Handling of hazardous substances (cert.)  (Region Zürich):
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Courses on occupational health and safety can be attended for all sectors and all hazardous areas. Most courses are offered in these areas:

• Occupational safety
• Explosion protection
• Chemical safety
• Risk management / Integral safety
• Electrical test systems
• Security
• Natural hazards
• Hazardous substances
• Fire protection
• Process reliability

Specialist seminars are also offered on topics such as ergonomics, noise in the workplace, occupational disease prevention, workplace design and many more.

In Switzerland, numerous compact seminars and basic courses are offered that provide a practical and understandable introduction to the basics of occupational safety. These courses are aimed at people who take responsibility for safety in the workplace - for example as safety officers or specialists in companies in various sectors.

Depending on your interests or professional needs, you can attend in-depth continuing education, further training courses. These cover specific topics such as

• Fire protection: basic principles and practical measures for preventing and fighting fires in the workplace
• ISO 45001: Introduction to the international management system for occupational health and safety
• Dangerous goods: regulations and practical implementation when handling dangerous substances and goods
• Industry-specific safety: Tailor-made content for specific professional groups such as construction, logistics or industry

These training opportunities - usually in the form of short seminars for safety officers on the subject of safety in the workplace - are suitable both for refreshing existing knowledge and for expanding skills in a specialized area.

Important: The specific learning content of short seminars for safety officers on the subject of safety in the workplace can vary depending on the provider and school. Each school determines its own content. We will be happy to help you clarify the details. Questions can be forwarded directly to the desired school via the contact form.