Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing

Course Overview

The Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing course provides managers and supervisors with a thorough understanding of their responsibilities for safeguarding the physical and mental health of employees. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, employers have a duty to manage and conduct work activities in a way that prevents improper conduct or behaviour likely to put employees' safety, health, or welfare at risk.

This CPD-accredited programme covers the key principles of occupational health management, including how to identify workplace health hazards, implement health surveillance programmes, support employees returning to work after illness, and foster a culture of wellbeing that benefits both the workforce and the organisation.

About This Course

Occupational health encompasses far more than the absence of injury. It includes the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of workers in all occupations. With work-related stress, musculoskeletal disorders, and occupational illnesses accounting for a significant proportion of sick leave in Ireland, proactive management of occupational health is both a legal requirement and a sound business investment.

This course equips managers with the tools to identify health hazards in the workplace, including exposure to noise, vibration, hazardous substances, and psychosocial risks. You will learn how to conduct health risk assessments, implement appropriate control measures, and establish health surveillance programmes where required by regulation.

The programme also addresses mental health in the workplace, covering topics such as recognising the signs of work-related stress, implementing wellbeing initiatives, managing absence and return-to-work processes, and creating a supportive organisational culture. By taking a holistic approach to occupational health, managers can reduce absenteeism, improve productivity, and fulfil their duty of care.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for managers, supervisors, HR professionals, health and safety officers, and anyone with responsibility for the health and wellbeing of employees. It is particularly relevant for those in industries with recognised occupational health risks, including manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and office-based environments.