NTU Safety and Health Training Framework

Introduction

NTU has instituted a comprehensive safety and health training framework for all staff, students and collaborators on campus. The framework is called the NTU Safety and Health Training Framework (SHTF). SHTF is one of the core elements of the NTU Safety and Health Management System.

NTU Safety & Health Training Framework (SHTF)NTU Safety & Health Training Framework (SHTF)

 
The objective of the framework is as follows:

  1. Facilitating the identification of relevant safety and health training needs for the NTU Community.
  2. Establishing the core and elective training requirements of the NTU Community on a single platform.
  3. Providing adequate safety and health training resources for NTU community.
  4. Ensuring a systematic and structured process of building up the competency of NTU staff and students
  5. Providing adequate tools to monitor training completion and reminders for refresher training for NTU staff and students.
  6. Promoting harmonization of safety and health training among NTU partners and collaborators.

The SHTF provides a structured and systematic approach to guide NTU staff and students in determining their training needs. The training needs of NTU community is determined by factors such as
(1) Stage of employment / education in NTU
(2) Nature of work or activities conducted in NTU
(3) Nature of role/appointment/responsibility they have been assigned/appointed to
(4) Provisions for management of change and refresher training(s) to ensure that safety & health practices.

Schematic Diagram of NTU Safety & Health Training Framework (SHTF)


Different stages in SHTF
Stage 1: Enrolment / Onboarding
Stage 2: Pre-Work & Pre- Activity
Stage 3: Role Based
Stage 4: Management of Change & Refresher Training

StageTraining Needs
Examples
  Stage 1: Enrolment / OnboardingThese safety and health training(s) are compulsory for all newly enrolled staff or matriculated students.
 
  		Upon enrolment or onboard NTU
 
It is compulsory for all staff and students to complete within one month upon joining the University the following courses:
 
1.    OHS2BST01 Basic Safety Training
 
  Stage 2: Pre-Work & Pre- ActivityThe types of training(s) required are based on the nature of their work / activity.
 
Risk assessment(s) should be conducted to determine to nature of hazards they would be exposed to and therefore the type of training needed to manage these hazards.
 
Pre- Work and Pre-Activity
 
Those working with formaldehyde (chemical) would need to attend
 
1.    OHS2CST01 Chemical Safety Training &
2.    OHS2SIG01 Understanding Signage from SS508.
Stage 3: Role BasedTraining is based on staff or students assigned roles and responsibilities such as first aider, fire warden or Company Emergency Response Team (CERT) member
Role Based
 
As an assigned or designated Occupational first aider, the staff needs to complete OHS2GEP01 General Emergency Preparedness (GEP) & Occupational First Aid Course (OFA) - by an approved training provider.
Stage 4: Management of Change & Refresher training As work/study activities and roles change over the course of employment/education, it is important that an re-evaluation of training needs of staff and students be done to determine if any additional trainings are to be done.
 
Refresher Training or re-training for stage 2 and 3 courses shall be done at regular intervals to reinforce knowledge, update skills and stay abreast of changes in regulations and best practices.
  		Management of Change
 
A laboratory researcher has to in future collect samples from the field, therefore in addition to laboratory safety training, this individual would also need to do field research safety training course.
 
Refresher training
 
The researcher would need to undergo the following refresher training based on his above role and work activities.

 Staff – refers to Faculty members, academic staff, researchers, project officers, post-doc.
Students – refers to undergraduate, postgraduate
Personnel – refers to collaborators, visitors, contractors, interns, temporary, casual and contingent staff


An example of how SHTF facilitates and enables a new staff to embark on the necessary safety and health training(s) when working in NTU:

Figure 1: Details of how a new staff embarks on different stages of SHTF when working in NTU


An example of how SHTF facilitates and enables a new researcher to embark on the necessary safety and health training(s) when working in NTU:


Figure 2:  Details of how a new researcher embarks on different stages of SHTF when working in NTU


Detailed listing of courses at the various stages are given below


Stage 1: Enrolment / Onboarding (Compulsory)

 
Course Code & Title of Training Course
Who shall attendCourse DescriptionRe-training requirements
OHS2BST01
Basic Safety Training		All Staff and Students
 
Compulsory for all staff and students to complete within one month upon joining the University.		This training gives a general overview of safety and health in the campus.
 
