GENERAL STUDIES DIVISION

Occupational Safety Health and Welfare


The main objective of this occupational health and safety course is to introduce students to the potential hazards and possible potential occupational diseases which they may encounter on the job. It also informs them about the importance of personal protection, the work station and tool design. The students are introduced to International and National agencies in charge of the health and safety of workers. They are also taught the importance of having check lists, carrying out inspections and writing accident reports. The topics include: History Of Occupational Health & Safety, Barbados and Occupational Health & Safety, Hazards At Work, Noise and Vibration, Personal Protection, and Fire & Fire Prevention.

This course is compulsory for all learners of the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology. It is designed to sensitise learners to the importance of communication and expose them to the fundamental skills necessary for interacting effectively, at a personal level and professional level. Emphasis is placed on developing the critical practical skills necessary to produce clear, professional standard documents for work purposes utilizing available technologies.

Learners are required to prepare a Portfolio containing evidence of assessments undertaken. This will be a useful and important reference tool for the world of work.

 

Learners who successfully complete this course may also have the option of pursuing the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council’s Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) in Core Skills: Communication, Level 1.