IOSH MANAGING SAFETY

INTRODUCTION:

The course is based on the principles of international best practices in health and safety management and is recognized by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). It is delivered through a combination of interactive sessions, case studies, and practical exercises to ensure that participants gain a deep understanding of the concepts covered.

The IOSH Managing Safety course aims to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to manage safety effectively in the workplace, reduce accidents and incidents, and create a safer working environment. The course is designed to be accessible and engaging, ensuring that participants can apply the knowledge gained to their specific workplace settings.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The course aims to achieve the following specific objectives:

• Understand the principles of health and safety management: Participants will gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of health and safety management, including the legal and moral responsibilities of employers and employees.
• Identify and assess workplace hazards: Participants will learn how to identify and assess hazards in the workplace, including the use of risk assessments to evaluate risks and implement control measures.
• Investigate accidents and incidents: Participants will learn how to investigate accidents and incidents effectively, including gathering evidence, identifying causes and contributing factors, and taking appropriate corrective action.
• Implement effective safety management systems: Participants will gain an understanding of the components of a successful safety management system, including the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle, and learn how to implement these systems in the workplace.
• Measure safety performance: Participants will learn how to measure safety performance, including the use of key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Protect the environment: Participants will gain an understanding of environmental risks and legislation and learn how to manage environmental risks effectively.

Overall, the IOSH Managing Safety course aims to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to manage safety effectively in the workplace, reduce accidents and incidents, and create a safer working environment.

COURSE OUTLINE:

 Introducing Managing Safety

• Overview of health and safety management
• Legal requirements for managing safety in the workplace
• The moral and financial reasons for managing safety

• The risk assessment process
• Identifying hazards

• The hierarchy of control measures
• Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Implementing control measures
• Monitoring and reviewing control measures

Understanding Your Responsibilities

• The legal framework for managing safety
• The roles and responsibilities of employers, managers, and employees
• The importance of consultation and communication

• Common workplace hazards
• The importance of identifying and assessing hazards

Investigating Accidents and Incidents

• The accident investigation process
• Gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses
• Identifying causes and contributing factors
• Reporting and taking action

• The importance of measuring safety performance
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety management
• The benefits of continuous improvement

   Successful Safety Management

• Understanding environmental risks

• Environmental legislation
• Environmental management systems

• The components of a successful safety management system
• The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle
• Leadership and commitment to safety

TARGET AUDIENCE:

• Consultants
• Facilities managers
• Engineers and technicians
• Project managers
• Health and safety representatives
• Human resources professionals
• Managers and supervisors

FEE: Open

DURATION: 4 days