OSH Coordinator (OSH-C) Certificate Course

A 21-hour certificate course for staff who coordinate safety and health at work, conducted by an international OSH consultancy and adapted to Maldivian law and workplaces.

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The OSH Coordinator keeps day-to-day safety and health work moving: identifying hazards, assessing risks, following up controls, keeping records and acting as the contact for safety matters. In many organisations the role sits alongside another job.

This course prepares staff for that role. It is conducted by an international OSH consultancy and adapted for Maldivian workplaces, with the Workplace Safety and Health Act (Act No. 9/2023) and its regulations built into the content. Short trainer-led sessions are mixed with group work, worksheets and practical exercises.

What Participants Learn

The OSH Coordinator's role, the duties of employers and employees, and the requirements of the Workplace Safety and Health Act and its regulations
Managing OSH at work: safety policies and arrangements, emergency action plans, incident reporting and documentation
Handling, storing and controlling chemicals safely
Occupational health and work-related disease
Work-related road safety: journeys, vehicles and driving
Hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control (HIRARC), including risk matrices and the hierarchy of controls
Storing and handling materials safely
Workstation design, ergonomics and lighting
Machine safety and guarding
Workplace conditions and welfare facilities
Keeping OSH records and following up incidents

How It Is Taught

Much of the course is spent on exercises: spotting hazards, carrying out risk assessments, working through scenarios and worksheets, and discussing how the law applies where participants work. Examples and case studies come from Maldivian industries.

Who Should Attend

Staff appointed, or about to be appointed, to coordinate OSH
HR and administrative officers
Supervisors and team leaders
Safety and health committee members and workplace safety representatives
Operational and technical staff
Owners and staff of small and medium-sized businesses

Course Details

Duration: 21 hours
Format: trainer-led sessions, group activities and practical exercises
Legal content: the Workplace Safety and Health Act (Act No. 9/2023) and related regulations
Dates and venue: confirmed when each course is scheduled
Certificate: confirmed with the training provider for each course

We run the course in-house for one organisation, adapted to its industry and risks, or as an open programme. Contact us to register your interest or ask about the next course.

Common Questions

Does the course cover Maldivian law?

Yes. The content is adapted to include the Workplace Safety and Health Act (Act No. 9/2023) and its regulations, with examples from Maldivian workplaces.

Which certificate do participants receive?

Certificate arrangements are confirmed with the training provider for each course. Contact us and we will give you the details for the next one.

What is the difference between an OSH Coordinator and a safety officer?

An OSH Coordinator usually takes on safety and health duties alongside another job, in an organisation too small to need a full-time safety officer. A safety officer is a dedicated role with wider responsibilities and longer training.

Can we run the course for our own staff?

Yes. We can run it in-house for a group from one organisation, adapted to your industry, or you can send staff to an open programme.