About this Course

This MOOC on Safety and Health at Work is essential for understanding the various hazards, risks, workplace accidents, and occupational diseases, their societal and economic costs, and their impacts on productivity. It advocates for the fundamental right to workplace safety and health and encourages the development of action plans to improve organizational safety processes. The course is offered by JaverianaX and is conducted in Spanish.

What Students Will Learn

  • Identification of hazards and risk assessment methodologies.
  • Development of preventive and corrective actions for workplace safety.
  • Creation of action plans for real or hypothetical cases in a workplace context.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement processes in workplace safety and health.

Course Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required for this introductory-level course, making it accessible to anyone interested in the subject of workplace safety and health.

Course Coverage

  • Fundamental concepts of Safety and Health at Work.
  • Hazard identification and risk assessment.
  • Preventive and corrective measures for enhancing workplace safety.
  • Creation and implementation of safety action plans.
  • Understanding the economic, social, and human costs of workplace accidents and diseases.

Who this Course is For

This course is ideal for public and private employees and employers from any sector or contractual modality, and anyone interested in improving workplace safety and health.

Real-World Application

Learners can use the skills from this course to assess and improve safety measures within their organizations, reduce risks of workplace injuries and diseases, and promote a safer, healthier work environment. These capabilities are critical for maintaining compliance with occupational health regulations and minimizing financial losses due to workplace accidents.

Course Syllabus

  • Introduction to Safety and Health at Work.
  • Understanding and Applying Hazard Identification.
  • Risk Assessment Techniques.
  • Designing Preventive and Corrective Actions.
  • Developing and Executing Action Plans for Safety Improvement.