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IOSH - Safety for Senior Executives

Introduction: Intended for directors and senior managers of large organisations (250 + employees) in the UK

The Aims: To enable senior executives of large organisations to understand their health and safety responsibilities and how health and safety should influence their strategic thinking and holistic risk management practices.

The Objectives: On Completion of the course, delegates will be able to:

  • understand the health and safety role and responsibilities of senior executives in order to minimise the overall risk
  • take into account health and safety aspects during strategic planning decision making and effective supply chain management
  • know the consequences of failing to manage health and safety effectively.

Course Structure: The course is arranged into four modules and provides an understanding of the knowledge and skills required to implement an effective health and safety management system.

  • the moral, legal and business case for effective health and safety management, outlining the role of senior executives
  • the relevance of corporate governance to health and safety
  • raising awareness and understanding of accidents and their causes
  • the requirement for effective health and safety management, its principles and its strategic implementation
  • recognising the value of people and the factors that affect their performance
  • measuring and improving performance.

Assessment of the Course: There is an assessment paper consisting of 10 questions. Successful completion results in the award of an Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Certificate.

Course Length: One Day

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