COURSE SYNOPSIS
The General HSE course is designed to provide basic understanding and necessary awareness of safety management in organisations. The course will provide needed HSE skills for field and office workers in both public and private establishments to be able to perform their tasks safely and successfully.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this training include:
- Provide basic understanding of safety management in organisations;
- Equip participants with skills to improve safety performance during tasks;
- Provide skills that will help develop a well-informed workforce that will play; active roles in the organisation’s risk management.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the training, participants will:
- Understand the need for safety management in organisations;
- Understand the roles of HSE officers;
- Be able to identify the hazards and risks in their tasks and the basic controls to employ;
- Be able to contribute effectively to achieving the HSE objectives in their organisation.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
Graduates in Nigeria (HND or bachelor degree).
COURSE SYNOPSIS
The HSE Level 3 course is designed to provide advanced skills in HSE management. It offers deeper understanding of the core elements essential for the design, implementation and improvement of sound HSE management system. The course is one of the tools used by ISPON to regulate the practice of safety and ensure continuous professional development of safety professionals in Nigeria. Persons who desire to be registered as safety professionals in Nigeria must have undergone this course as a mandatory requirement. It is also required by organisations as part of personnel competence during projects, accreditations, interviews or other critical processes. Therefore, the HSE Level 3 training is in regular high demand.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this training include:
- Provide in-depth understanding of the relevance of effective HSE management;
- Provide advanced skills for the development, implementation and maintenance of sound HSE management system in any organisation;
- Expose participants to various tools and techniques for risk management;
- Prepare participants to meet minimum requirements for the practice of safety management.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the training, participants will:
- Gain in-depth understanding of the need for good HSE management system in organisations;
- Be able to design, implement, maintain and audit HSE management systems;
- Be able to monitor and improve safety performance in organisations;
- Be able to perform risk management using the hazard and effect management process (HEMP);
- Be able to demonstrate needed safety leadership in organisations;
- Demonstrate minimum competency required for registration and practice as safety professionals in Nigeria.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
HSE Level 3 training is suitable for workers at the management level in organisations. Persons who work as managers, supervisors, team leads, foremen, site engineers, and other similar roles, or persons seeking to be registered as safety professionals should participate in this training.
COURSE SYNOPSIS
The HSE Level 2 course is designed to provide basic understanding and necessary awareness of safety management in organisations. The course will provide needed HSE skills for field and office workers in both public and private establishments to be able to perform their tasks safely and successfully.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this training include:
- Provide basic understanding of safety management in organisations;
- Equip participants with skills to improve safety performance during tasks;
- Provide skills that will help develop a well-informed workforce that will play; active roles in the organisation’s risk management.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the training, participants will:
- Understand the need for safety management in organisations;
- Understand the roles of HSE officers;
- Be able to identify the hazards and risks in their tasks and the basic controls to employ;
- Be able to contribute effectively to achieving the HSE objectives in their organisation.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
HSE Level 2 training is suitable for workers and individuals who do not have a degree (HND or BSc degree). Such target audience may include anyone who has ordinary national diploma (OND) degree or its equivalent, senior secondary school certificates or other similar qualifications.
COURSE SYNOPSIS
The Certified Safety Trainer (CST) is a competence certificate awarded to persons who have met the minimum requirement to work as trainers, instructors, facilitators or take similar roles in safety related fields in Nigeria. It is a regulatory tool used by the Institute to control training activities and it is mandatory for anyone who desires to work as trainers, instructors, facilitators or take similar roles in safety related fields.
The certification process entails successful completion of the Training Management Course, which qualifies the participants to take assessments in their selected scope leading to the award of CST certificate.
The Training Management course will help participants gain and maintain competence needed for managing training activities in safety. Purposefully designed, participants in this hands-on training will be exposed to latest trends and best practices in training management and have the opportunity to gain vital skills for effective training delivery.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the training include:
- To provide relevant knowledge and skills for training management
- To prequalify safety trainers, instructors and facilitators in Nigeria
- To ensure quality of training in the area of safety management
- To track the competence of safety trainers, instructors and facilitators in Nigeria
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the training, participants will be able to use the information provided in the course to:
- Carry out training needs assessment
- Design training curriculum and other necessary tools for training management
- Successfully manage a training session both online and offline
- Develop interactive PowerPoint slides for effective training engagement
- Manage difficult audience
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
Participants in this course may include anyone who wants to work as Instructor, Trainer or Facilitator on any safety related course or take similar roles in Nigeria, or those who want to carry out safety related training in which certificates will be issued at the end of the course.
Other participants may also include Directors of organizations, managers, supervisors and those who are responsible for transfer of professional knowledge in any fields of safety management.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The following are the minimum eligible requirements.
