The Health & Safety Awareness for Supervisors & Managers course covers key topics that are essential for effective health and safety management. Delegates will explore the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and relevant legislation, the costs associated with poor health and safety versus the benefits of good practices, and the responsibilities and duty of care expected from supervisors. The course emphasises the importance of employee consultation, accident prevention and control strategies as well as conducting risk assessments. Delegates will learn about RIDDOR for accident reporting, COSHH regulations regarding hazardous substances, manual handling techniques, safe use of workplace equipment, the significance of safety signs, effective housekeeping practices, and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This comprehensive approach ensures supervisors and managers are well-prepared to create a safer work environment.
About Course
Course Overview
Course Content
By the end of the session delegates will be able to:
- Outline the requirements needed by a business to implement health & safety management principles and practices
- Explain the supervisors role in respect of health & safety at work
- Explain methods of accident prevention and risk management
- Outline the legal, moral and financial aspects of managing health & safety at work
- Explain the roles of safety representatives and the importance of proper consultation
- Explain the importance of monitoring and supervising staff with regards health, safety and welfare issues
Below is a breakdown of the content covered within the course:
- The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, as amended
- Overview of legislation
- Costs of poor / benefits of good health and safety
- Responsibilities and duty of care
- Employee consultation
- Accident prevention and control in a workplace
- Risk assessments
- RIDDOR and accident reporting
- COSHH (hazardous substances)
- Manual handling of loads
- Workplace equipment
- Safety signs
- Housekeeping
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
There is no formal assessment associated with this course.