 
 		Re-training is required once every 3 years


Stage 1: Enrolment / Onboarding (Recommended)
Course Code & Title of Training Course
Who shall attendCourse DescriptionRe-training requirements
Traffic Safety Videos
 
 
  		Staff and Students
 
Recommended for staff and students to complete within one month upon joining the University 		These videos have been developed by Office of Health and Safety (OHS) to raise traffic safety awareness to remind everyone about the importance of observing road safety tips and our shared responsibility in ensuring road safety in NTU Campus.
 
There are 4 traffic safety videos in this training:
 
i.              Traffic Safety for Pedestrians
ii.             Traffic Safety for Motorists
iii.            Traffic Safety for Cyclists
iv.           Traffic Safety for Motorcyclists
  		Not Required
23S1_SLAF03
Campus Safety & Health: Our Responsibility
 
  		Students
 
Recommended for newly matriculated undergraduates to complete within one month upon joining the University 		This training course has been developed by
Workplace Safety and Health Council (Higher Education and Research) Working Group
 
It will introduce the fundamentals of safety and health to all freshmen such as:
 
i.      Understanding the causes of accident
ii.     Identifying the types of hazards on campus;
iii.    Adopting Look-Think-Do concept to prevent accidents; and
iv.   Responding to emergencies
  		Re-training is required once every 3 years.

 

Stage 2: Pre-Work & Pre- Activity (Compulsory)
Course Code & Title of Training Course
Who shall attendCourse DescriptionRe-training requirements
Stage 2: Pre-Work & Pre- Activity (Compulsory)
*OHS2BBL01
Basic Biosafety Training Course : Module 1
 
*OHS2BBP01
Basic Biosafety Training Course : Module 2 		Laboratory users (Staff, Students and Researchers) who conduct research projects involving biological agents and genetic manipulation of materials of human and animal origin are required to complete two modules on biosafety
(Module 1: Biosafety Requirements and Module 2: Biosafety Practices).
 
Compulsory for all laboratory supervisors and principal investigators supervising projects/activities involving materials of human or animal origin.
 
Compulsory for all staff and students to complete this course within one month of commencement of laboratory work.
  		Module 1: Biosafety Requirements course contents:
• Legislation & NTU requirements for working with materials of biological origin
• NTU System for application for work with materials of biological origin
 
 
Module 2: Biosafety Practices course contents:
•  Understanding Biosafety Principles and Practices
• How to conduct Biological Risk Assessment
• How to use of Laboratory equipment – Biological Safety Cabinet, autoclave, etc
• How to conduct disinfection of surfaces, etc
• Bio-waste management
• Spill Management and Incident Reporting
  		Re-training is required once every 3 years.
*OHS2CST01
Chemical Safety Training
  		Compulsory for all laboratory supervisors and principal investigators supervising projects/activities involving the use of hazardous chemicals.
 
Compulsory for all staff and students handling chemicals to complete this course within one month of commencement of laboratory work.
  		The following main modules are covered in this course:
 
1. Introduction to Chemical Hazards
2. Managing Chemical Hazards
3. Working with Hazardous Chemicals 		Re-training is required once every 3 years.
OHS2IR01
Working with Ionizing Radiation
 
  		Compulsory for all laboratory supervisors and principal investigators supervising projects/activities involving the use of ionising radiation.
 
 
Compulsory for all staff and students handling ionising radiation e.g. xray, radioisotopes (beta, gamma, etc.) must complete this course within one month of commencement of laboratory work.
  		The topics covered in this course include:
 
1.    Introduction to Ionising Radiation
2.    Hazards Associated with Ionising Radiation
3.     Managing Hazards Associated with Ionising Radiation
4.    Managing Incidents Involving Ionising Radiation
  		Re-training is required once every 3 years.
OHS2NIR01
Working with Non-ionising radiation
 
 
  		Compulsory for all laboratory supervisors and principal investigators supervising projects/activities involving the use of non- ionising radiation
 
 
Compulsory for all staff and students handling non- ionising radiation e.g. NIR, lasers (e.g. Class 3b, 4 etc.) must complete this course within one month of commencement of laboratory work.
  		The topics covered in this course include:
 
1.    Introduction to Ionising Radiation
2.    Hazards Associated with Ionising Radiation
3.    Managing Hazards Associated with Ionising Radiation
4.    Managing Incidents Involving Ionising Radiation
  		Re-training is required once every 3 years.
OHS2SIG01
Understanding Signage from SS508
 
  		Compulsory for all staff and students to complete
this course within one month of working on their biological/ chemical / radiation projects / activities or entering the laboratories, workshops or teaching facilities.
 
