Occupational Health Awareness

Understanding occupational health risks and the importance of health at work

Course Overview

This course provides learners with an understanding of occupational health and the range of health conditions that can be caused or made worse by work. Learners will explore common occupational illnesses including musculoskeletal disorders, occupational lung disease, skin conditions, noise-induced hearing loss and stress-related illness. The course promotes early reporting, health surveillance and the prevention of work-related ill health.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand what occupational health means in a workplace context
• Identify common work-related health conditions and their causes
• Recognise early symptoms of occupational ill health
• Understand the purpose and types of health surveillance
• Promote early reporting and referral processes
• Support management of workers with health conditions
• Understand employer and employee duties relating to occupational health

Course Structure (3 topics, 9 lessons)