The Occupational Safety and Health Management Institute, in conjunction with U-Safe Consultancy Workshop (US), runs a comprehensive online platform for continuous professional development training (CPD Online). Students can study online anytime, anywhere, regardless of time or classroom location. Easy to learn and add value. CPD hours are also recognized by government departments. The platform now offers more than 15 courses, allowing participants to access 150 hours. The Occupational Safety and Health Management Research Centre will continue to upload more courses for students to further their studies.   Click here for more details and free registration

Aims and Objectives The objective of the Course is to provide participants with theoretical and practical training as a foundation for them to acquire the competence and skills required for conducting safety audits efficiently and effectively under the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Management) Regulations. After completing the course, participants will be able to put their knowledge into practice in their workplace.   Programme Structure The course is divided into three stages.  Part A: Safety Management (Total 33 hours/11 lectures) Part B: Safety Auditing (Total 27 hours/9 lectures) Held on every Tuesday & Friday evening (7:00 pm – 10:00 pm) The lectures will be presented in Cantonese with English terms. Handouts will be in English. Part C: Audit Project (45 hours) To be completed within 6 months including the preparation of audit plans, audit reports and an oral presentation of the audit findings.   Course Examination Total Duration 108 Hours   Assessment Criteria And Award The passing mark for the project and examination shall be at least 60.   Students who have satisfactorily completed the programme with an attendance of not less than 75% of the lectures and have fulfilled the above examination and project requirements will be eligible for the award of a Certificate of Attainment in Safety Auditing Training Scheme.  * Students who fail the abovementioned requirement please note “Other Information”   Course Consultant Dr. Y Y Wong                    PhD, Master App. Sc (Safety Mgt), GDAS(OHS), B.Sc.(Civil Engg) DMS, FIOSH, FRSH, FHKOSHA, CMHKIE, RSP, CSP, RSO, ASA, RSA   Date of Commencement 7th January 2020 (Tuesday) Part A – 7th January to 18 February 2020 Part B – 21 February to 20 March 2020   Course Fee (Divided into 3 installments) - TOTAL HK$12,500 1st installment $4,000 On or before 3rd January 2020 2nd installment $4,000 Before 18th February 2020 3rd installment $4,500 Before 27th March 2020   The payment for the course fee will be divided into 3 instalments. Please complete the enroll form and return it with enclosed cheque for 1st instalment at the amount of HK$4,000 payable to “Occupational Safety & Health Management Institute”. Full refund will be made for unsuccessful applicants.   Other Information To obtain an award of Certificate of attainment, students are required to pass both Examination and Audit Project and with 75% lectures attendance.   If any student fails the course examination, he/she can apply for a re-examination in the next intake. A re-examination fee HK$800 will be charged for administration cost. If the student fails the re-examination, he/she will be disqualified.   If the student still failed the safety audit plan and/or safety audit report, the student will be disqualified or he/she may apply for deferral to next intake. A re-assessment fee HK$4,000 will be charged for administration cost. If the student fails the re-assessment, he/she will be disqualified.   For programmes details and enrolment, please Click here and email to info@yywongsafety.com.hk     

Training Focus The Labour Department proposes to introduce a safety training and certification scheme under the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Gas Welding and Flame Cutting) Regulation to ensure that workers conducting gas welding in industrial undertakings have undergone appropriate safety training. This certificate issued under FIUO carries an expiry date. Upon expiry, the certificate holder has to successfully complete a recognized revalidation course. Award Certificate for Gas Welding Safety Training Course” will be issued to student who have 100 % attendance and with 75% of the total marks in the test.   Medium of Instruction Focus Cantonese is the primary medium. Teaching materials and examination paper will be in Chinese.  Admission Requirements Possess a “One-day Gas Welding Safety Training Certificate” which will be expired within 6 months or expired for not more than 3 months. Venue 4/F, Tai Shing Commercial (Yaumati) Building,498-500 Nathan Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon,Hong Kong.   For enquiry, please contact us at 2786 9009 or at e-mail <lesley@yywongsafety.com.hk>  

Training FocusOccupational Safety & Health Regulation governing manual handling operations has become effective on 1 July 1998. A responsible person is required to appoint competent persons to assist in the implementation of preventive and protective measures if 10 or more employees are normally employed to carry out hazardous manual handling operations on the premises. The objectives of the course are to train participants to conduct manual handling assessments to enable employers to fulfill their legal dutiesContentsManual handling operating regulationsAffect on waist when lifting and treatmentCauses of manual operation injuryMethod of correct manual liftingPreliminary AssessmentsAnatomy and physiology related to manual handlingManual handling in health care settingsFurther assessmentRisk Control StrategyPreventive and protective measuresManual handling Risk AssessmentPractical ExerciseAwardTraining certificate will be issued to students who have 100% attendance. Participant who has attended assessment course should pass the written examination.Medium of InstructionCantonese is the primary medium of instruction and English terms are used where applicable. Teaching materials and examination paper will be in Chinese.LecturerReg. Safety AuditorVenue 4/F, Tai Shing Commercial (Yaumati) Building, 498-500 Nathan Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon,Hong Kong.For enquiry, please contact Ms. Pansy at 2786 9009 or at e-mail <pansy@yywongsafety.com.hk>

Training Focus The Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance regulates every persons carrying out construction work shall attend a safety training course.  The objective of the course is to provide general basic safety training to people on construction site to enhance their safety awareness and prevent work accidents.   Award  “Construction Industry Safety Training Certificate” will be issued to student who have 100 % attendance and with 60% of the total marks in the test.   Date & Time Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm     Fee HK$160.00   Medium of Instruction Cantonese is the primary medium. Teaching materials and examination paper will be in Chinese.    Lecturer Labour Department Approved Trainers   Venue OSH Management Institute – Training Centre 4/F, Tai Shing Commercial (Yaumati) Building, 498-500 Nathan Road, Yau Ma Tei ( Closed to Exit C of Yau Ma Tei MTR Station)   For enquiry, please contact us at 2786 9009 or at e-mail <pansy@yywongsafety.com.hk>