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Introduction
The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain (ACES) invites applications for the One-Day General Health and Safety Course.
This introductory training is designed to provide participants with a foundational understanding of occupational health and safety (OHS) principles, with particular relevance to environments involving refrigeration, cooling, and cold chain systems.
1 Day Workshop
In-Person
[email protected]
Athanase Dalson Gace
Programme Dates
Course Fees
Attendance is currently FREE for all course dates.16th June 2025
ACES Rubirizi Campus, Kigali, Rwanda
- Apply by email to [email protected] before 4th June 2025.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified by June 10th, 2025
Course Description
Participants will be introduced to essential safety concepts including hazard identification, risk assessment, personal protective equipment (PPE), electrical safety, emergency procedures, and the safe handling of tools and equipment. Emphasis will be placed on practical, real-world applications to ensure participants can confidently implement safety practices across both formal and informal work settings.
The course includes real-life case studies, interactive discussions, and hands-on demonstrations. It also highlights a range of career pathways in occupational health and safety, encouraging participants to explore roles such as safety technicians, field supervisors, business owners, or safety advocates. Whether you're already working in the sector or planning to launch your own venture, this course will equip you with the essential knowledge and confidence to operate safely and responsibly in refrigeration-related environments.
Who Should Apply?
This course is ideal for individuals involved in careers related to refrigeration and cooling technologies, including:
- Refrigeration technicians
- Cold chain and logistics operators
- Maintenance personnel
- Supervisors and managers in refrigeration-related businesses
- Entrepreneurs or business owners in the cooling and cold chain sector
Syllabus Outline
The One-Day General Health and Safety Course will cover the following core topics:
- Introduction to health and safety: legislation, duties, and responsibilities
- Risk assessment principles and procedures
- Fire safety awareness and response
- Basic electrical safety
- Safe manual handling techniques
- First aid essentials
- Incident and accident reporting
- Working with hazardous substances and refrigerants
- Use and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Personal safety and situational awareness
How To Apply
Applicants must submit a single PDF document containing the following:
- A cover letter addressed to the Academic Head, ACES, stating your motivation for attending the training
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Short responses (maximum 150 words each) to the following questions:
- Do you have any background in refrigeration or a refrigeration-related field? If yes, please describe.
- What are your expectations upon completing this course?
- Do you have any dietary requirements or mobility restrictions that you want us to be aware of? (This will be treated confidentially to support your attendance.)
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online by the designated deadline to ACES through [email protected], with the subject line: "General Health and Safety Course Application – [Your Name]".
Join us in advancing sustainable cooling solutions and enhancing your refrigeration expertise!