Health, Safety & Environment
HSE Technical Short Courses
A menu of focused safety and occupational-health courses based on internationally recognised practice (OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH) and adapted to Egyptian requirements and ISO 45001. Organisations can select single topics – from accident investigation to process safety – or combine them into a certificate.
At a glance
Catalog codeE08
Duration
- 1–4 days · Per topic
LevelPractitioner
Program typeTechnical
LanguageEnglish / Arabic
DeliveryIn-house · Public · Online
Who it's for
- HSE professionals, supervisors, engineers and managers in general industry and construction
Learning objectives
- Apply recognised safety practices for specific hazards
- Use OSHA standards as international good- practice references alongside Egyptian law and ISO 45001
Detailed content
- Safety manager roles; management principles; cross-cultural issues; accountability; safety leadership; behavioural safety; recognition; insurance; substance-abuse programs; regulatory issues; preplanning; crisis management; training; accident investigation; leading indicators
- Purposes; contaminant types; sampling techniques & equipment; calibration; TWA calculation; interpreting lab results
- Six-step process; preserving scenes; interviews; sequence of events; causes; recommendations; report writing; recordkeeping
- Core concepts; recognising hazards; explosion pentagon; prevention & mitigation; NFPA 660 (formerly 652/654); hazardous-location classification; human factors
- Properties of sound; NIHL; standards; sound level meter & dosimeter labs; noise control; hearing protectors; hearing conservation program
- Management (1–2 d)
- Management leadership & employee involvement; worksite analysis; hazard prevention & control; training; program evaluation (aligned to ISO 45001)
- Flammable liquids; compressed gases; LP gas; cryogenics; spraying & dipping; electrical; PSM;
- HAZWOPER; confined space; welding; ammonia
- Energy control program; procedures; training; periodic inspections; application (29 CFR 1910.147 / ISO 14118)
- Operator qualification; operation; inspections; standards; power-line safety; tower cranes; assembly/disassembly; signaling; rigging; critical lift plans
- Health standards & exposure limits (OSHA PELs, ACGIH TLVs, Egyptian limits)
- Air contaminant sampling lab; detector tubes
- Hazard communication (GHS); hazardous waste; asbestos; bloodborne pathogens
- Noise; respirators; ventilation; workplace health program elements; hazard-recognition workshop
- Ergonomics process; risk factors in patient handling
- Identifying problem jobs; patient assessment protocols
- Work-practice and engineering solutions (lifts, transfer aids)
- World-class S&H management systems; ISO 45001 vs OSHA VPP
- Management leadership & employee involvement; worksite analysis
- Hazard prevention & control; training; effective committees; assessment techniques; case study
- Safety programs; recordkeeping; HazCom; health hazards; PPE; fire protection
- Materials handling; tools; welding; electrical; scaffolding; fall protection
- Cranes & rigging; vehicles; excavation; concrete; underground; demolition; hazard-recognition workshop; test
- Means of egress & fire protection; PPE; materials handling; electrical
- HazCom; industrial hygiene intro; machine guarding;
- LOTO
- Walking-working surfaces; recordkeeping; ergonomics; hazard-recognition workshop; test
- Critical requirements of an effective PHA; consequences of poor PHAs
- What-if/checklist, HAZOP, FMEA, FTA; P&IDs; failure modes; human factors; facility siting
- Leading and documenting a PHA; follow-up; revalidation; SIL & LOPA basics (IEC 61511)
- Application & exclusions; process safety information
- Mechanical integrity; PHA; MOC; operating procedures; safe work practices
- Contractors; emergency preparedness; incident investigation; audits; trade secrets; EPA RMP
- Certificate built from core + elective HSE courses above; completion within a defined period
- Grain handling hazards; safe bin entry (engulfment, atmospheres)
- Grain dust explosions; machine, fall & electrical hazards; program administration; case studies
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Advanced Safety Management (3 d)
- Air Sampling Fundamentals (1 d)
- Introduction to Accident Investigation (1 d)
- Combustible Dust Hazards (2 d)
- Noise Evaluation & Control (2 d)
- Introduction to Safety & Health
- Hazardous Materials (3 d)
- Lockout/Tagout (1 d)
- Crane Standards, Rigging & Signaling (3 d)
- Industrial Hygiene (3 d)
- Safe Patient Handling – Ergonomics in Healthcare (1 d)
- Safety Management System Excellence – VPP-style (3 d)
- OSH Standards for Construction (4 d)
- OSH Standards for General Industry (4 d)
- PSM – Process Hazard Analysis (3 d)
- PSM of Highly Hazardous Chemicals (3 d)
- Safety & Health Management Certificate (bundle)
- Grain Handling Safety (1–2 d)
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Site inspection and hazard spotting with photos
- Risk assessment and control hierarchy for a real task
- Incident investigation case study and report
- Build a HACCP plan for one product: flow diagram, hazards, CCPs, limits
Tools and templates you keep
- Risk-assessment (HIRA) form
- Inspection checklists and toolbox-talk template
- Incident investigation report
- HACCP plan worksheets (hazard analysis, CCP decision tree)
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ISO 45001:2018
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926
- NEBOSH / IOSH syllabi; NFPA codes where relevant
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Health, Safety & Environment · Foundation
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long is HSE Technical Short Courses?
The program runs 1–4 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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