 
 
  		This module covers the information on understanding the signages from SS508 requirements.
 
SS 508 establishes the safety identification colours and design principles for safety signs and safety markings to be used in workplaces and in public areas for the purpose of accident prevention, fire protection, health hazard information and emergency evacuation.
  		Re-training is required once every 3 years.
OHS2DDR01
Donning a Disposable Respirator
 
  		Compulsory for all staff and students to complete prior to working on their biological/ chemical / radiation projects / activities or activities requiring them to don a disposable respirator in their course of work or activities.
 
 
This course covers on the aspects of donning a disposable respirator.
 
To educate all personnel who are required to wear respirators in the course of their teaching and research work on the correct use of disposable respirators.
Re-training is required once every 3 years.
OHSHMR01
Fitting a Half Mask Respirator      
 
  		Compulsory for all staff and students to complete if they are required to don a half mask respirator prior to working on their chemical / radiation projects / activities or activities requiring them to don a half mask respirator in their course of their work or activities.
 
  		This course covers on the aspects of donning a half mask respirator.
 
To educate all personnel who are required to wear respirators in the course of their teaching and research work on the correct use of disposable respirators.
  		Re-training is required once every 3 years.
OHS2LOT01 Lockout Tagout (LOTO)
 
 
  		Compulsory for all staff and students to complete within one month if they are required to perform activities involving maintenance, repair or servicing on equipment or machinery
 
 
 
 
 
  		This course is to equip staff and students on the knowledge and skills necessary to safely control hazardous energy sources during maintenance and servicing of machinery and equipment.
 
The topics covered in this course include:
 
1.    Importance of LOTO
2.    Lockout Tagout Devices
3.    Lockout Tagout Procedures
4.    Steps for Start-up
5.    Group Lockout Protection
 
Re-training is required once every 3 years.
 
OHSL01 Safe Use of Step Ladder Compulsory for all staff and students to complete within one month if their work involves the use of ladders.
 
 
  		The topics covered in this course include:
 
1.    Importance of ladder safety
2.    Common causes of ladder accidents 
3.    How to select and check ladders  
4.    Setting up ladders  
5.    Climbing and working on ladders  
6.    Maintaining, storing, and transportation of ladders
 
Re-training is required once every 3 years. *This training is recognised and approved by the Workplace Safety and Health Council’s Working Group on Safety & Health in Higher Education and Research Sector. Personnel from approved member institutions are exempted from undergoing this training. Click here to find more details. 
OHS2FR01 Field Research 
Safety Training
Compulsory for all laboratory 
supervisors and principal 
investigators supervising 
projects/activities involving
research activities in the field.
Compulsory for all staff and 
students involving in field 
research projects/activities
must complete this course 
within one month of 
commencement of field 
research work.

The topics covered in this course include:
1. Introduction and definition of the field research
2. NTU Requirements associated with field research
3. Hazards associated with field research
4. Managing hazards associated with field research
5. Medical health needs and 
assessment required for field research
6. Emergency response preparedness for field research
Re-training is required 
once every 3 years.


*This training is recognised and approved by the Workplace Safety and Health Council’s Working Group on Safety & Health in Higher Education and Research Sector. Personnel from approved member institutions are exempted from undergoing this training. Click here to find more details. 

 Stage 2: Pre-Work & Pre- Activity (Recommended)
Course Code & Title of Training Course
Who shall attendCourse DescriptionRe- training requirements
 Stage 2: Pre-Work & Pre- Activity (Recommended)
Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety
 
 
  		Recommended for staff and students to complete within one month if they are working in the laboratory
 
  		This module provides information on
laboratory safety fundamentals.
 
Topics include: Rights and Responsibilities, Hygiene and Housekeeping, Ergonomic Hazards, Physical Hazards, Risk Assessment, Signs and Labels, Chemical Hazards, Health Hazards, Storage and Handling, Hazardous Waste, Biological Hazards, Radiological Hazards, Control Measures, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Emergency Procedures, Exposure and Security
 
Not Required
General Workshop (Shop) Safety
 
  		Recommended for staff and students to complete within one month if they are working in the workshop
  		This module provides information on roles and responsibilities for working in the workshop, identification of common physical and chemical hazards, how to control the hazards and safety work practices
  		Not Required
Fundamentals of Biosafety Recommended for staff and students to complete within one month if they are handling biohazards, life science research or experiments. This course is an introduction to safe practices for handling biological agents. The course is required prior to working with recombinant or synthetic DNA, infectious materials, infectious animals, human clinical samples and other research-related projects that require BSL-2 or an enhanced BSL-2 Containment.
Not Required
Biosafety and Biosecurity (BSS) #
 
 
 
  		Recommended for staff and students to complete within one month if they are handling biohazards, life science research or experiments.
 
  		This module covers the principles of biosafety and biosecurity, including the safe use and containment of biohazardous agents.
 
BSS courses cover a variety of biosafety and biosecurity topics that address multiple regulations, standards, and guidelines. They are intended to complement the hands-on training and experience for staff and students working in laboratories handling biohazards.
  		Not Required
Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC)#
  		Recommended for staff and students to complete within one month if they are handling life science research or experiments.
 
  		This module provides detailed training on the United States Government Policy for Institutional Oversight of Life Sciences Dual Use Research of Concern issued in 2014. The 2014 policy complements the 2012 United States Government Policy for Oversight of Life Sciences Dual Use Research of Concern (referred to as “policy” throughout this module)
The topics covered in this module:
1.    Describe the agents and types of experiments that require oversight.
2.    Identify the responsibilities of principal investigators (PIs), U.S. funded organizations, and U.S. government (USG) funding agencies.
3.    Identify possible risk mitigation strategies for research that is DURC.
4.    Identify the responsibilities of the Institutional Review Entity (IRE), the Institutional Contact for Dual Use Research (ICDUR), and the organization.
  		Not Required
Aerosol Transmissible Disease (ATD) Safety
 
  		Recommended for staff and students to complete within one month if they are handling aerosol transmissible disease research or experiments.
  		This course complies with Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Cal/OSHA, Title 8, Section 5199 ATD training requirements and is for researchers using aerosolizing procedures in their work. Not Required
Waste Anesthetic Gas Safety
 
  		Recommended for staff and students to complete within one month if they are handling animal research or experiments. This course meets Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) requirement for hazard recognition, and California Department of Public Health, and California Department of Industrial Relations’ workplace hazard warning.
 
It is useful for researchers and veterinarians performing animal surgery.

Not Required
Working with Formaldehyde
 
  		Recommended for staff and students to complete within one month if they are handling formaldehyde in their research or experiments. This course complies with OSHA Standard Formaldehyde and with Cal/OSHA Title 8 5217-Formaldehyde.
 
It is useful for lab staff working in wet labs and animal facilities performing chemical or pathology work.
  		Not Required
Fundamentals of Radiation Safety
 
  		Recommended for staff and students to complete within one month if they are working with radiation in their research or experiments. This course consists of the following modules:
 
Module 1: Radiological Fundamentals
Module 2: Biological Effects and Dose Limits
Module 3: Oversight of Radioactive Materials, Detection and Security
Module 4: Contamination Control
Module 5: Waste, Shipping & Receiving, and Incidents
  		Not Required
Laser Safety
 
  		Recommended for staff and students to complete within one month if they are working with laser in their research or experiments. This course covers the following topics: 
 
i.              Identify differences between distinct classes of laser
ii.             Describe the characteristics of laser light
iii.            List possible effects of lasers on eyes
iv.           List possible biological effects of lasers on skin
v.             None-Beam Hazards
vi.           Describe important laser control measures
  		Not Required
Personal Protective EquipmentRecommended for staff and students to complete within one month if they are working with the laboratories, animal facilities and workshops.This course complies with OSHA Title 29, Personal Protective Equipment Requirements and with Cal/OSHA Title 8: Personal Protective Device.
 
It is useful for staff or students working in wet labs, animal facilities, and workshops.
  		Not Required

Workplace Ergonomics#

Recommended for staff and students to complete within one month of their start date in NTU

This video-based course covers the fundamentals of ergonomics as well as workplace ergonomic risk factors in office, laboratory, and animal handling settings.

Not Required
Laboratory Decontamination Methods#

Recommended for staff and students to complete within one month if they are working in or conducting experiments or research in laboratories 

This video-based course provides an overview of methods used to decontaminate laboratory materials.

