Education Level: TBC | Hours to complete: 18 hours plus assessment

The course comprises of 5 modules which should each take 3-4 hours to complete:

• Module 1: Understanding Safety Data Fundamentals
• Module 2: Basic Data Organisation & Interpretation
• Module 3: Visual Interpretation of Safety Data
• Module 4: Creating Basic Safety Data Visualisations
• Module 5: Applied Safety Data Analysis

By the end of this Data Skills for Health and Safety course, learners will be able to:

1. Identify and access various types of safety data sources, recognising data quality issues and applying basic validation techniques.
2. Organise and analyse safety data using appropriate spreadsheet functions to identify trends, patterns and areas of concern, including real-time monitoring data.
3. Interpret different types of safety visualisations and dashboards to extract meaningful insights for improving workplace safety practices.
4. Create clear and effective data visualisations and dashboards tailored to different audiences to communicate safety information.
5. Apply data-driven approaches to quantify risks, predict potential hazards, and evaluate the effectiveness of safety interventions.
6. Develop and communicate data-driven safety recommendations that overcome organisational challenges and positively influence decision-making.