Fundación Universitaria Internacional de La Rioja - UNIR Colombia

Specialization in Occupational Health and Safety Management

Description

The Specialization in Occupational Health and Safety Management (SNIES 109294) aims to train specialists who are capable of integrating occupational health and safety management into business management, generating the necessary conditions that favor a safe work environment and healthy for workers, as well as well-being and quality of life at work.

Currently all companies are required to have a person in charge of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System in accordance with Decree 1072 of 2015 and Resolution 0312 of 2019, this makes the OSH Manager one of the professions with higher labor demand in Colombia.

The virtual specialization in Occupational Health and Safety Management is focused on the design and implementation of effective systems for the prevention of occupational accidents and control of accidents, promoting safe and healthy work environments.

A complete training

Aligned with the latest trends in occupational safety and health, this program is focused on OSH management and on strengthening decision-making based on the application of knowledge based on scientific evidence, including a seminar dedicated to tools that help this investigative purpose.

Through this training they can obtain the Occupational Health and Safety License that enables you to practice this profession in public, private and mixed organizations of the different economic sectors.

Why study the Specialization in Occupational Health and Safety Management

• Identify hazards, assess and evaluate risks, manage the required controls and execute them in accordance with the ranking system.
• Design, implement, evaluate and improve occupational health and safety management systems and their integration with other management systems.
• Design emergency action plans.
• Develop manuals, training and tools that help in preventive work according to production processes.
• Investigate incidents, accidents at work and occupational diseases.

Methodology

The study method of the International University Foundation of La Rioja - UNIR is flexible, personalized and effective. The methodology is based on live virtual classes and personal tutor to offer the best training.

At the International University Foundation of La Rioja-UNIR we offer a successful pedagogical model that is based on these pillars:

• Live virtual classes: there are classes scheduled every day of the week, in the morning and in the afternoon, so that each student can attend class when it suits them best.
• Deferred virtual classes: if you cannot attend a class or have doubts, you can access all your classes deferred. You can see them whenever you want and as many times as you need.
• Personal Tutor: You will be assigned a personal tutor on the first day. He will be in contact with you by phone and by email. Your tutor will support you in your day-to-day life, guide you through the educational process and resolve any doubts that may arise.
• Virtual Campus: here you will find everything you need to study at the Foundation. Classes, teachers, colleagues, the library, teaching resources, schedules, chat, forums and much more.
• Didactic resources: you will have access to different learning resources to complete your training, such as complementary readings, diagrams with key ideas, masterclasses, self-assessment tests, etc.

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Professional outings

• Leader, Coordinator or Responsible for the SG-SST of public, private or mixed institutions.
• Advisor or consultant on specific issues of Occupational Safety and Health, according to their professional field of undergraduate training.
• Advisor for the implementation of regulations and legislation related to Safety and Health at Work.
• Prevention specialist assigned to occupational risk managers, non-governmental organizations or related governmental entities.
• Auditor of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System. SG-SST.
• Trainer, trainer on issues related to Safety and Health at Work.