Programs

Course Content:

1. Overview of health and safety law
   • Statute and civil law
   • Liability and enforcement
   • Statutory duties
   • Contract law
2. Legislative framework
   • The workplace – extent of responsibility / shared responsibility
   • Relevant legislation
3. Management of Health and Safety
   • Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
   • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
   • Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
   • Accident Reporting (RIDDOR)
   • Consultation with Employees and Safety Committees
4. Risk management within your organisation
   • Business risk management
   • Health and safety risk management
   • The principles of risk assessment
   • Transferring the risk to contractors and third parties
5. Risk assessment exercise – ‘Challenge Anneka’
6. Managing the hazards in the workplace
   • Work equipment
   • Lifting equipment
   • Display screens
   • Manual handling
   • Fire
   • Chemicals (COSHH)
   • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
7. Practical exercise – Workplace inspection
8. Questions, discussion and review