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HS7 - An Introduction to Managing Health and Safety

HS7 - An Introduction to Managing Health and Safety

Overview - HS7 - An Introduction to Managing Health and Safety

Having completed this course, you will be able to create and manage a successful health and safety regime by:

  • developing a policy and a compatible health and safety culture
  • assessing and dealing with risk
  • monitoring and evaluating health and safety performance
All work places contain hazards to the health of the people who work in and visit it. In the absence of any management these hazards are uncontrolled and present an unacceptable danger to all concerned. The aim of health and safety management, therefore, is to turn these uncontrolled hazards into controlled risks. This course will enable you to do this by using a cyclical process of problem identification, solution provision and ongoing evaluation. Ensuring the health and safety of employees is one of the prime responsibilities of any organisation. Failing to do so represents a moral, ethical and commercial shortfall that can, and will, have disastrous results for both the organisation and the people who work for it. Managers using this course will be able to understand and implement a health and safety management system that will ensure standards, policy and processes designed to ensure a quality approach to health and safety in their organisation. The course is divided into 4 sections covering the following areas:
  • why you need to manage health and safety
  • legal considerations for the manager and employer
  • what needs to be managed
  • the 5 stage framework to successful health and safety management
  • Creating a health and safety policy
  • Creating a health and safety culture
  • Risk assessment, reduction and removal
  • Monitoring health and safety performance
  • Evaluating the results

Certification

On completion of this course you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate.

Duration

Approximately 40 mins. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study and absorb the material. You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like, and there is no limit on how long you can take to do the course.

Target Audience

This course is aimed at anyone who wishes to create and manage a successful health and safety regime.

Entry Requirements

None

Testimonials

"It was enjoyable to work through. One of the best I have done"
NH, Stockton Bough Council; 29/04/2009

"Can complete in your own time and comfort of home without always attending training in different venues and locations"
JT, Three Bears Nursery; 13/05/2009

Cost

£40.00 + VAT (£48.00 inc. VAT)

Discounts are available for multiple purchases - phone 01943 605976, or email info@virtual-college.co.uk for details

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