Further Details
Learning Objectives
On successful completion of the course, delegates should be able to;
· Explain working safely.
· Explain the component parts of a recognised safety management system such as HSG65, BS 8800 and OHSAS 18001.
· Identify the data and techniques required to produce an adequate record of an incident, and demonstrate the procedure for accident investigation.
· Describe statutory requirements for reporting and procedures for checking non-reporting
· Describe method of basic trend and epidemiological analysis for reactive monitoring data.
· Define hazard and risk, and define the legal requirement of risk assessment.
· Demonstrate a practical understanding of a quantitative 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 the main provisions of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
· Outline relevant health and safety legislation, codes of practice, guidance notes and information sources such as the HSE.
Programme
Module 1 – Introduction and Overview
Module 2 - Reactive monitoring
Module 3 – Risk assessment and risk control
Module 4 – Health and Safety legislation
Module 5 – Common hazards
Module 6 – Active monitoring
Module 7 – Safety management systems
Assessment of the Course
The course material is evaluated by means of a multi-choice assessment paper and a project. Successful completion of the programme results in the award of an Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) certificate.
Course Length
The course consists of 4 lecture days including examinations and a practical assessment.
Guide price
£750 per delgate |
