OHS for Managers & Supervisors

This course has been designed to provide managers and supervisors with the necessary knowledge, information and tools to be able to successfully manage health and safety at work. The course is informative, interactive and fun (Yes! we said fun; we have gone to great lengths to ensure that we have included activities that are relevant, thought provoking and entertaining). The course features up to date case studies, guidance material and has specialist input

Description

Topics:

  • Effective leadership, culture and mindfulness;
  • A guide to the health and safety legislative framework;
  • Who does what for health and safety (duty holders and duties including workplace manslaughter);
  • Improving consultation, communication and issue resolution as well as the role of Health and Safety Representatives and employer obligations;
  • The role of the regulator and powers of the inspector;
  • Occupational health and safety management systems, standards for compliance and continual improvement;
  • Human factors, auto-pilot and complacency;
  • Measuring performance;
  • Knowledge management and reducing paperwork;
  • Specific hazards and solutions for plant, hazardous chemicals, high risk work and psychosocial factors (including mental health);
  • Incident management (including COVID-19 reporting requirements); and
  • Case studies.

The course will also provide supporting documentation to take back and implement at your workplace. It also poses the question; "What next, and what resources are available?" 

Certificate: Students will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance.