Workplace Health, Safety & Wellbeing Program (10 Days)

Day 1: Foundations of Workplace Safety

• Why safety matters for people and performance
• Legal and moral responsibilities of employers and staff
• Elements of an effective safety program
• Building a proactive safety mindset

Day 2: Hazard Awareness

• Types of workplace hazards (physical, chemical, biological, psychosocial)
• Spotting hazards in everyday tasks
• Recording and communicating concerns
• Prioritizing issues that need action

Day 3: Risk Assessment Basics

• Understanding likelihood and consequence
• Simple steps to evaluate risk
• Choosing proportionate controls
• Reviewing assessments regularly

Day 4: Safe Work Practices

• Designing tasks to minimize harm
• Safe use of tools, machinery, and materials
• Housekeeping and workplace organization
• Encouraging safe habits across teams

Day 5: Incident Prevention & Reporting

• Recognizing near misses as learning opportunities
• Incident notification and documentation
• Root cause thinking (non-technical)
• Turning findings into improvements

Day 6: Health & Wellbeing at Work

• Managing fatigue, stress, and workload pressures
• Promoting healthy routines and support resources
• Preventing harassment and bullying
• Creating inclusive, respectful environments

Day 7: Emergency Preparedness

• Planning for fires, spills, and medical events
• Roles and responsibilities in emergencies
• Evacuation procedures and communication
• Post-incident recovery and support

Day 8: Training, Communication & Engagement

• Planning safety briefings and toolbox discussions
• Using clear language to reinforce safe behaviour
• Encouraging reporting without blame
• Recognizing positive safety contributions

Day 9: Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Safety inspections and walk-throughs
• Simple performance indicators
• Corrective and preventive actions
• Learning from trends over time

Day 10: Building a Safety Culture

• Leadership behaviours that set the tone
• Integrating safety into daily decisions
• Partnering with workers and representatives
• Creating a sustainable improvement roadmap