Health & Safety Training for Managers

Introduction

An intensive one day session covering the main issues facing managers in relation to health & safety in the workplace.

Maximum of 12 delegates per course.

To appreciate the benefits of health and safety and the role of the manager or supervisor in improving health and safety.

The importance of providing safe places of work and systems of work
Criminal and civil responsibilities for health and safety and an appreciation of the powers of Enforcing Authorities
What documentation and procedures are needed
Risk management principles
Risk assessment: what they are, why they are needed; types of assessment required and how to maintain them
The underlying causes of accidents and the important role management has to play in their prevention
The need for a positive health and safety culture and senior executives key role in achieving this
The role and functions of health and safety advisers
The role of training in improving health and safety
To be able to effectively plan and implement outcomes of risk assessments
To know what the managers and supervisors roles and responsibilities are
Why and how to investigate accidents and safety incidents
RIDDOR reporting
Welfare facilities
Work environment

After the course delegates should:

be able to contribute to the review of their area’s procedures and safe systems of work
to monitor health and safety
understand the importance of training and health and safety culture

For further information please contact us.