Introduction to Health & Safety Management

The successful management of Health & Safety within business is a key part of ensuring continued business success.  Safety is an area of business that is continually changing and managers need to be aware of their specific responsibilities if they are to operate within the law

Who will benefit?

All staff will benefit from a broad understanding of health and safety issues as well as their specific responsibilities.  Health and Safety law is discussed and key regulations and their enforcement are considered

Objectives

The course has been designed to help participants:

·   Understand employee responsibility in the management of Health & safety

·   Understand employer responsibilities in the management of Health & Safety

·   Appreciate the current health & safety legislation impacting upon their   business

·   Understand the value of the organisations health & safety policies

Content

·   Health & Safety at Work Act

·   Health & Safety Policy

·   Risk Assessments

·   Manual Handling

·   Fire

·   Accident reporting and investigation