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.