IOSH Managing Safely

Overview:

IOSH have developed the IOSH Managing Safely course for managers and supervisors in any business sector, and organisation. This IOSH Managing Safely course has been designed to enable managers to introduce new controls and implement changes within their department.

Who Should Attend:

Managers and supervisors in any sector and any organisation who is required to manage risk and resources within their organisation.

Course Aims:

To promote a safer workplace in line with a company's organisational policy and Health & Safety compliance.

Course Objectives:

- Understand the main guidelines and practice as set out in Health & Safety at Work Act
- Explain the component parts of a recognised Safety Management System such as HSG65 and OHSAS 18001
- Identify the data and techniques required to produce an adequate record of an incident and demonstrate the procedure for an accident investigation, recognising the human factors involved
- Describe statutory requirements for reporting and procedures for checking for non-reporting
- Define 'hazard' and 'risk' and describe the legal requirements for risk assessment
- Demonstrate a practical understanding of a risk assessment technique and the data required for records
- Describe workplace precaution hierarchies
- Prepare and use active monitoring checklists and implement schedules for active monitoring, recording results and analysing records
- Outline relevant health and safety legislation, codes of practice, guidance notes and information sources such as Health & Safety Executive.

Course Agenda:

- Introduction and overview
- Risk assessment
- Risk Control
- Understanding Responsibilities
- Health & Safety Legislation
- Common Hazards
- Investigation Accidents and Incidents
- Measuring Performance
- Environmental Protection

Assessment:

At the end of the course, delegates will be required to complete a practical risk assessment-based project and a short multiple choice exam. They are also responsible for submitting their assessments within the required timescales.

Certification:

Upon successful complete of the above, delegates will achieve an IOSH Managing Safely certificate.

Duration:

3 Days