Course Description:
The Directors Role for Health and Safety course gives all delegates a wealth of knowledge that can be used at senior management level with the construction industry. You will be encouraged to explore your legal responsibilities and consider how boardroom decisions impact on health and safety of your workforce.
The United Kingdom Contractors Group (UKCG) recognises this course as meeting the required standard for all directors working on UKCG sites.
Who Should Attend:
The course is intended for Company Directors. Even if you are not directly responsible for Health & Safety in your company, in your role as a Company Director you have joint responsibility with your fellow directors under Health and Safety legislation.
Course Content:
This course covers:
- Moral and human costs and the implications of decisions made in the boardroom
- The economic implications of an unsafe working environment
- Legal responsibilities with regards to health and safety
- The principles and importance of the risk assessment process
- Acquiring competent health and safety assistance and the limitations of such an appointment
- The basic tools of introducing a proactive health and safety culture.
Assessment & Award:
A combination of classroom-based theory and tutorials. You will be continuously assessed throughout the day and will have to complete a multiple-choice test.
Duration:
The Directors Role for Health and Safety course is a 1 day programme (8 hours training). Delegates must attend the required hours of training, in accordance with the course programme, to achieve the necessary learning objectives to qualify for the certificate.
Entry Requirements
To be able to attend the course, delegates will be expected to have either previously completed the DRHS course, or have a working knowledge of relevant H&S legislation.
For courses from January 2022 you will also be a required to complete a free e-Learning course prior to your start date. All delegates must then submit their certificate prior to starting the course, failure to do so will mean you can’t take the course.