Programme Overview

The AIP Certificate in Advanced Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is designed for professionals responsible for strategic safety leadership, compliance management, and implementation of integrated Safety Management Systems within organisations.

This advanced programme aligns with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and incorporates global best practices including ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.

COURSE MODULES

🟢 Module 1: Strategic OHS Leadership & Governance

• OHS leadership responsibilities
• Corporate governance & safety accountability
• Safety culture development
• Ethical compliance & risk governance
• Executive reporting structures
• Legal liabilities of directors

🟢 Module 2: Advanced OHS Legislation & Regulatory Compliance

• In-depth legal interpretation of the OHS Act
• Construction Regulations (2014)
• Hazardous Chemical Agents Regulations
• Environmental & related legislation overview
• Legal appointments & mandatory agreements
• Department of Employment & Labour inspections
• Preparing for legal inquiries & audits

🟢 Module 3: Enterprise Risk Management & Advanced HIRA

• Enterprise-wide risk management frameworks
• Bow-Tie risk analysis
• Quantitative vs qualitative risk assessment
• Risk appetite & tolerance
• Control effectiveness evaluation
• Integration of risk into business strategy

🟢 Module 4: Integrated Safety Management Systems (SMS)

• Designing and implementing SMS
• Policy development & review
• Safety objectives & KPIs
• Internal and external audits
• Continuous improvement cycles
• ISO 45001 certification process
• Document control systems

🟢 Module 5: Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene

• Workplace exposure limits
• Noise & vibration management
• Hazardous chemical monitoring
• Ergonomic risk assessments
• Health surveillance programmes
• Wellness & mental health integration

🟢 Module 6: Incident Investigation & Legal Reporting

• Advanced root cause analysis
• ICAM / TapRooT methodologies
• Evidence collection & documentation
• Legal reporting obligations
• Compiling professional investigation reports
• Corrective & preventive action management

🟢 Module 7: Construction & High-Risk Industry Safety Management

• Construction work permits
• Working at heights management
• Confined space entry
• Lifting operations & crane safety
• Electrical safety compliance
• Contractor safety performance management

🟢 Module 8: Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity

• Emergency response planning
• Disaster management strategies
• Crisis communication
• Fire engineering basics
• Business continuity planning (BCP)
• Simulation exercises & drills

🟢 Module 9: Safety Auditing & Compliance Monitoring

• Developing audit frameworks
• Compliance audits vs system audits
• Audit reporting techniques
• Non-conformance classification
• CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Actions) systems
• Audit readiness for certification

🟢 Module 10: SHEQ Integration & Sustainability

• Integrating Safety, Health, Environment & Quality
• Environmental compliance overview
• ESG & sustainability principles
• Corporate reporting standards
• Continuous performance improvement