- Persons seeking the CST certification must have HND or bachelor degree in relevant discipline, and must be an active ISPON member (MISPN or FISPN).
- Anyone seeking to obtain the CST certificate must be expert in their field of practice with verifiable industry experience.
- Participants must have their personal computers/laptops.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory.
COURSE SYNOPSIS
Many chemicals used at work pose serious health risk to the workers. The consequences of exposures to these chemicals can lead to chronic or acute health effects, and can be life threatening or even fatal depending on several factors. Explosive substances, solvents, dangerous goods and other chemicals in various forms have also contributed to increased risk of fire and explosion when not properly managed.
The course will equip participants on how to safely handle different chemicals and hazardous materials that may be present in their workplaces. The course will also cover the requirements of ISO 11014:2009 Safety Data Sheet.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the course include:
- Provide detailed understanding of hazardous substances and dangerous goods;
- Expose participants to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of chemical classification and labeling;
- Understand the physical, chemical, radiological and toxicological properties of various chemicals;
- Provide sound understanding of various effects of exposures to hazardous substances and dangerous goods;
- Learn how to safely handle hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods including selection of storage facilities.
- Learn how to safely manage emergency situations, including accident release and clean up;
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Clearly describe and identify hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods at work;
- Understand classification of chemicals and the use of labeling as provided by the GHS;
- Understand different properties of chemicals;
- Carry out health risk assessment due to chemicals and dangerous goods;
- Safely handle dangerous chemicals and specify suitable storage and containment;
- Safely manage emergencies that may arise from accidental release and contact with dangerous chemicals;
- Use the Safety Data Sheet to safely guide operations involving hazardous chemicals.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
The course is designed for anyone who may be involved in the handling of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods, or anyone who may be exposed to the substances. It is especially recommended for workers in offshore operations, manufacturing processes, chemical and biomedical laboratories, cement plants, fertilizers manufacturing, among others.
The hazards and effects management process (HEMP) is the heart of HSE management systems in an organization.
It is developed to provide a structured approach to the analysis of hazards throughout the life cycle of an installation. The HEMP process within an HSE-MS involves the identification of hazards and effects, assessment of the associated risks and the specification of the control and recovery measures which must be in place and maintained in place.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The training is designed to:
- Provide comprehensive knowledge of the risk management process in organizations
- Achieve corporate HSE objectives through the systematic hazard management process
- Further promote risk-based thinking to achieve loss prevention
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Use the IACR process of HEMP to effectively manage risks associated with operations in their organizations
- Carry out risk assessment using various tools brainstorming, job hazard analysis, bow tie
- Use the risk assessment matrix to guide decision making during critical operations
- Carry out risk analysis using the qualitative and semi-quantitative methods
- Develop suitable risk controls and mitigation measures.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
Managers, supervisors and all team leads.
COURSE SYNOPSIS
First aid is a key aspect of emergency response and recovery measures in organisations. Medical emergency and accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. Having the right skills acquired in this training will enhance the participants to become more resourceful at such critical times.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this training include:
- To provide advanced first aid skills that will enhance participants to provide live support to victims of accidents and those in medical emergencies.
- To guide participants on how to manage emergency situations and respond effectively during incidents.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the training, participants will:
- Gain in-depth knowledge of the principles and practice of first aid;
- Understand the correct procedures for various first aid and medical emergencies;
- Be able to provide basic life support persons suffering from injuries or other medical conditions;
- Understand how to perform resuscitation using chest compression and AED
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
The training is suitable and recommended for all workers.
A healthy environment is the foundation on which a sound economy and society depends. The essential role that ecosystems play in supporting our society establishes an environmental imperative that must be respected in all decision processes. For organizations, there is a growing need to improve environmental performance and meet requirements of relevant local and international standards.
This course explores the requirements of ISO 14001 EMS, introduces the core principles of sustainable development and provides sound knowledge of environmental protection through operational process improvements.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The training is designed to:
- Help organizations achieve improvements in environmental performance
- Provide thorough knowledge of environmental issues locally and globally
- Equip participants with sound knowledge of ISO 14001 EMS
- Equip participants towards improved waste management practices
- Provide good knowledge of sustainable development
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the training, participants will:
- Be able to identify environmental aspects and the impacts associated with operations
- Understand the provisions of relevant local and international legal frameworks for environmental protection
- Understand the principles and practice of waste management
- Gain in-depth knowledge of ISO 14001 standard and be able to contribute towards overall environmental performance
- Understand various global environmental issues.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
Supervisors team leads and the general workers.
