Health and Safety Awareness (2 hrs to 1 Day)

The duty to train all staff in basic health and safety is explicit in current legislation. More importantly, training of line management promotes a proactive approach to working practices, with a risk aware workforce providing greater opportunities for the early identification of risk and control measures.

Designed for

The course is suitable for staff at all levels; many employers have used a modified programme incorporating their own organisation’s systems and procedures.

Objectives

On completion of the course delegates will:

• Know the responsibilities placed upon all levels of staff
• Recognise the value of a sound Health and Safety Policy
• Understand the principles of accident prevention techniques
• Appreciate the value of personal contribution to controlling risks

Content

Introduction

Understanding safety, risk, hazards and accidents reflect:

• What the law requires
• Duty of employers
• Duty of employees, supervisors and managers
• Outline of other regulations/codes and guidance notes

The Purpose of Health and Safety Policy

General statement
Organisation
Arrangements

Accident Investigation

How to conduct an investigation - causation versus blame placing
Learning from the experience
Accident reporting

Accident Prevention

Cost versus risk evaluation
Treating the causes of accidents not the symptom

The Benefits of a Health and Safety Management System (SMS)

The merits of SMS are expounded - reinforcing the idea of a safety culture adopted by all staff

Summary and Close

Note: This course can be tailored to meet your exact needs. For further information or to obtain a quotation contact Line Business Services Ltd on 0117 986 2194

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