Course Introduction
Brief managers on their responsibilities regarding health and safety at work. Failure to promote health and safety awareness can be seen as negligence, and managers can play a role in avoiding this. The course is powerful and relatable. Inspire team leaders to step up, protect employees and help avoid the damaging consequences of being found at fault. Learners will be more aware of major areas of risk in the workplace and will understand their role in encouraging responsible behavior. Encourage managers to act as role models and understand their responsibilities around reporting accidents and incidents.
Objectives
- The importance of health and safety legislation.
- The responsibilities of the employer and employee under relevant law.
- How employees are expected to behave around risks and hazards.
- The difference between a risk and a hazard.
- The fundamentals of reporting accidents and incidents in a timely fashion.
- How to recognize key areas of risk, such as electrical, fire, infectious disease, hazardous substances, etc.