It provides laboratory personnel with information that enables them to safely perform decontamination activities in the laboratory.

Not Required
Managing Pyrophoric Compounds

Recommended for staff and students to complete within one month if they are handling pyrophoric compounds in their research or experiments.

This workday course addresses how to identify hazards associated with pyrophoric chemicals, assess their risks, minimize these risks during experiment planning, and respond effectively to emergencies involving pyrophoric chemicals.Not Required

# For the following courses: Biosafety and Biosecurity (BBS), Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC)& Accident Investigation: An introduction, Workplace Ergonomics, Laboratory Decontamination Methods, Biotility: Driving Safety and Health Progress Using ISO 45001

  1. These courses are hosted under Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) programme and not under the NTU workday
  2. Please create an account with CITI Program using your NTU email before you access the modules. This will facilitate the subsequent update of your training records to Workday. For more details, please visit https://about.citiprogram.org/ .
  3. If you encountered any issues logging into the training modules, please email to [email protected] for assistance.
  4. OHS will periodically update your attendance in these training courses into workday.

Stage 3: Role Based (Compulsory)
Course Code & Title of Training Course
Who shall attend Course Description Re-training requirements
Stage 3: Role Based (Compulsory)
OHS2RMM01
Risk Management Core Module
 
OHS2RMW01
Risk Management for Workplace
 
  		1.    Risk Assessment Team Member
 
Compulsory for all staff and students to complete prior to conducting risk assessment for their work activities or within one month upon being identified or appointed as risk assessment team member.
 
 
2.    Safety Representative & Safety Committee Member
 
Compulsory for all staff and postgraduate students to complete within one month upon being identified or appointed as safety representative and / or safety committee member.
  		Risk Management Core Module
The following main topics covered in this course are:
 
1.    Importance of Risk Management
2.    Risk Management Process
3.    Risk Assessment Methodology
 
It is a requirement for staff and students who need to know, conduct or approve a risk assessment to complete the Risk Management Core Module.
 
Risk Management for Workplace
The following main topics covered in this course are:
 
1.    Risk management process
2.    Risk Assessment Methodology
 
It is a requirement for staff and students who need to know, conduct or approve a risk assessment to complete the Risk Management for Workplace course.
  		Re-training is required once every 3 years.
OHS2RMM01
Risk Management Core Module
 
OHS2RML01 
Risk Management: Student Activities held locally
 
 
 
  		Risk Assessment Team Member / Student Leader
 
Compulsory for staff and students to complete prior to conducting risk assessment for their activities held locally or within one month upon being identified or appointed as Student Leader
 
 
 
  		Risk Management Core Module
The following main topics covered in this course are:
 
1.         Importance of Risk Management
2.         Risk Management Process
3.         Risk Assessment Methodology
 
It is a requirement for staff and students who need to know, conduct or approve a risk assessment to complete the Risk Management Core Module.
 
Risk Management: Student Activities held locally
 
This course aims to reduce risks at source by managing risks that arise from student activities held locally.
 
The following topics are covered in this course:
 
1.         Risk Management Process
2.         Risk Assessment Methodology
  		Re-training is required once every 3 years.
OHS2RMM01
Risk Management Core Module
 
OHS2RMO01
Risk Management: Student Activities Held Overseas
 
 
  		Risk Assessment Team Member / Student Leader
 
Compulsory for staff and students to complete prior to conducting risk assessment for their activities held overseas or within one month upon being identified or appointed as Student Leader
 
 
 
  		Risk Management Core Module
The following main topics covered in this course are:
 
1.         Importance of Risk Management
2.         Risk Management Process
3.         Risk Assessment Methodology
 
It is a requirement for staff and students who need to know, conduct or approve a risk assessment to complete the Risk Management Core Module.

Risk Management: Student Activities Held Overseas
This course aims to reduce risks at source by managing risks that arise from student activities held overseas.
The following topics are covered in this course:
 
1.         Risk Management Process
2.         Risk Assessment Methodology

Re-training is required once every 3 years.
OHS2GEP01
General Emergency Preparedness (GEP)
 
 
Occupational First Aid Course (OFA)
(by approved training provider) 		Appointed First Aider
 
Compulsory for all staff and postgraduate students to complete within one month upon being identified or appointed as first aider
  		General Emergency Preparedness
This course provides essential knowledge on the role and responsibilities of key personnel in the Emergency Coordination Team (ECT) and Emergency Response Team (ERT) during an emergency in campus, e.g. a fire situation, and how they interact with one another. 
 
