SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Thursday 12 March 2009

The information in this training package has been put together to aid those who are wishing to gain a formal or higher Health and Safety Awards. It is suitable for Managers, Supervisors, Safety Reps and Employees as a valuable reference resource which can be modified to suit your own particular training needs. Set out as a series of POWERPOINT lectures / slideshows with supporting materials. Stage A of the package is set as an introductory level, Stage B, introduces the student to more technical aspects of Health and Safety. Stage C. covers Health and Safety Law. Stage D. is revision and useful study materials / information.
Aims
The aims are to:
• Develop an appreciation of the need for health and safety and its control
• Enhance awareness and help make the workplace safer
• Added value as an employee, Improve productivity and reduce costs
• Provide Staff / Employees with an understanding of health and safety concepts

Learning Outcomes:
• Develop, promote & communicate an effective health & safety culture in an organisation.
• Understand the legal framework, moral & economic requirements & implications for good standards in health & safety within an organisation.
• Understand the importance of proactive & reactive health & safety monitoring measures.
• Identify hazards in the workplace & carry out risk assessments, record findings & review procedures.
• Advise on strategies for controlling hazards, reducing risks & applying safe systems of work.
• Identify ill health effects of physical processes of work & the environment & recommend suitable measures to combat risks.
• Explain the processes & procedures for investigating & reporting accidents at work.
• Identify the key features of a health & safety policy, the preparations & performance review of a health & safety audit.
• Identify fire hazards & consequential risks, advise on measures to minimise fire risks & develop fire procedures.

Good luck and be safe.
Jim McCann