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Whitestone International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management

Course Overview

The Whitestone International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is a 12- month vocational programme designed to provide a structured, practice-oriented foundation in managing workplace health and safety across diverse industries.

The programme introduces the full occupational health and safety (OHS) management cycle: legal and organisational frameworks, hazard identification, risk assessment, control measures, safety management systems, incident and nonconformity investigation, emergency preparedness, contractor and contractor-interface control, worker participation, safety culture, performance monitoring, and continual improvement. It is suitable for individuals who support, or aspire to support, OHS roles in industry, construction, healthcare, services, logistics, and public-sector environments.

Learners will explore how OHS practitioners work with management, supervisors, workers, engineers, HR, maintenance, and contractors to create safer workplaces by systematically managing risk and embedding a prevention culture. The emphasis is on practical health and safety management, risk-based thinking, and applied workplace controls, not on serving as a statutory competent person, designing complex engineering controls independently, or providing medical or legal advice.

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to contribute effectively to hazard identification, risk assessment, control implementation, safety documentation, training and communication, incident follow-up, and OHS performance reporting, working alongside senior HSE professionals, engineers, line managers, and external experts.

This diploma is vocational and non-regulated. It does not by itself qualify learners as chartered safety practitioners, registered safety engineers, occupational hygienists, physicians, or legal advisers, and does not automatically meet any jurisdiction’s formal “competent person” or statutory HSE officer requirements. It does not authorise learners to provide medical diagnosis or treatment, certify structural integrity, or give legal opinions. Such duties must only be undertaken by appropriately qualified and authorised professionals in full compliance with national laws, regulations, and professional standards.

Why This Course is Important?

Effective occupational health and safety management is essential to protect life, prevent injuries and illnesses, safeguard reputation, and reduce downtime and losses.
Authorities, clients, workers, and insurers expect organisations to demonstrate structured, documented, and risk-based approaches rather than reactive or informal safety practices.
Organisations rely on trained staff who can identify hazards, assess and prioritise risks, recommend proportionate controls, support safety culture, and provide credible OHS input to operational decisions.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

Explain core concepts and principles in occupational health and safety, risk, and prevention at a vocational–intermediate level.
Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of basic OHS management arrangements, aligned with recognised frameworks.
Conduct and document foundational hazard identification and qualitative risk assessments, and propose proportionate control measures under supervision.
Support the implementation of hierarchy-of-control measures, including engineering, administrative, and personal protective controls, within their competence.
Assist in incident and near-miss reporting, basic investigation, and follow-up actions, focusing on learning and improvement.
Promote worker engagement, consultation, safety communication, and training activities, appropriate to their organisational role.
Support monitoring, inspection, and performance reporting, and contribute to continual improvement initiatives in occupational health and safety management.

Target Audience

Individuals in or aspiring to roles such as HSE Officer/Coordinator (junior), Safety Representative, OHS Assistant, Safety Supervisor (support level), Safety Administrator, or OHS Management System Coordinator.
Staff in manufacturing, construction, oil and gas (support roles), utilities, logistics and warehousing, transport, healthcare, education, hospitality, and public-sector organisations with OHS responsibilities.
Graduates and career changers seeking a structured entry into occupational health and safety management roles.
Professionals in related domains (e.g. operations, maintenance, HR, quality, facilities, security, environment) who wish to strengthen their OHS management capability and understanding.

Entry Requirements

A recognised higher secondary qualification, diploma, or equivalent, preferably with prior exposure to science, engineering, technical trades, management, or related fields
Demonstrated interest or involvement in workplace safety, health, or risk management
Proficiency in English (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent recommended) to engage with technical OHS concepts, procedures, and documentation

Programme Structure & Modules

Module 1 – Foundations of Occupational Health and Safety & Management Systems

Key concepts in OHS:
Hazard, risk, incident, near miss, prevention, protection, and safety culture at vocational–intermediate level.
Legal and regulatory context (awareness level):
General understanding that OHS is governed by national laws, regulations, and approved codes of practice, without jurisdiction-specific legal advice.
Roles and responsibilities:
Duties of employers, managers, supervisors, workers, contractors, and safety representatives.
Management systems approach:
Plan–Do–Check–Act cycle and awareness of international OHS management frameworks and standards at conceptual level.
Policy, planning, and organisation:
Elements of an OHS policy; resource allocation; roles and organisational arrangements.
Basic documentation:
Procedures, method statements at awareness level, risk assessments, permits (conceptual), and record-keeping.

Module 2 – Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control Strategies

Principles of hazard identification:
Understanding unsafe conditions and unsafe acts, and sources of harm (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychosocial).
Techniques for identifying hazards:
Workplace inspections, task observations, checklists, job safety analysis (JSA) / job hazard analysis (JHA) at foundational level, and worker consultation.
Risk assessment process (qualitative):
Likelihood–severity concepts, simple risk-rating matrices, and prioritisation at vocational level.
Hierarchy of control:
Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE), with emphasis on practicable and sustainable solutions.
Task-based risk assessment:
Steps to assess routine and non-routine tasks, including maintenance and contractor work.
Documentation and communication:
Preparing clear, structured risk-assessment records and briefing workers on key controls.