COURSE SYNOPSIS
The gas testing training is designed to equip participants with needed skills and competence to detect the presence of hazardous gases in the workplace. Critical operations such as working in confined spaces or working in gas facilities require specialized controls in other to prevent disasters. The training will provide knowledge of gas testing procedure to detect the presence and concentration of toxic and explosive gases so that adequate controls can be implemented to avoid incidents.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this training include:
- Provide in-depth understanding of the various types of hazardous gases that may be present at work;
- Provide comprehensive knowledge of the risks associated with the gases/fumes;
- Train participants on how to carry out risk assessment relating to toxic and explosive gases;
- Provide the needed competence to work as a gas tester and be able to monitor the presence of hazardous gases at work.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the training, participants will:
- Gain in-depth understanding of the various hazardous gases during operations;
- Be able to assess the risk due to the presence of, and exposure to hazardous gases;
- Be able to select suitable protective equipment for safe operation during confined space works and other similar activities;
- Be able to carry out gas testing and interpret the test results;
- Be able to recommend suitable measures to control the presence of hazardous gases.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
The gas testing training is designed for personnel who work in confined spaces, gas plants, tank farms, and other processes where hazardous gases may exist. The course is especially recommended for managers, supervisors and team leads who are responsible for m managing risks relating to toxic or explosive conditions.
Confined space safety is mandatory for all workers entering a confined space.
COURSE SYNOPSIS
The Advanced Fire Safety course is designed to equip participants with specialised skills in fire fighting, and it forms part of loss prevention and loss control programmes in organizations.
Fire incident is a common occurrence at the workplace, causing avoidable injuries, loss of lives and properties. While many organizations have put measures in place to prevent fire outbreaks, it is important to have an effective emergency plan in place that will aid effective response in critical times. This course will expose participants to the standard risk assessment process based on ISO 31000 to help them understand practical approaches to fire prevention. It will further expose them to best available technologies in fire fighting. In addition, the participants will learn how to administer first aid and CPR to support fire victims.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the course include:
- Provide practical knowledge of fire prevention at work;
- Train participants on how to carry out fire risk assessment using the risk assessment process in ISO 31000;
- Expose participants to practical firefighting skills using advanced techniques and technologies;
- Equip participants with skills in first aid and CPR to support fire victims.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Apply the knowledge to prevent fire incidents at work;
- Carry out fire risk assessments following ISO 31000 process;
- Be able to advise the organization on practical measures to control fire outbreaks;
- Use best available technologies to fight fire at work;
- Provide emergency support for fire victims using standard first procedures.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
The course is designed for persons who want to work as fire fighters in their organization or with the State Fire Service. It is also suitable for personnel who work in offshore, tank farms, gas plants, processing and manufacturing plants and other similar facilities where the risk of fire is high.
COURSE SYNOPSIS
HSE MS provides the blueprint for driving HSE related activities in an organization. It provides the structure, responsibilities, processes, procedures, resources needed to achieve continual improvement in safety performance. It is the means by which an organizations control risk through the management process and is part of the overall management system that facilitates the management of the occupational health and safety risks associated with the business of the organization.
This course is designed to help organizations achieve continual HSE improvement through the systematic implementation of the elements of HSE-MS and the implementation of ISO 45000 for occupational health and safety management.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the course include:
- Expose participants to the concepts of HSE management in organizations;
- Provide detailed knowledge of the elements of HSE-MS;
- Understand the roles of leadership and commitment in the success of HSE management.
- Guide participants on how to apply the knowledge to improve HSE performance;
- Guide participants on how to develop the HSE manual for organizations.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the training, participants will:
- Gain deep understanding of HSE management in organizations;
- Be able to develop relevant HSE policies for organizations;
- Be able to apply the elements of HSE MS to drive continual improvement in HSE performance;
- Be able to develop HSE manual for organizations;
- Understand the essence risk management and gain insights of how business risks are being managed.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
The training is suitable for top management staff, HSE Officers and anyone who is responsible for driving HSE activities in an organization. It is also recommended for all business owners.
COURSE SYNOPSIS
Conflicts arise every day at work due to the continuous human-to-human and human-to-machine interactions. Conflicts can arise between colleagues at work, organizations and their contractors, third parties, host communities or other stakeholders. When not properly resolved, these can lead to crisis and disaster.
This course is designed to provide comprehensive understanding of managing conflicts and crisis in organizations to ensure safe and continuous operations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the course include:
- To understand the meaning of conflicts and crisis;
- To understand the types and causes of conflicts and how to avoid crisis;
- To understand how to identify relevant stakeholders and actors in a conflict;
- To provide thorough knowledge of community affairs;
- To expose participants to different conflict resolution strategies including the Thomas-Kilman strategies;
- Expose participants to various approaches to crisis management;
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the training, participants will:
- Gain clear knowledge of the meaning conflicts and crisis;
- Be able to identify the causes and types of conflicts and how crisis can be prevented;
- Be able to identify all relevant stakeholders and actors in a conflict;
- Gain in-depth understanding of community affairs and how this can help in crisis prevention and management;
- Be able to manage and resolve conflicts using the Thomas-Kilman strategies, among others;
- Be able to manage crisis using best approaches discussed in the training.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
This training is recommended for managers, company representatives, supervisors, community liaison officers, and anyone who may be involved in similar roles.
