This advanced course is designed to provide line managers and supervisors with comprehensive knowledge and skills to effectively manage health and safety in their areas of responsibility. Aligned with Health and Safety Level 3 standards, the course covers legal requirements, risk management, leadership in safety, accident investigation, and promoting a safety culture. The course is ideal for those who supervise teams and are responsible for implementing and enforcing health and safety policies.

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Module 1: Introduction to Health and Safety Management

– Objectives and Importance

  – Understanding the critical role of line managers and supervisors in health and safety

  – Overview of health and safety management principles

– Legal Framework

  – Key health and safety legislation (Health and Safety at Work Act, etc.)

  – Roles and responsibilities of employers, managers, and employees

  – Understanding enforcement and compliance

Module 2: Leadership and Safety Culture

– Leadership in Health and Safety

  – Characteristics of effective health and safety leadership

  – How leadership influences workplace safety culture

– Promoting a Positive Safety Culture

  – Strategies to foster a positive safety culture

  – Encouraging employee engagement and participation in safety initiatives

– Communication and Consultation

  – Effective communication techniques for health and safety

  – Consulting with employees on health and safety matters

Module 3: Risk Assessment and Management

– Risk Assessment Procedures

  – Identifying workplace hazards

  – Conducting thorough risk assessments

  – Implementing control measures and monitoring effectiveness

– Documentation and Review

  – Keeping accurate records of risk assessments

  – Reviewing and updating risk assessments periodically

Module 4: Developing and Implementing Safe Systems of Work

– Safe Systems of Work

  – Creating and implementing safe work procedures

  – Method statements and permits to work

– Training and Competence

  – Ensuring employee competence through training and supervision

  – Identifying training needs and evaluating training effectiveness

Module 5: Incident Reporting and Investigation

– Incident Reporting

  – Importance of reporting incidents and near misses

  – Procedures for reporting and documenting incidents

– Incident Investigation

  – Conducting effective incident investigations

  – Identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions

– Learning from Incidents

  – Sharing lessons learned and preventing recurrence

Module 6: Emergency Preparedness and Response

– Emergency Planning

  – Developing emergency response plans

  – Identifying potential emergency scenarios and response procedures

– Conducting Drills and Training

  – Planning and conducting emergency drills

  – Evaluating and improving emergency response plans

Module 7: Health and Wellbeing at Work

– Occupational Health Management

  – Identifying and managing occupational health risks

  – Promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace

– Mental Health and Stress Management

  – Recognizing and addressing workplace stress and mental health issues

  – Supporting employees’ mental health and wellbeing

Module 8: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

– Understanding Legal Obligations

  – Detailed overview of legal responsibilities of line managers and supervisors

– Ethical Considerations in Health and Safety

  – Ensuring ethical practices in managing health and safety

  – Balancing productivity and safety

Module 9: Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

– Monitoring Health and Safety Performance

  – Setting health and safety performance indicators

  – Regularly monitoring and reviewing performance

– Continuous Improvement

  – Implementing a cycle of continuous improvement in health and safety

  – Using feedback and data to enhance safety measures

Module 10: Case Studies and Practical Exercises

– Case Studies

  – Analysis of real-life incidents and effective managerial responses

– Practical Exercises

  – Role-playing scenarios and problem-solving exercises

  – Conducting risk assessments, developing safe systems of work, and leading safety meetings