Module 3 – Workplace Hazards: Identification, Controls & Safe Systems of Work

Physical hazards at awareness/vocational level:
Machinery and mechanical hazards, work at height, electricity awareness, noise, vibration, slips/trips/falls, confined spaces awareness, traffic and mobile equipment, fire and explosion awareness.
Chemical and biological hazards awareness:
Hazardous substances, routes of exposure, high-level principles of labelling and information systems, and control concept awareness (e.g. ventilation, substitution, containment).
Ergonomic and psychosocial hazards awareness:
Manual handling, workstation layout, shift patterns, stress factors, and workload issues at educational level.
Safe systems of work and permits (conceptual):
Principles of formal work control for high-risk tasks under a permit-to-work or equivalent system, with clear boundaries around local procedures.
PPE:
Selection at awareness level, limitations, user training, maintenance, and compatibility.
Interaction with specialists:
When to seek support from engineers, occupational hygienists, occupational health professionals, fire specialists, and ergonomists.

Module 4 – Occupational Health, Incident Investigation & Emergency Preparedness (Non-Clinical)

Occupational health concepts (non-clinical):
Work-related ill health, exposure pathways, and examples such as hearing loss, skin conditions, respiratory issues, and musculoskeletal disorders, introduced at awareness level.
Role of occupational health services (overview):
Health surveillance awareness, fitness-for-work assessments, and rehabilitation support; clear boundaries with medical practice.
Incident and near-miss reporting:
Importance of reporting, non-punitive culture, and basic notification requirements at conceptual level.
Basic incident investigation:
Gathering information, immediate and root causes awareness, and developing simple corrective and preventive actions.
Learning from events:
Trend analysis at foundational level, sharing lessons learned, and updating risk assessments and procedures.
Emergency preparedness and response:
Principles of emergency planning, roles in emergencies, drills and training, and coordination with external emergency services at awareness level.

Module 5 – OHS Communication, Training, Culture & Contractor Management

Communication and consultation:
Safety meetings, toolbox talks, noticeboards and digital channels, and structured worker feedback.
Training and competence:
Identifying OHS training needs, induction and refresher training awareness, and evaluating training effectiveness.
Safety culture and leadership:
Visible leadership behaviours, just culture awareness, and encouragement of reporting and participation.
Behavioural aspects at awareness level:
Influences on safe/unsafe behaviour, reinforcement of positive practices.
Contractor and visitor management:
Pre-qualification awareness, onboarding, coordination of activities, and supervision interfaces.
Documentation to support culture and contractor control:
Records of induction, permits (local system awareness), risk assessments, and competence evidence.

Module 6 – OHS Performance Monitoring, Auditing, Improvement & Professional Practice

Active and reactive monitoring:
Inspections, observations, checklists, leading and lagging indicators (e.g. near-miss reports, incident rates) at vocational level.
Internal inspections and basic audits:
Planning, carrying out structured inspections or simple audits, reporting findings, and following up actions under supervision.
Measuring and reviewing performance:
Dashboards and simple OHS performance reports for management.
Corrective and preventive action management:
Action tracking, verification of completion, and evaluation of effectiveness.
Continual improvement:
Using feedback, incident data, and changes in operations to improve risk controls and OHS management.
Professional practice and ethics in OHS:
Integrity, independence, confidentiality, and handling conflicts of interest; commitment to ongoing professional development and alignment with recognised OHS professional codes.

Awarding Body

Whitestone International College of Innovation

United Kingdom

Qualification Type

International Diploma – Vocational Qualification

(Industry-aligned qualification issued by Whitestone International College of Innovation, UK)

Assessment & Certification

Assessment Methods Include:

Written assignments on foundations of OHS and management systems; hazard identification and risk assessment; workplace hazards and controls; occupational health, incident investigation and emergency preparedness; OHS communication, culture and contractor management; and monitoring, auditing, improvement and professional practice.
Practical tasks such as basic risk assessments, inspection checklists, toolbox-talk outlines, simple investigation reports, and OHS performance summaries.
Scenario-based exercises requiring learners to identify hazards, propose controls, and outline response actions in realistic workplace situations.
Short reflective pieces on safety culture, ethical decision-making, and the learner’s role in influencing health and safety at work.
Final Capstone Project: Integrated Occupational Health and Safety Management Improvement Plan, with a structured written report and/or presentation.

To obtain the diploma, learners must successfully complete all module assessments and the capstone project in line with Whitestone’s academic standards.

Certification:

On successful completion, participants will be awarded:

Whitestone International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management Issued by Whitestone International College of Innovation, United Kingdom

Benefits of Attending

Provides a robust, practice-based foundation in occupational health and safety management for early and aspiring OHS practitioners.
Equips learners to support systematic hazard identification, risk assessment, control implementation, communication, and incident learning across sectors.
Enhances employability in roles such as HSE Officer/Coordinator (junior), Safety Supervisor (support level), OHS Assistant, Safety Representative, or OHS Management System Coordinator, subject to local and organisational requirements.
Helps organisations strengthen compliance, risk control, worker engagement, and safety culture, contributing to fewer incidents and improved performance.
Creates a strong platform for further study in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, Engineering (with HSE focus), or related disciplines, and for progression towards national and international professional OHS certifications and memberships, where the learner meets entry criteria.

Industry Alignment

The programme reflects widely recognised principles of modern occupational health and safety management, including:

Emphasis on risk-based, systematic, and participatory approaches to preventing harm at work.
Focus on integration of safety into everyday operations, leadership, culture, and continual improvement.
Recognition that effective OHS performance depends on competent, ethical practitioners who collaborate with management, workers, engineers, and specialists to manage risk responsibly.

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