Strategic Osha Management Training Course
The Strategic Osha Management is a 5-day professional training programme delivered in-person or online in Occupational Safety, Health and Human Rights, ending with a TrustGate Corporate Skills certificate of completion.
This course is designed to provide participants with a practical and comprehensive understanding of occupational safety and health (OSHA) principles, legal requirements, and strategic management practices within modern workplaces and institutions. The training introduces parti...
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Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles and strategic importance of occupational safety and health
- Explain the legal and regulatory framework governing workplace safety
- Identify workplace hazards and apply structured risk assessment methods
- Apply the hierarchy of controls to manage occupational hazards
- Understand occupational health, hygiene, and exposure control
- Apply fire safety principles and emergency preparedness planning
- Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions
- Build a positive safety culture and strengthen safety leadership
- Strengthen compliance with OSH management systems and regulatory standards
Course Content
- Concept, scope, and strategic importance of OSH
- Legal and regulatory framework governing workplace safety
- Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees
- Overview of OSH management systems
- Key OSH terminologies and concepts
- Overview of common occupational hazards
- Types of workplace hazards (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychosocial)
- Hazard identification techniques
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Risk rating and prioritisation
- The hierarchy of hazard controls
- Documentation and record keeping
- Occupational diseases and illnesses
- Exposure monitoring and control
- Managing noise, dust, and chemical exposure
- Workplace ergonomics
- Health surveillance programmes
- Fatigue and psychosocial risk management
- Fire prevention principles
- Fire risk assessment
- Emergency response planning
- Evacuation procedures and drills
- First aid and emergency medical response
- Business continuity planning
- Selection and correct use of personal protective equipment
- Permit-to-work systems
- Safe work procedures and method statements
- Confined space entry
- Working at height
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Incident and accident classification
- Investigation techniques and root cause analysis
- Reporting requirements and documentation
- Corrective and preventive action planning
- Trend analysis and lessons learned
- Building a positive safety culture
- Behaviour-based safety
- Safety communication and training
- Management commitment and worker engagement
- Safety committees and worker participation
- OSH management system frameworks (e.g. ISO 45001 overview)
- Compliance audits and inspections
- Legal compliance and enforcement
- Continuous improvement and performance monitoring
- Emerging trends in occupational safety and health
Who Should Attend?
- Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Professionals
- Health and Safety Officers
- Facility and Operations Managers
- Human Resource Managers
- Compliance and Risk Managers
- Project Managers and Supervisors
- Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Committee Members
- Government Labour Inspectors and Regulators
- Manufacturing and Industrial Managers
- Construction Managers and Site Engineers
- Mining, Energy, and Utilities Professionals
- Anyone responsible for workplace safety, health, and wellbeing
Training Methodology
- Interactive lectures, group discussions, and practical exercises
- Real-world case studies and workplace hazard simulations
- Hands-on demonstrations of PPE use, permit-to-work systems, and emergency drills
Your facilitator
Dr. Riungu Festus Kinyua, PhD, Mkim
Dr. Riungu Festus Kinyua is an experienced strategic management and leadership consultant, executive trainer, educator and researcher with over three decades of experience in education administration, management, higher education, research and professional training.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Strategic Osha Management training?
The Strategic Osha Management runs for 5 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately.
Is the Strategic Osha Management delivered online or in-person?
This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Nairobi, Kigali, Mombasa, Dar es Salaam), live online, or in-house at your organisation.
How much does the Strategic Osha Management cost?
The fee is US$600 per person online and US$1,400 per person in person. In-person fees depend on the participant's country; the pricing card on this page shows the fee for yours.
When is the next Strategic Osha Management training?
A session is running now, from 2 November 2026 to 6 November 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya / Kigali, Rwanda. The next one runs from 30 November 2026 to 4 December 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team.
Do I get a certificate after completing the Strategic Osha Management?
Yes. Participants who complete the Strategic Osha Management receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.
What will I learn in the Strategic Osha Management?
Key learning outcomes include: Understand the principles and strategic importance of occupational safety and health; Explain the legal and regulatory framework governing workplace safety; Identify workplace hazards and apply structured risk assessment methods; Apply the hierarchy of controls to manage occupational hazards; Understand occupational health, hygiene, and exposure control.
