For anyone looking to facilitate the effective management of health and safety at floor level, measured in terms of the minimisation of accidents/incidents, in compliance with legislative requirements.

 

Course Length

1 day

Course facts:

On completion of this course delegates will be able to,

• Appreciate key legislative requirements in relation to their roles
• Appreciate the role and responsibilities of the First Line Manager within the Company Safety Policy
• Understand the requirements for the management of Health and Safety
• Understand the principles of accident/incident causation and prevention
• Undertake a safety audit within their area of responsibility.
• Undertake risk assessments in relation to work activity within their area of responsibility.

What you will learn:

Introduction - Course objectives and arrangements. UK Accident record. Government initiatives.

Health and safety management - HSW 74 and MHWR 1999  - Principles of health and safety management.  Company Health and Safety policy - Rules and responsibilities. The role of the first line manager.

Legal Issues - The 6 pack and other regulations pertaining to individual managers environments. Discussion on main requirements.

Accident/incident causation - Some basic theory - Heinrich, Bird. The

And prevention - human factor. Acts, conditions and attitudes.  Accident/incident reporting and investigation

Safety Audit - The needs and main requirements checklist approach.

Risk Assessment - Principles and practice of undertaking risk assessments in the workplace.

Additional content covered:

NB: For group bookings or closed sessions, the content can be altered to meet specific criteria or areas of responsibility associated with your industry or profession.

Delivery is at BTC, Cleckheaton (also available on-site)

Qualifications achieved:

Certificate of achievement

How to apply:

Simply contact us if you think this course is for you and a member of our friendly team will see to the rest. 01274 866772 or email info (at) BrookhouseTraining.com