IOSH Managing Safely

IOSH Managing Safely

Course Description

Introduction

Welcome to the IOSH Managing Safely course, presented by Cambridge for Global Training. This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage health and safety in the workplace. Through this course, participants will learn about key concepts, best practices, and practical techniques for ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all employees.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the importance of health and safety management in the workplace.
• Identify common workplace hazards and assess risks effectively.
• Implement measures to control risks and prevent accidents and injuries.
• Engage with employees to promote a positive safety culture and improve awareness.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and regulations.
• Effectively investigate incidents and near misses to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Develop and implement practical health and safety management plans tailored to specific workplace needs.

Who Should Attend

• Managers
• Supervisors
• Team Leaders
• Health and Safety Representatives
• Anyone with health and safety responsibilities in the workplace

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Health and Safety Management

• Overview of health and safety legislation and regulations
• Responsibilities of managers and supervisors in health and safety
• Benefits of effective health and safety management for businesses and employees
• The role of risk assessment in health and safety management

Unit 2: Identifying Hazards and Assessing Risks

• Common workplace hazards: physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic
• Techniques for identifying hazards and assessing risks
• Risk evaluation and prioritization
• Control measures to reduce or eliminate risks

Unit 3: Controlling Risks and Implementing Controls

• Hierarchy of controls: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Implementing control measures effectively
• Monitoring and reviewing control measures for effectiveness
• Emergency preparedness and response planning

Unit 4: Understanding Responsibilities

• Roles and responsibilities of employers, managers, supervisors, and employees in health and safety
• Communication and consultation processes for involving employees in health and safety management
• Promoting a positive safety culture and encouraging reporting of hazards and incidents
• Legal duties and liabilities related to health and safety in the workplace

Unit 5: Investigating Incidents and Near Misses

• Importance of incident investigation in preventing future accidents
• Incident reporting procedures and documentation
• Conducting effective incident investigations
• Root cause analysis and corrective actions