Course Objectives:
On completion of the course, delegates should be able to:
- Explain the term 'Managing Safely'
- Identify the competent parts of a recognised Safety Management System such as BS 8800, HSG65 or OHSAS 18001 and gain an appreciation of risk assessment within the system
- Identify the data and techniques required to produce an adequate record of an incident.
- Describe statutory requirements for reporting and procedures for checking for non-reporting.
- Define hazards and risks and describe the legal requirements for risk assessment.
- Demonstrate a practical understanding of quantitative risk assessment techniques.
- Identify workplace precautions hierarchies and the criteria for types of workplace precautions and controls.
- Explain the purpose and techniques of an Health and Safety Audit.
- Outline the provisions of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
- Outline relevant health and safety legislation, Codes of Practice, HSA guidance notes and other information sources.
- Distinguish specific hazards both generally and from an organisational perspective.
- Prepare and use active monitoring checklists and effective recording keeping.
Course Contents
- Module 1: Introduction and overview.
- Module 2: Risk Assessment and Risk Control
- Module 3: Health and Safety Legislation
- Module 4: Safety Management Systems
- Module 5: Common Hazards
- Module 6: Active Monitoring
- Module 7: Hazards - Organisation - Specific
- Module 8: Reactive and Proactive Monitoring
Duration
4 days
Course Assessment
The course is assessed by a 45 minute written assessment and a practical assessment.
Award/Certification
Participants complete a written exam and project. On successful completion of the exam participants will be awarded the IOSH Managing Safely Certificate.
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