Enables owners, managers, supervisors and senior safety personnel to manage health and safety in most workplaces

Overview

Key personnel in organisations need the skills and knowledge to manage health and safety ; simply being aware of and understanding the issues is not enough. This qualification is designed for those working in any business, regardless of their product or service range. It is essential for all those who have a role that includes responsibility for the management of health and safety issues, including managers, supervisors and senior safety personnel.

On completing this qualification, candidates will be able to:

    * Manage health and safety in most businesses
    * Develop auditing and monitoring programmes
    * Design safe practices and procedures
    * Liaise with enforcement officers
    * Identify specific legal requirements
    * Train staff and establish risk assessment projects
    * Deliver level 1 and level 2 health and safety qualifications

Outline programme

    * Health and safety management
    * Health and safety culture
    * Workplace and work equipment
    * Hazardous agents
    * Legislation

Qualification information

Designed for: Owners, managers, supervisors and senior safety personnel
Course duration: Five day programme
Assessment method: Two assignments and an examination
QCA Accredited: Yes
Recommended prerequisites: CIEH Level 3 Award in Health and Safety or equivalent