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Managing Health and Safety in the Workplace

Overview:

Introduction:

This training program is designed to equip managers and supervisors with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively manage health and safety in the workplace. It empowers leaders to promote a culture of safety within their organizations.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Implement workplace precaution hierarchies.

  • Identify the data and techniques required to produce an adequate record of an incident.

  • Prepare and use active monitoring checklists.

  • Explain the parts of a recognized Safety Management System.

  • Implement environmentally friendly systems.

  • Understand, assess and control risks, responsibilities.

  • Investigate accidents and incidents, measure performance.

  • Protect the environment.

Targeted Audience:

  • Office Managers.

  • Managers of the production process.

  • Engineers in maintenance.

  • Team Leaders.

  • Supervisors.

Program Outlines:

Unit 1:

Introduction:

  • Overview of health and safety management.

  • Legal responsibilities of employers and employees.

  • Importance of creating a safety culture within an organization.

  • Understanding common workplace hazards.

  • Introduction to risk assessment and control measures.

Unit 2:

Assessing Risks:

  • Identifying hazards in the workplace.

  • Understanding the principles of risk assessment.

  • Techniques for evaluating and prioritizing risks.

  • Implementing control measures to mitigate risks.

  • Monitoring and reviewing risk control measures.

Unit 3:

Controlling Risks:

  • Overview of different types of control measures (e.g., engineering, administrative, PPE).

  • Developing and implementing effective control strategies.

  • Importance of communication in ensuring the effectiveness of control measures.

  • Responding to incidents and emergencies.

  • Reviewing and updating control measures as necessary.

Unit 4:

Understanding Responsibilities:

  • Roles and responsibilities of employers, managers, and employees in maintaining safety.

  • Legal requirements for reporting incidents and accidents.

  • Importance of effective communication and consultation in health and safety management.

  • Strategies for promoting employee involvement and engagement.

  • Establishing accountability and performance indicators for health and safety.

Unit 5:

Investigating Incidents:

  • Overview of incident investigation procedures.

  • Importance of conducting thorough investigations.

  • Techniques for gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.

  • Analyzing root causes of incidents and identifying contributing factors.

  • Developing corrective actions and implementing preventative measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.

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