Training on Basic Safety & Loss Prevention
Master basic safety and loss prevention. Our training empowers you to identify and mitigate hazards, prevent accidents, and create a safer work environment.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Foundation
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
Basic Safety & Loss Prevention provides participants with the essential knowledge and skills to promote a safe working environment and minimize risks associated with workplace hazards. Through interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and practical exercises, attendees will learn about various safety protocols, risk management strategies, and loss prevention techniques that can be implemented in their organizations. By emphasizing a proactive approach to safety, this course aims to empower participants to identify potential hazards, respond effectively to emergencies, and foster a culture of safety in the workplace.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- This course prepared for Directors, managers, health and safety professionals and employee representatives who want to improve health and safety in their organization.
- Operations and Maintenance Personnel – Supervisors, Engineers, Team Leaders
- HSE personnel &Departmental safety officers
- Safety representatives
- Members of investigation teams
- Anyone who needs to have a better understanding of Incident and Accident Investigation
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Be able to design, operate, and manage the company’s facilities to demonstrate effective HSSE Practices.
- Understand legal compliance related to HSSE practices
- Learn how to build an HSSE mindset in others through effective coaching
- Be able to demonstrate effective management to promote pollution prevention, energy conservation, and optimization
- promoting and Embedding an HSSE Culture
- Applying HSSE Concepts and Practices
- Understand what are the effective risk assessment and risk management techniques and tools used in the industry
- Understand the difference between hazard and risk.
- The principle of HIRARC – (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control)
- Learn from lessons from losses in oil and gas industries, globally and regionally
- Understand Principles of Hazard Control Hierarchy (Eliminate, Replace, Isolate, Control)
- Have Practiced how to conduct audits effectively to monitor and mitigate the risks
- Have practiced using hazard identification and communication techniques and tools
- Understand and have practiced using the Plan Do Check Act Framework
What we cover, module by module
Module 1:Safety Management
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Elements of Safety Management System
- Roles of Leadership in Safety Management
- Advantages of proactive safety, health, and environmental management
- Implementing organizational change
- Strategies to manage change within the organization
- Case Study: Successful transformation of safety culture in a high-risk industry
- Practical Exercise: Develop a basic safety management improvement plan for participants’ workplace
Module 2:Risk Assessment & Control
- Risk Management Process
- Structured system for identifying hazards
- Assessing risks and determining acceptability
- Implementing effective control measures
- Reviewing control measures to ensure efficiency and avoid new hazards
- Case Study: Risk assessment failure leading to operational downtime
- Practical Exercise: Conduct a hazard identification and risk evaluation (HIRA) using a sample scenario
Module 3:Accident Investigation & Analysis
- Understanding hazards and risks
- Difference between Incident & Accident
- Types of incidents and why they occur
- Importance of incident/accident investigation
- Legal aspects
- Preserving and collecting evidence (physical, documentation, human)
- Analyzing evidence & interviewing witnesses
- Identifying immediate and root causes
- Planning corrective actions
- Purpose and objectives of accident reporting
- Case Study: Major industrial accident analysis using root cause methodology
- Practical Exercise: Mock accident investigation with team roles, witness interviewing, and report writing
Module 4:Safety & Health Training
- Importance of job orientation and safety & health training
- Characteristics of adult learners
- Developing and selecting training methods
- Training delivery techniques
- Goals and benefits of safety training
- Maintaining documentation and record keeping
- Case Study: Effective safety training program that reduced incidents
- Practical Exercise: Design a short safety training session tailored for new employees
Module 5:Monitoring, Audit & Review
- Proactive monitoring of unsafe acts and conditions
- Understanding proactive vs. reactive monitoring
- Scope and nature of health and safety audits
- Importance of environmental, health, and safety audits
- Essential inclusions, methods, frequency, and responsibilities
- Objectives of formal audits
- Audit process and follow-up
- Preparing and executing inspections
- Case Study: Audit discoveries leading to operational improvements
- Practical Exercise: Prepare an inspection checklist and perform a simulated safety audit
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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The organization can significantly reduce the frequency and severity of incidents, which lowers costs associated with injury, damage, and legal fees.
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This training promotes a proactive safety culture where incidents are viewed as opportunities for learning and systemic improvement, rather than blame.
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By conducting professional and thorough investigations, the organization ensures it meets or exceeds legal and regulatory requirements, thereby mitigating liability and reputational risk.
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A safer work environment leads to higher employee morale and consistent productivity by minimizing disruptions from accidents.
Personal Impact
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The participant will gain a highly valuable, specialized skill set in risk management and safety leadership that is in high demand across all industries.
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This expertise is a crucial skill for career progression into senior safety management, quality assurance, or operational leadership roles.
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The individual will be able to contribute directly to the organization's financial stability and reputation by preventing high-stakes incidents and protecting its most valuable assets.
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The training provides the confidence and authority to conduct professional, defensible investigations and drive meaningful safety improvements.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
- NakuruNext
20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Accra
20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Kisumu
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Johannesburg
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Dakar
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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