HEALTH & SAFETY FOR DIRECTORS & SENIOR MANAGERS

Companies are now facing an ever increasing barrage of health and safety legislation and compliance with this is critical to the continuous improvement and profitability of all organisations.

This one day course is designed to provide Directors and Senior Managers with an overview of the key legislation and current issues that decision makers are facing on a daily basis.  It will help attendees to appreciate the moral, legal and financial benefits of developing and implementing a successful health and safety management system.

Who should attend the course?
Directors and Senior Managers who have an influence over strategies and policies.

Course Aims
The aim is to inform Directors and Senior Managers of their responsibilities to ensure that health and safety requirements are adequately appreciated and a senior level.

Training Methods
The course is a powerpoint presentation which includes tutorials, individual and syndicate exercises.

COURSE CONTENT

Directors responsibilities for health and safety.

Health & Safety Law:
         English legal system
         The principal regulatory requirements
         Subordinate legislation
         Corporate Manslaughter & Corporate Homicide Act 2007

Safety Management

Enforcement of Health & Safety

Assessment
All persons attending the course will be required to take part in the practical exercise and pass a test paper prior to completing.