OSH (Occupational Safety and Health) and COVID-19 Prevention Training

Speciality Public health - General/other

Organizer Joseph Craig Longenecker

CME/CPD Provider Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University

Scheduled date(s):

From 21 November 2020 To 21 November 2020

From 14 November 2020 To 14 November 2020

From 07 November 2020 To 07 November 2020

From 31 October 2020 To 31 October 2020

From 24 October 2020 To 24 October 2020

From 17 October 2020 To 17 October 2020

From 10 October 2020 To 10 October 2020

From 03 October 2019 To 03 October 2019

Aims And Objectives

This OSH and COVID-19 Prevention Training aims to educate participants on Occupational Safety and Health with regards to Covid-19 via online sessions.

Content Outline

Module 1 - Week 1 October 03, 2020; 2 Hours - 7 pm - 9 pm Introduction Sub-Modules 1-5 Time Topic Instructor 7:00 pm – 7:20 pm 1. Historical Background of Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Dr. Janvier Gasana+ PC (Project Coordinator) - Mariam Buqammaz 7:25 pm – 7: 45 pm 2. Roles of International Agencies (WHO and ILO) that promote OSH Dr. Shubhendu + PC – Meshari Alqallaf) 7:50 pm – 8:10 pm 3. OSH Hazards 1) Chemical Dr. Mustafa Al-Zoughool + TA (Teaching Assistant) Abdullah Safar 2) Physical/Ergonomic Dr. Mustafa Al-Zoughool + PC – Maha Altaura 3) Biological Dr. Mustafa Al-Zoughool + PC – Anwar Ali 4) Psychosocial Dr. Mustafa Al-Zoughool + PC – Khaled Abdulghafoor 8:15 pm – 8:35 pm 4. COVID-19 and Mental Health among Health Care Workers and Non-health Care Workers(Supervisors of Migrant Workers) Dr. Alicia Porter+ PC – Soad AlBahar 8:40 pm – 9:00 pm 5. Wellbeing Prof. Harri Vainio + PC – Loulwah Al-Mutairi Module 2- Week 2 October 10, 2020; 1 hour Lessons from COVID-19 Prevention and Control from Other Countries 7:00 pm - 7:55 pm Lessons from COVID-19 Prevention and Control from Other Countries Dr. Mustafa Al-Zoughool +PC – Jenan Almatrouk) 7:55 pm- 8:00 pm Questions & Answers Module 3 – Week 3 October 17, 2020; 1 hour Accreditation of Health Care Facilities – Example of MOH 7:00 pm - 7:55 pm OSH Standards for Accreditation of Healthcare and Non-healthcare Facilities Dr. Esraa Al Najjar, Ministry of Health (MOH) Accreditation Office+ PC – Jawaher Alotaibi] 7:55 pm – 8:00 pm Questions & Answers Module 4: Week 4 – 4 hours (2 hours October 24 & 2 hours October 31) October 24, 2020 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm WHO-ILO HealthWISE Tool for Improvement of Work in Healthcare and Non-healthcare Facilities 7:00 pm – 7:20 pm A) Overall HealthWISE Program Dr. Shubhendu Mudgal + TA – Dina Zein) B) Sub-Modules 1–5 Focus on Occupational Safety and Health 7:25 pm – 7:45 pm 1. Sub-Module 1: Controlling occupational hazards and improving workplace safety Dr. Mohamed Kamel, MD, PhD, MOH, Department of Occupational Health + PC – Danah Al Hamlan) 7:50 pm – 8:10 pm 2. Sub-Module 2: Musculoskeletal hazards and ergonomic solutions Dr. Janvier Gasana + PC – Anhaar Alenezi 8:15 pm – 8:35 pm 3. Sub-Module 3: Biological hazards and infection control, with special reference to COVID-19 Dr. Janvier Gasana+ PC – Hussah AlHadlaq 8:40 pm – 9:00 pm 4. Sub-Module 4: Tackling discrimination, harassment and violence at the workplace Dr. Barrak Alahmad, MD, MPH, KU FOPH EOH Dept Scholar in Mission/PhD Candidate at Harvard + PC – Mariam Buqammaz) II. October 31, 2020 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 7:00 pm – 7:20 pm 5. Sub-Module 5: Towards a green and healthy workplace Dr. Janvier Gasana + PC – Meshari Alqallaf) C): Modules 6–7 General Working Conditions 7:25 pm – 7:45 pm 6. Sub-Module 6: The key role of staff: Recruitment, support, management, retention Dr. Janvier Gasana and Dr. Barrak Alahmad+ PC – Anwar Ali 7:50 pm – 8:10 pm 7. Sub-Module 7: Working time and family-friendly measures Dr. Janvier Gasana and Dr. Shubhendu Mudgal + PC – Maha Altaura 8:15 pm – 8:55 pm 8. Sub-Module 8: Selecting, storing & managing equipment & supplies Dr. Mustafa Al-Zoughool+ PC – Khaled Abdulghafoor 8:55pm – 9:00 pm Questions and Answers Week 5– 1 hour; November 07, 2020 5) Module 5 - Current COVID-19 Situation in Healthcare and Non-healthcare Facilities in Kuwait - Survey Results 7:00 pm - 7:55 pm Presentation - COVID-19 Survey Results (HCWs and NHCWs) Dr. Dua Alkhaledi, Director MOH Department of Occupational Health+ PC – Meshari Alqallaf 7:55 pm – 8:00 pm Questions & Answers Week 6 – 1 hour; November 14, 2020 6) Module 6 – Workplace Risk Assessment and Management and 7:00 pm - 7:20 pm I. Presentation – Workplace Risk Assessment and Management in the Context of COVID-19 Dr. Barrak Alahmad + TA – Dina Zein 7:25 pm - 7:50 pm II. Presentation - Systems Approach for Occupational Safety and Health Management in Industrial, Service, and Health Sectors Dr. Janvier Gasana + PC – Soad AlBahar + PC – Jenan Almatrouk 7:50 pm – 8:00 pm III. Questions & Answers Week 7 – 1 hour; November 21, 2020 7) Module 7 - HealthWISE Checklist and Actions 7:00 pm - 7:55 pm Presentation Dr Shubhendu Mudgal and Dr. Janvier Gasana + TA – Dina Zein 7:55 pm - 8 pm Questions & Answers

Target Audience

The target audience is all Healthcare and Non-healthcare professionals in Kuwait.