Fundamentals of Climate-Related and Psychosocial Workplace Risk Training Course in Accra, Ghana
Classroom training in Accra · next cohort Nov 16, 2026 · from USD 4,500
Rising temperatures, floods, smoke and storms are changing where and how people can safely work, while long hours, job insecurity, harassment and poor management are driving stress, absence and mental ill-health. Both groups of hazards are often missed by traditional safety systems built around machinery and chemicals. Five days give you a grounded, practical introduction to spotting and managing them.
On the climate side you study heat stress and the wet bulb globe temperature index, hydration and work-rest schedules, extreme weather emergency planning, air quality, vector-borne disease and outdoor and remote work. On the psychosocial side you look at the ISO 45003 guidance, job demands and control, workload, bullying, violence and harassment, burnout, return to work and employee assistance. You then learn the hierarchy of controls, risk assessment methods, consultation with workers, incident reporting and simple indicators to track progress. The course is suited to HSE officers, supervisors, HR and occupational health staff, safety committee members and managers in construction, agriculture, manufacturing, health, mining and public services. It runs in classroom, online and in-house formats and concludes with a CPD-accredited certificate.
At a Glance
Training in Accra, Ghana
Accra is Ghana's capital and a stable, English-speaking business hub for West Africa.
More about training in Accra →- Format
- Classroom, in Accra
- Duration
- Mon - Fri (5 Days)
- Fee
- USD 4,500
- Next start dates
- Nov 16, 2026, Dec 14, 2026, Jan 11, 2027
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
- Airport
- Kotoka International (ACC)
- Time zone
- Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)
- Currency
- Ghanaian cedi (GHS). Fees are listed in USD.
- Business districts
- Airport City, Cantonments, Ridge and Osu
About this course
Workplace risk is changing. Extreme heat now limits safe working hours on building sites, farms and in factories, and severe weather disrupts operations and threatens staff travelling to and from work. At the same time, employers are recognising that mental strain, intimidation and unmanageable workloads cause illness, accidents and resignations just as surely as physical hazards do.
The Fundamentals of Climate-Related and Psychosocial Workplace Risk Training Course provides a clear starting point for people who have not previously handled these topics. Participants first revisit core ideas of hazard, risk and control, then apply them to climate-related exposures and to the psychosocial factors that shape wellbeing at work. They learn how to recognise warning signs in individuals and teams, how to gather evidence from workers, and how to decide proportionate actions.
Teaching is practical and discussion-led. Participants complete simple assessments for a hot outdoor job and an office or service setting, draft a policy statement, design a consultation exercise and plan how to measure whether controls are working. No specialist background is needed, only an interest in keeping people safe and well.
Training Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain how climate change creates new and worsening hazards for workers.
- Recognise the symptoms and causes of heat illness and apply basic controls.
- Describe psychosocial hazards such as excessive workload, bullying and harassment.
- Carry out a simple risk assessment for climate and psychosocial hazards.
- Apply the hierarchy of controls to select realistic preventive measures.
- Involve workers and representatives in identifying problems and solutions.
- Prepare emergency and business continuity arrangements for extreme weather.
- Set basic indicators to monitor wellbeing, absence and incident trends.
What you'll learn
Key Takeaways
Participants finish the course with:
- A simple heat stress risk assessment form and action checklist.
- A psychosocial risk screening tool built around common stressors.
- A draft workplace statement on wellbeing and climate safety.
- An extreme weather response checklist for sites and offices.
- Conversation guides for supervisors raising stress or conduct concerns.
- A short list of indicators for tracking progress.
