All Courses
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IOSH
Health & Safety for Directors
Aims
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To provide an understanding of the moral, legal and business case for proactive safety, health and risk management, strategic safety and health management
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Why health and safety in organisations is now clearly in the spotlight
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Discuss high profile prosecutions and negative publicity
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How Current legislation makes it easier for the enforcing authorities to hold senior managers personally accountable.
Objectives
On completion of the course, delegates will be able to:
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Describe the moral, legal and financial role of Operational Directors and Senior Executives, including their responsibilities, liabilities and accountabilities, both personal and organisational.
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Understanding the importance of planning for health & safety through developing and implementing a health & safety policy, and integrating it into business systems.
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Understand the value of an adequately resourced and efficient health and safety management system, the benefits of training at all levels, and having access competent advice.
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Outline the benefits of good health & safety management systems, the consequences of failure to manage
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Describe the importance of reviewing and continually improving management systems
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Explain the positive impact leaders can have on performance through their attitude and support for improving its safety culture.
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Describe the importance of performance monitoring and review for continual improvement in health & safety management.
Duration
1 Day
Certification
On completion of this course all delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.