
Occupational health and safety training
Foundational and advanced programmes that build the safety culture every operation depends on — from awareness for the whole workforce through to risk assessment, incident investigation and chemical hazard control.
Occupational Health & Safety courses
Looking for occupational health and safety training in Abidjan or anywhere in Côte d'Ivoire? Global SPS offers 12 courses in this discipline, delivered to international standards at our centre in Abidjan or directly on your site, in English or French, for groups of 6 to 20 participants. Choose a course below to see its learning outcomes, duration and factsheet.

Occupational Health and Safety
A comprehensive grounding in occupational health and safety management, covering legislation, hazard control, risk assessment and the leadership behaviours that sustain a positive safety culture.

Workplace Safety Awareness
A one-day induction that gives every worker the core awareness needed to recognise hazards, use PPE correctly and follow site safety protocols with confidence.

Life Saving Rules
Focused training on the Life Saving Rules — the small set of non-negotiable controls that prevent the majority of fatal incidents — and the intervention skills to uphold them.

Golden Rules of Safety
Practical instruction in the Golden Rules of Safety, translating each rule into the specific behaviours expected during routine and non-routine work.

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
Hands-on development of HIRA and JSA technique: identifying hazards, evaluating likelihood and severity, and applying the hierarchy of controls to real work activities.

Incident Investigation & Reporting
Root cause investigation methodology including 5 Whys and Fishbone analysis, with practical work on reporting, corrective action and communicating lessons learned.

Behaviour Based Safety
An applied introduction to behaviour-based safety — conducting observations, giving constructive feedback and using behavioural data to drive measurable improvement.

COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health: assessment, exposure control, monitoring and health surveillance for chemical and biological agents in the workplace.

NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material)
Awareness and control of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material in oil and gas operations, covering detection, exposure limits, handling and disposal.

Chemical Handling Safety
Safe receipt, storage, transfer and disposal of chemicals, with practical work on labelling, segregation, PPE selection and spill containment.

Chemical Safety
Core chemical safety principles for personnel who work near hazardous substances, including safety data sheets, exposure routes and emergency response.

Hazards Communication Program
Implementation of a compliant hazard communication programme covering GHS labelling, safety data sheets, worker training and programme documentation.
Who should attend
All site personnel, supervisors, HSE officers and contractor staff
On completion
Global SPS certificate of training issued to each successful participant, with records retained for client and regulatory audit.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you deliver occupational health and safety training?
At our training centre in Abidjan or directly on your site anywhere in Côte d'Ivoire and West Africa, scheduled around your operation.
How long does occupational health and safety training last?
Between 1 day and 3 days, depending on the course: Occupational Health and Safety (3 days); Workplace Safety Awareness (1 day); Life Saving Rules (1 day); Golden Rules of Safety (1 day); Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (2 days); Incident Investigation & Reporting (2 days); Behaviour Based Safety (2 days); COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) (1 day); NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material) (2 days); Chemical Handling Safety (1 day); Chemical Safety (1 day); Hazards Communication Program (1 day).
How many participants can attend a session?
Group sizes for these courses range from 6 to 20 participants per session, depending on the course.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Each successful participant receives a Global SPS certificate of training with a QR code, which clients and auditors can check online, and records are kept for audits.
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