E-learning courses in Health and Safety

What are SafetyWallet's Health and Safety OHS Online e-learning courses?

SafetyWallet's Health and Safety OHS Online e-learning courses are a series of online courses covering a range of health and safety topics. These courses are designed to provide employees with a comprehensive understanding of each topic and how to work safely in each situation. All the online courses in health and safety are free for all subsribers employees capped with the selected SafetyWallet subscriptions.

What topics are covered in SafetyWallet's occupational health and safety online courses?

The OHS online courses cover a range of topics, including first aid, fire safety, working at heights, and hazardous chemical substances, among others. Below a full list of OHS Online courses currently available:

Accident & Incident Investigation
Basic Contractor and Supplier Induction
Basic Fire Fighting & Prevention
COID - Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases
COVID-19 Workplace Induction
Driven Machinery
Drug Testing in the Workplace
Effective Contractor Management
Electrical Safety
Environmental Management and Waste Recycling
Fall Protection
Fire Safety
General Driving Safety
Hazardous Chemical Substances in the Workplace
Health & Safety Representatives Functions In the Workplace
Incident Reporting
Introduction to Working at Heights and Fall Protection
Lifting Machine Operator Safety
Managing Infectious Disease in the Workplace - COVID 19
Measuring and Monitoring of Workplace Conditions
Medical Surveillance
Occupational and Work-related Diseases
Occupational Health & Safety Workplace Inspector
OHS Act For Management
Perform Basic Life Support and First Aid Procedures - Basic First Aid Level 1
PTW - Introduction & Management of a Permit to Work System
Personal Protective Equipment
Planned Task Observations
Smoking in the Workplace
Vehicle Management (Work Related Vehicle Safety)

How are the courses accessed?

SafetyWallet subscribers can access the courses online, and employees can complete them at their own convenience, allowing them to learn at their own pace and on their own time. Courses can be completed on a mobile smartphone or from a computer with internet access.

Are certificates issued upon completing the courses?

Yes, SAIOSH approved certificates are issued online after successfully completing each course. The 16.2 or appointed Supervisor must sign the certificates.

Why is it important for employees to undergo health and safety training?

Health and safety training is essential for employees to ensure that they work in a safe and healthy environment. It helps employees identify hazards and risks, and teaches them how to prevent accidents and injuries from occurring. Health and safety training is also essencial to the compliance for health and safety programme at their workplace.

How does e-learning benefit health and safety training?

E-learning provides a flexible and convenient way for employees to learn. It allows them to access training materials at any time and from any location, as long as they have an internet connection. It also provides interactive and engaging learning experiences, which can help employees retain information better. With the flexability of employees being able to complete the training at their own pace, subscribers save valuable production time.

Can e-learning replace traditional classroom training?

While e-learning has many benefits for subscribers, it should not be seen as a replacement for traditional classroom training. Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages, and a combination of both can provide the most effective training for employees. It is advised that candidates who need to complete training such as First Aid or Figher Fighting for the first time attend the class room training.

Are e-learning courses as effective as traditional classroom training?

Studies have shown that e-learning can be as effective, if not more effective, than traditional classroom training. Ultimately, the success of any training depends on the motivation and commitment of the candidates who attend the training.

How can SafetyWallet subscribers ensure that employees receive effective health and safety training?

Subscribers can ensure that employees receive effective health and safety training by selecting high-quality training courses and providing adequate support and resources for employees to complete the training. Companies should also provide opportunities for employees to practice and apply what they have learned in the workplace.

In conclusion, the online occupational health and safety courses, such as SafetyWallet's Health and Safety OHS Online e-learning courses, provide a convenient and effective way for employees to learn about workplace hazards and how to work safely. However, subscribers should ensure that employees receive high-quality training and provide opportunities for them to apply what they have learned in the workplace.

SafetyWallet, in partnership with MAKROSAFE and OHS Online, ensures that subscribers can obtain the highest level of compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, all other legislation, and more.