Training Methodology
The course is designed for newcomers to these topics and relies on active learning. It includes:
- Plain-language explanations with real workplace examples
- Walk-through exercises on sample hot-work and office scenarios
- Small-group discussion of sensitive issues in a confidential setting
- Practice with assessment forms and conversation guides
- A closing session to turn learning into a workplace action plan
Day 1: Hazards, Risk and a Changing Climate
- Hazard, risk and control: a quick refresher
- How climate change reshapes occupational risk
- Heat, cold, flooding, storms, smoke and dust at work
- Who is most vulnerable: outdoor, informal and migrant workers
- Legal duties of employers and workers in general terms
- Group discussion: climate hazards in participants' workplaces
Day 2: Managing Heat and Extreme Weather
- Heat illness: symptoms, first aid and prevention
- Wet bulb globe temperature and work-rest schedules
- Hydration, shade, clothing and acclimatisation
- Emergency planning for floods, storms and fires
- Air quality and vector-borne disease exposure
- Exercise: assessing a hot outdoor job
Day 3: Understanding Psychosocial Risk
- Stress, burnout and mental health at work explained
- Job demands, control, support and role clarity
- Bullying, harassment and violence in the workplace
- Long hours, shift work and job insecurity
- Guidance in ISO 45003 and related standards
- Case discussion: a team under strain
Day 4: Assessing and Controlling the Risks
- Gathering evidence: walk-throughs, surveys and conversations
- Risk rating and prioritisation
- Hierarchy of controls applied to both hazard types
- Manager behaviours that protect wellbeing
- Employee assistance, peer support and return to work
- Exercise: assessing a service or office team
Day 5: Consultation, Monitoring and Action
- Consulting and involving workers effectively
- Incident reporting and learning without blame
- Indicators: absence, turnover, near misses and survey scores
- Policy, training and communication
- Integrating these risks into an existing safety system
- Action plan and course review
No technical background is required. The course is useful for people who help keep workplaces safe and healthy, such as:
- Health, safety and environment officers
- Line managers and site supervisors
- Human resource and wellbeing practitioners
- Occupational health nurses and clinic staff
- Safety committee members and worker representatives
- Facilities and operations managers
- Staff in construction, agriculture, manufacturing, health care and public services
Participants who take part in all sessions and complete the assessments earn a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion issued by Vision Reach Global Consultancy.
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Fundamentals of Climate-Related and Psychosocial Workplace Risk Training Course Venues
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- KenyaMachakosNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,600
UgandaKampalaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,900
RwandaKigaliNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,900
TanzaniaArushaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,900- TanzaniaDodomaNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,800
- TanzaniaDar es SalaamNext Oct 26· 13 dates$2,000
- TanzaniaZanzibarNext Nov 16· 13 dates$2,600
NigeriaLagosNext Nov 16· 13 dates$2,800- NigeriaAbujaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$2,800
South AfricaPretoriaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,200- South AfricaJohannesburgNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,400
- South AfricaCape TownNext Oct 26· 13 dates$3,800
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fundamentals of Climate-Related and Psychosocial Workplace Risk Training Course in Accra
Everything you need to know about this course before you register.
Fundamentals of Climate-Related and Psychosocial Workplace Risk Training Course runs as classroom training in Accra, Ghana, in Monday-to-Friday cohorts that start every four weeks. The venue, daily timings and joining details are sent in your Joining Instructions email ahead of the start date.
The next Accra cohort starts on November 16, 2026, and a new intake follows every four weeks. Pick a date under "Upcoming sessions in Accra" above and click Register; your seat is confirmed once payment or a signed purchase order is received.
The classroom fee for Fundamentals of Climate-Related and Psychosocial Workplace Risk Training Course in Accra is USD 4,500 per delegate, covering tuition and course materials. Register 3 or more delegates together and a 5% team discount is applied automatically.
Accra is the only classroom city for Fundamentals of Climate-Related and Psychosocial Workplace Risk Training Course in Ghana at the moment. You can also join a live online cohort from anywhere in Ghana, or book it in-house at your organisation's own premises.
Yes — Fundamentals of Climate-Related and Psychosocial Workplace Risk Training Course can be delivered at your offices in Accra or at a venue you choose, on dates that suit your team, with case studies tailored to your sector. Message our training advisors to request a proposal.
By the end of the Fundamentals of Climate-Related and Psychosocial Workplace Risk programme, you'll be able to explain how climate change creates new and worsening hazards for workers, recognise the symptoms and causes of heat illness and apply basic controls, describe psychosocial hazards such as excessive workload, bullying and harassment, and carry out a simple risk assessment for climate and psychosocial hazards. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
No technical background is required. The course is useful for people who help keep workplaces safe and healthy, such as: Health, safety and environment officers, Line managers and site supervisors, Human resource and wellbeing practitioners, Occupational health nurses and clinic staff, Safety committee members and worker representatives, Facilities and operations managers, and Staff in construction, agriculture, manufacturing, health care and public services.
Fundamentals of Climate-Related and Psychosocial Workplace Risk Training Course typically runs as 5 Days. It's available as in-person classroom, live virtual, and in-house corporate training — every course can also be delivered on-site for your team on dates that suit you.
Yes — delegates who meet the attendance requirement receive a Certificate of Completion for Fundamentals of Climate-Related and Psychosocial Workplace Risk Training Course from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Fundamentals of Climate-Related and Psychosocial Workplace Risk Training Course is pitched at beginner professionals. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit for your current role or background, message our training advisors before you register and they'll help you confirm.
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