COURSE SYNOPSIS
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required to be carried out by laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria before commencing the execution of a project which may have significant environmental impact. The essence of the study is to conduct a comprehensive study of the environment where the proposed project will be executed and identify all possible impacts that the project can cause so that adequate mitigation measures can be put in place.
In this training, participants will gain thorough knowledge of EIA processes, tools and all that is required to conduct a credible assessment of the potential impacts of a project.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the course include:
- To provide sound knowledge of EIA meaning and requirements;
- To gain understanding of the legal framework for EIA studies;
- To gain deep understanding of the stages of EIA;
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Clearly describe EIA and the requirements in Nigeria;
- Explain the legal framework for EIA studies in Nigeria;
- Identify potential impacts of a proposed project;
- Identify suitable measures to mitigate any significant adverse effects;
- Engage effectively with various relevant stakeholders;
- Participate actively in an EIA study alongside other relevant professionals;
- Contribute in the drafting of the EIA report.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
The course is recommended for project managers, supervisors, contractors and anyone involved in project risk management.
COURSE SYNOPSIS
Occupational health and hygiene is concerned with the two way relationship between health and work, particularly helping organizations to understand the impact of work exposures on the health and wellbeing of workers. During operations, the risk of hazardous substances and other work conditions must be properly assessed, and effective controls and recovery measures put in place to safeguard people who may be exposed.
This course provides in-depth knowledge of occupational health and hygiene management, covering in details, the concepts, principles and practice of occupational health, as well as a detailed process for health risk assessment which will aid in the selection of suitable control measures.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the course include:
- Introduce participants to the concepts, principles and practice of occupational health and hygiene;
- Guide the participants through the process of occupational hazards identification;
- Provide in-depth knowledge of health risk assessment;
- Guide participants on how to select appropriate risk control measures and develop barriers against release of hazards.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, participants will:
- Gain sound understanding of occupational health and hygiene;
- Be able to identify various health hazards at work;
- Be able to carry out health risk assessment;
- Be able to select suitable barriers against health hazards and recommend practical measures to protect people who may be exposed to work hazards.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
The course is suitable to managers, supervisors, team leads, site nurses, HSE officers and workers who may be exposed to hydrocarbons, other chemicals, radiation and other health hazards at work.
- PSYCHOMETRIC TOOLS FOR PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT
COURSE SYNOPSIS
The personality assessment is a predictive safety tool based on a set of 204 questions that are non-intrusive, non-invasive and very easy to understand. The test questions are based on data collected from working adults and are designed at 4th grade reading level. Participants will take the assessment within 15-20 minutes and a Safety Report will be produced by the system within 3 minutes which to predict the behaviour and personality of the test-taker.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This exercise is designed to:
- Predict normal personality of employees
- Provide more reliable information for decision making
- Drive the process for occupational success
- Serve as a tool for assessing safety-related competencies by predicting safety-related behaviors in the workplace
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the exercise,
- The organization will be able to use the Safety Report to predict personalities and behaviours of the employees
- The organization will have a better decision criteria for selecting employees and allocating responsibilities based on their risk potentials.
- The organization will be able to use the Safety Report to determine training needs for workers’ improvement.
- The workers will become more aware of their personalities, and be better disposed to achieve targeted improvements.
- The Safety Report will help the organization design effective loss prevention program for an overall business success.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
The Psychometric test is recommended for all employees, including senior management staff, middle management and new intakes.
- HEARTS AND MINDS SAFETY COURSE
COURSE SYNOPSIS
The world is changing and for one to be relevant in the present season, positions and mind sets that are no longer relevant should be changed. This includes attitudes of employees to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) issues that cause accidents.
This course is designed to win the hearts and minds of the participants by exposing them to attitudes and behaviours that promote safety at the work place. It will equip and motivate participants to prevent loss-producing events at work and become worthy custodians of the company’s core values and maintain a high level of HSE culture.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The course will provide in-depth knowledge of:
- The desired HSE culture and core values in the organization
- Various leadership and supervision styles for improved team performance
- How organizations can achieve loss prevention through effective supervision
- Various violations and rule breaking exhibited by workers.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Change the way they think so as to change their behaviours.
- Enhance productivity by reducing loss producing events and ensuring sufficient layers of protection.
- Improve supervision.
- Manage hazards and their effects on humans, assets, environment and reputation.
- Build a positive occupational health, safety and environmental culture within their spheres of influence
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
Recommended for senior management staff and supervisors.