Details
1 Day
VENUEAt client specific locations in the UK and Internationally
AIMS & OBJECTIVESThis course aims to provide directors/owners of small and medium sized enterprises (upto 250 employees) with an understanding of the moral, legal and business case for proactive health and safety management and give guidance on effective risk management. The importance of health and safety in the day-to-day running of a company dictates that senior members of management need to be very aware of their responsibilities.
COURSE CONTENTThe course reflects the principles embodied in:
- The Health and Safety Executive's guidance. 'Successful Health and Safety Management' (HSG65),
- The Turnbull report ('Internal controls: Guidance for Directors on the Combined Code'),
- The DETR/HEC's 'Revitalising Health and Safety' strategy statement.
The course covers:
- The importance of strategic health and safety management and its interaction with other business systems
- Directors' and employers' statutory duties
- Accident causes and their prevention
- Consequences of failing to manage health and safety effectively
- The effect of human factors on health and safety
- Importance of consultation and communication with employees on health and safety issues
- Performance monitoring and continual improvement
This course is designed for people with strategic responsibility for determining and implementing effective health and safety management within an organisation of less than 250 employees.
PRE-COURSE PREPARATIONNone required
CERTIFICATIONDelegates who successfully complete the end of course assessment will be awarded an IOSH Directing Safely Certificate.
SA SMTS is an international accredited provider of Occupational Health, Safety and Management Systems training and consultancy services.
Our aim is simple - to offer a high quality, practical service to clients; from
individuals adding to their skill set through to staff from large businesses attending
courses across the country.
Whether it's in-depth experience, sharp industry knowledge or simply an approachable style, each member of our team brings something different - and valuable - to our clients. We utilize a progressive approach means we are always focused on staying up-to-date with the latest training techniques and accreditations.
Our South African SA SMTS office located in Sandton provides services to not only South Africa, but neighboring countries including Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Lesotho and Swaziland.
