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, 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. Engage in this dynamic field and become a vital asset by ensuring safer work environments.
Health and safety management
This Health and Safety Management course is ideal for professionals and graduates in the sector who are keen to enhance or refresh their expertise. It covers fundamental aspects like ISO 45001 basics, effective planning and communication, operational control, and strategies for continual improvement, providing essential knowledge for those looking to stay updated in health and safety practices.
40 hours
Gestión y Normativa Construcción
Course objectives
- To understand ISO 45001 fundamentals and their application in workplace safety.
- To develop effective communication strategies for safety management.
- To implement operational control measures to minimise workplace hazards.
- To identify and assess risks to ensure a safe working environment.
- To enhance safety protocols through continual improvement processes.
- To analyse safety data to make informed decisions for risk reduction.
- To apply planning techniques to ensure compliance with safety standards.
What does it prepare you for?
This course prepares you to effectively manage health and safety in the workplace by familiarising you with ISO 45001 basic concepts. You will learn to plan and communicate safety strategies, ensuring robust operational control. Additionally, you'll develop the skills to implement continual improvement processes, enhancing safety protocols and reducing risks. By the end, you'll be equipped to foster a safer and more compliant working environment.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. ISO 45001 - BASIC CONCEPTS
Introduction
Definition of processes
Development of the context analysis
Leadership and commitment. OSH policies
Roles, responsibilities and authorities in the organization. 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 OSH
Operation. Planning and operational control (II). Change management
Operation. Planning and operational control (III). Purchases
Operation. Emergency preparedness and response
Performance evaluation I. Performance monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation
UNIT 4. CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT
Performance evaluation (II). Internal audit
Performance evaluation (III). Management review
Improvement (I). Incidents, non-conformities and corrective actions
Improvement (II). Continual improvement
External certification