The Health and Safety Management course is your gateway to mastering the essentials of workplace safety, a field that is not only expanding but is also in high demand across various industries. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of ISO 45001, the internationally recognised standard for occupational health and safety management systems. This course focuses on equipping you with skills in effective planning and communication, which are crucial for implementing robust health and safety policies. You’ll learn operational control techniques and the importance of continual improvement, ensuring that you can adapt to evolving safety standards. With businesses increasingly prioritising employee well-being, expertise in health and safety management can significantly boost your career prospects. Get involved in this dynamic field and become a vital asset by ensuring safer working environments.
Health and safety management
Construction Management and Regulations
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the fundamentals of ISO 45001 and how they apply to workplace safety.
- To develop effective communication strategies for safety management.
- To implement operational control measures to minimise workplace hazards.
- To identify and assess risks in order to ensure a safe working environment.
- To enhance safety protocols through continuous improvement processes.
- To analyse safety data in order to make informed decisions aimed at reducing risk.
- To apply planning techniques to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. ISO 45001 – BASIC CONCEPTS
Introduction
Definition of processes
Development of the context analysis
Leadership and commitment. Health and Safety policies
Roles, responsibilities and powers within the organisation. Consultation and participation of workers
UNIT 2. PLANNING AND COMMUNICATION
Planning (I). Actions to address risks and opportunities
Planning (II). Actions to address risks and opportunities. OSH objectives and planning to achieve OSH objectives
Support (I). Resources. Competencies. Awareness
Support (II). Communication
Support (III). Documented information
UNIT 3. OPERATIONAL CONTROL
Operation. Planning and operational control (I). Elimination of hazards and reduction of risks for occupational health and safety
Operations. Planning and operational control (II). Change management
Operations. Planning and operational control (III). Purchasing
Operation. Emergency preparedness and response
Performance evaluation I. Performance monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation
UNIT 4. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Performance evaluation (II). Internal audit
Performance evaluation (III). Management review
Improvement (I). Incidents, non-conformities and corrective actions
Improvement (II). Continuous improvement
External certification