The following main topics are covered in this course:
 
1.    Being Prepared for an Emergency
2.    Role of Members of the ECT (e.g., Fire Warden, Liaison Officer, PWD Custodian)
3.    Role of a First-Aider in the ERT
 
Occupational First Aid Course
This course is a mandatory course for personnel who are being appointed as a workplace first aider.
 
The course equips the staff or postgraduate students with the relevant knowledge and skills in providing first aid and using CPR+AED.
 
This course is conducted by approved training provider.
 
For details, please refer to school, centre or department safety representative or OHS.
  		For GEP course:
Re-training is required once every 3 years
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For OFA course:
Re-training is required once every 2 years.
 
OHS2GEP01
General Emergency Preparedness
 
 
  		Appointed Fire Warden or members of the Emergency Coordination Team (ECT) and Emergency Response Team (ERT)
 
Compulsory for all staff and postgraduate students to complete within one month upon being identified or appointed as fire warden or member of ECT or ERT 		This course provides essential knowledge on the role and responsibilities of key personnel in the Emergency Coordination Team (ECT) and Emergency Response Team (ERT) during an emergency in campus, e.g. a fire situation, and how they interact with one another. 
 
The following main topics are covered in this course:
 
1.    Being Prepared for an Emergency
2.    Role of Members of the ECT (e.g., Fire Warden, Liaison Officer, PWD Custodian)
3.    Role of a First-Aider in the ERT
 
Re-training is required once every 3 years.
Accident Investigation: An Introduction# Safety Representative & Safety Committee Member
 
Compulsory for all staff and postgraduate students to complete within one month upon being identified or appointed as safety representative and / or safety committee member.
 
This course provides learners with the tools to successfully complete an accident (incident) investigation and implement corrective actions. Investigating an accident provides staff the opportunity to identify hazards in their operations and shortcomings in their safety and health programs. Most importantly, it enables staff to identify and implement the corrective actions necessary to prevent future accidents. Re-training is required once every 3 years.

# For the following courses: Biosafety and Biosecurity (BBS), Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC)& Accident Investigation: An introduction, Workplace Ergonomics, Laboratory Decontamination Methods, Biotility: Driving Safety and Health Progress Using ISO 45001

  1. These courses are hosted under Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) programme and not under the NTU workday
  2. Please create an account with CITI Program using your NTU email before you access the modules. This will facilitate the subsequent update of your training records to Workday. For more details, please visit https://about.citiprogram.org/
  3. If you encountered any issues logging into the training modules, please email to [email protected] for assistance.
  4. OHS will periodically update your attendance in these training courses into workday.

 Stage 3: Role Based (Recommended)
Course Code & Title of Training Course
Who shall attend Course Description Re-training requirements
PI Responsibility
 
  		Recommended for all principal investigators supervising projects/activities in the laboratories This course provides the knowledge on the role and responsibilities of the principal investigators to:
 
i.  Recognize the importance of creating and sustaining a strong safety culture in your laboratory
 
ii.  Identify Key Responsibilities of the Principal Investigator
 
iii.  Describe some of the Practical Steps that Can Be Taken to strengthen Laboratory Safety, Day to Day
 
 

Biotility: Driving Safety and Health Progress Using ISO 45001#

Safety Representative & Safety Committee Member

Recommended for all staff and postgraduate students to complete within one month upon being identified or appointed as safety representative and / or safety committee member.

This course provides a fast-paced review of the ISO 45001 specification with commentary on the intent and implementation of ISO 45001 based on real-world experience.

This course is recommended for staff and postgraduate students who are responsible for establishing safety and health management systems.

It equips the individuals to evaluate their organization against ISO 45001 requirements to identify gaps and assess the resources needed for implementation and improvement.

Not Required

# For the following courses: Biosafety and Biosecurity (BBS), Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC)& Accident Investigation: An introduction, Workplace Ergonomics, Laboratory Decontamination Methods, Biotility: Driving Safety and Health Progress Using ISO 45001

  1. These courses are hosted under Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) programme and not under the NTU workday
  2. Please create an account with CITI Program using your NTU email before you access the modules. This will facilitate the subsequent update of your training records to Workday. For more details, please visit https://about.citiprogram.org/
  3. If you encountered any issues logging into the training modules, please email to [email protected] for assistance.
  4. OHS will periodically update your attendance in these training courses into workday.

