Enabling Inclusive Safety: Building Safe and Inclusive Workplaces (Please email trainingmanager@siso.org.sg to register interest)

Synopsis

Creating a safe workplace means ensuring that every employee can work confidently, regardless of ability or neurodiversity. This practical one-day programme equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to build workplaces that are physically, psychologically and psychosocially safe for everyone. Participants will explore the workplace challenges and safety needs of persons with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals, identify accessibility barriers and hazards, and apply inclusive risk assessment, reasonable accommodations and practical control measures. The programme examines how inclusive workplace design, communication and leadership contribute to safer workplaces while supporting compliance with Singapore's WSH framework, ISO 45003, the UN CRPD and Singapore's Enabling Masterplan 2030.

Course Duration

1.0 Day Course

  • Training Hours – 7.0 hours

Medium Of Instruction

  • English

Funding Information

Rates quoted exclude 9% GST.

Programme Description

An inclusive workplace values and protects every worker by removing physical, social and attitudinal barriers so everyone can participate safely. Participants will recognise accessibility, communication, sensory and cognitive barriers, understand diverse workplace safety needs, identify hazards that affect workers differently, and apply inclusive control measures, reasonable accommodations, assistive technologies and emergency planning considerations. Practical exercises allow learners to apply inclusive risk assessment and risk management principles to real workplace scenarios.

 

Programme Objectives

  • Understand the principles of inclusive workplace safety.
  • Recognise the safety needs of persons with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals.
  • Identify physical, psychological and psychosocial workplace hazards.
  • Apply inclusive risk assessment and practical control measures.
  • Promote a workplace culture that supports accessibility, respect and inclusion.
  • Improve organisational compliance with workplace safety and health expectations.

 

Who Should Attend

  • Workplace Safety and Health Professionals
  • Supervisors and Managers
  • HR and People Leaders
  • Facilities and Operations Personnel
  • Business Owners and Employers
  • Anyone responsible for workplace safety and inclusion
Type of Membership
Fees
$348.62