Introduction
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the moral, legal and business case for pro-active safety, health and risk management, strategic safety and health management and its integration into holistic business management systems.
This course is delivered in partnership with Oak Tree Management & Training Ltd, an IOSH Approved Training Provider.
Who should attend?
Designed for the senior leaders of the business this course ensures those with ultimate responsibility for the business and its actions know their legal responsibilities and can ensure the workforce and the public are safe from harm.
What is included?
All participants will complete an end-of-course assessment, which is based on short-answer questions.
Key learning objectives
Module 1
The moral, legal and financial case – how, as the leader of the business, you have a moral and legal responsibility for health and safety and the financial impact health and safety management can have.
Module 2 - Plan
Health and safety planning - putting in place a solid health and safety policy and how to organise your business and workforce to implement effective management of health and safety risks.
Module 3 - Do
Communicating and engaging the workforce – effective systems for communicating and training.
Module 4 - Check
Setting business standards – procurement and business processes to minimise risks
Management and systems - methods of auditing, controls, reporting and monitoring the external environment, including changes in legislation.
Module 5 - Act
Leadership in health and safety - setting standards, culture and values, celebrating good performance, good corporate governance, annual reporting and continuous improvement
Course delivery
- Classroom
- Virtual Instructor led
Course length
1 day
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