Staff to enrol on the training module(s) via NTU Workday.
Students to enrol on the training module(s) via NTULearn.
For additional information on training modules and its requirements, please refer to NTU Safety Training Matrix.
For other resources, please refer to NTU Safety and Health Training Framework-Resources.

A. College Dean, School Chair and Head of Department Department is to:

i. Ensure that faculty members receive appropriate safety and health trainings and support to effectively implement safety and health training requirements; 
ii. Allocate sufficient resources (i.e. time) for staff or student to attend safety and health trainings under the Training Framework; and
iii. Ensure accountability for staff or students to fulfil safety and health training requirements. 


B. The School, Centre or Department’s Safety Committee is to:

i. Establish, implement and maintain the NTU Safety and Health Training Framework; 
ii. Ensure staff or students complete the training requirements stated in NTU Safety and Health Training Framework; 
iii. Determine the compulsory and optional training needs for personnel (i.e. collaborators, visitors, contractors, interns, temporary, causal and contingent staff) working short term or temporary in their school, centre or department; 
iv. Appoint a programme administrator(s) to assist in the NTU Safety and Health Training program; and 
v. Cooperate with OHS to facilitate audit(s) for any training related information.  


C. Faculty Member / Principal Investigator (PI)/ Supervisor is to:

i. Undergo relevant onboarding, pre-work, appointment and refreshers training(s) as identified in SHTF; 
ii. Identify the safety & health training(s) required for personnel (i.e. staff, students, visitors, collaborators etc.) working in laboratories / workshops / facilities directly under their management;
iii. Identify the safety & health training requirements of the personnel based on their scope of work and the types of hazards they are exposed to; 
iv. Inform or notify the Programme Administrator(s) of the safety & health training(s) that their personnel are undergoing.
v. Establish and maintain a register for the safety & health training(s) that personnel are placed under SHTF; and
vi. Ensure personnel have attended and completed the necessary safety & health training(s) prior to start work or activity. 


D. Programme Administrator(s) is to:

i. Implement and maintain the NTU Safety and Health Training Framework in the school, centre or department; 
ii. Establish and maintain a register for the personnel under the training programme in the S/D/C;
iii. To assist in monitoring the training(s) required by the personnel in the S/D/C and track the training completion status of personnel; 
iv. To update and inform personnel’s faculty member / PI / Supervisor of training completion after onboarding/ enrolment and prior to start work/ activity or whenever necessary; and
v. Ensure personnel is informed of the training(s) and its requirements after enrolment / onboarding or prior to start work or activity and whenever necessary (i.e. change in role or refresher requirements) 


E. Office of Health and Safety (OHS) is to:

i. Establish, maintain and implement NTU Safety and Health training framework; 
ii. Identify institutional safety and health training requirements;
iii. Develop and provide either online or in-person safety and health training classes;
iv. Communicate to school, department or research entity of the requirements for the relevant or updates in the training requirements in safety and health training program; 
v. Assist and advise Programme Administrator, Faculty Member, PI and RO on identification of training requirements (i.e. specific work, activity or role etc.); 
vi. Monitor institutional compliance with the NTU Safety and Health Training Framework requirements; and 
vii. Work with relevant regulatory agencies to review this framework, provide guidance and conduct necessary audits to ensure compliance.


F. Personnel i.e. Staff, Students, Collaborators, Visitors are to: 

i. Be responsible to complete their required safety and health trainings and adhere to the training requirements stated in NTU Safety and Health Training Framework;
ii. Inform or notify their supervisor of the activities or changes in their role(s) that they are involved; 
iii. Inform or notify their supervisor if they completed the training(s) indicated in NTU Safety and Health Training Framework; 
iv. Ensure that they have completed all the required trainings upon enrolment or onboarding and / or prior to start work or activity;
v. Inform or notify Programme Administrator and their supervisor if they need to attend any new or additional training(s) due to their work / activities or updates in their assigned roles; 
vi. Update and complete their training(s) in accordance to the refresher requirements stated in the SHTF; and 
vii. Cooperate with the University with safety and health measures put in place for their safety and health including the NTU Safety and Health Training Framework