IOSH Managing safely

Duration

5 days including assessment and exam.

Syllabus Outline

MODULE 1: Course aims and overview - Safety management models and standards (HSG 65, OSHAS 18001)
MODULE 2: Reactive monitoring -Trend analysis - Accident investigation - Techniques and reporting
MODULE 3: Risk assessment - Legal requirements - Risk assessment in practice
MODULE 4: The Legal Framework for Workplace Safety and Health - Accessing guidance
MODULE 5: Common hazards - chemical, machinery, manual handling, electrical, noise, fire, slipping, tripping and falling
MODULE 6: Active monitoring -Communication skills in relation to safety and health
MODULE 7: Safety Audits - Management reviews
MODULE 8: Specialised Hazards (optional but company specific)

Educational Objectives

Candidates will be able to:

apply and understand management to health and safety issues.
recognise and assess risk from health and safety hazards in the workplace.
take account of risks from work activities arising from human factors.
identify information and training relevant to successful safety management
communicate effectively on health an safety issues.
Candidates will understand:

the importance of active monitoring.
what actions should be taken when incidents involving injury or damage occur.
the main legal responsibilities of employers and managers
Assessment

A practical assignment will be carried out relevant to the candidate’s workplace.