety in the workspace by setting up good safety guidelines. Safety officers are also responsible for checking how effective the company's policies and safety programs are when it comes to both accidents and emergencies of various kinds. They are also responsible for identifying potential risks and hazards to prevent any future danger or injury.

• Planning:
  The popular saying, 'prevention is better than a cure', can easily be applied to the responsibility of a safety officer. By analysing the current working conditions and effectively planning for upcoming events and situations, the safety officer ensures that the workspace is equipped with all the necessary safety and emergency equipment, which is also a part of risk assessment, as well as ensuring the workers have all the right tools for physical everyday jobs.
  
  
• Implementing:
  The safety officer needs to ensure that rules and regulations are implemented in the workplace and that all employees conduct themselves in a manner that does not risk causing harm to themselves or the workplace. Enforcing safety, educating fellow employees on emergency protocols and ensuring that everyone knows the role they play in maintaining safety is of utmost importance to prevent accidents, injury or death in the future.
  
  
• Supervising:
  Facilitating training and educational talks is part of overseeing that everyone is on the same page and ready to act their part if necessary. The safety officer will be responsible every day for the general supervision of activities, making sure that everything is above the board and up to the safety standards that need to be followed.

Safety Officer Course: Post-Training

After completing your safety officer course and successfully passing the tests, you will receive an OHS certificate as well as a safety officer certificate to verify that you have completed the course and are now qualified to implement and handle safety procedures.

A safety officer adds a sense of value and security to an organisation and shares their knowledge and experience with the rest of the workplace, educating fellow employees on safe practices, implementing programs and procedures in the workplace and working with managers or leaders to stay ahead of trends and changes within the industry.

Safety Officer Course Through EMCARE

For those who are reading and willing to learn, EMCARE is proud to offer a variety of courses that cover everything you need to know about health and safety and equip you to handle a variety of situations. By choosing EMCARE to train and facilitate your safety officer course, you are choosing the number one training provider. You can rest assured that you will receive engaging training and the highest level of professionalism throughout the experience.

As a safety officer, those around you will be relying on you, so choose a training provider that you can rely on, too.

EMCARE specifically offers courses for individuals in the health, safety and medical industries, which means you can select a course tailored to your qualification needs in your industry. You can apply for the safety officer course at a variety of branches conveniently located throughout South Africa, including Durban, Johannesburg, and Cape Town.