Cambridge
Academy
In London

Introduction:

Health and safety in the workplace training is essential for those in managerial and supervisory roles. The workplace health and safety training conference ensures they have the knowledge and understanding to reduce incidents and enhance safety standards.

The importance of health and safety in the workplace cannot be underestimated due to its direct impact on reducing costs and increasing profits through effective safety management. This workplace health and safety training does not rely solely on health and safety technology and procedures.

Still, it emphasizes the need for personnel imbued with a deep understanding of potential loss-generating areas. This workplace health and safety training conference covers basic health and safety in the workplace; topics include Safety Management, fostering a robust Health and Safety Culture, understanding Workplace Equipment nuances, handling Hazardous Agents, and adhering to Legislation.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

·        Provide advice on managing health and safety in the workplace.

·        Determine health and safety training requirements for staff.

·        Identify areas where legal requirements are specifically applicable.

·        Establish good health and safety practices.

·        Highlight areas for improvement through a risk assessment process.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

·        Process Managers.

·        Process Engineers.

·        Team Leaders/Supervisors.

·        Maintenance Engineers.

·        Health and Safety personnel.

Course Outlines

Day 1: Legislation:

·        Duties and Responsibilities within health and safety frameworks.

·        Safety Law in the UK and EU – a definition and analysis.

·        The role and powers of enforcing agencies ensure compliance.

·        Consequences of non-compliance with the law.

Day 2: Health and Safety Management:

·        Key elements of a Safety Management system.

·        Crafting and implementing a Health and Safety Policy.

·        Establishing Safe Systems of Work.

·        Conducting Inspections and Audits to ensure continuous improvement.

Day 3: Safety Management and Culture:

·        Investigating Accidents and Incidents and their implications on safety.

·        Defining What is Health and Safety Culture.

·        Strategies for developing a positive Safety Culture.

·        Importance of Communication in Safety.

·        The function and impact of Safety Committees.

Day 4: Workplace and Work Equipment:

·        Welfare arrangements as part of employee health and safety.

·        Primary First Aid practices.

·        Minimizing work equipment hazards.

·        Electrical safety for a safer workplace.

·        Planning and executing Emergency arrangements.

Day 5: Hazardous Agents:

·        Occupational Health and its prominence in the workplace.

·        Control of Chemical Hazards.

·        Managing Physical Hazards – encompassing Noise, Vibration, Radiation, and Manual Handling.

·        Addressing Psychological Hazards such as Workplace Stress.