This course is aimed at developing a practical understanding of the processes involved in the management of health and safety at work. Through exercises and case studies delegates will learn how to implement and maintain a health and safety policy in the workplace.
The objectives of the course are:
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to review current health and safety policy and procedure
b)
to develop a process for managing health and safety policy
C)
to apply a range of health and safety skills and techniques
Course Outline:
Understanding the scope of health and safety at work
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why is health and safety important in the workplace?
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who administers health and safety?
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what types of accident occur at work, the cost of accidents
Health & Safety Policy
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reviewing organisational policy
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key legislation, managing the regulations
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the duties of the employer and employee
Risk Assessment
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the five step risk assessment process
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applying the process, reviewing procedures, processes and policy