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Module 1: Introducing managing safely

The three key moral, legal and financial reasons for managing safely

Manager responsibility and accountability for safety and health in the workplace

Module 2: Assessing risks

Definitions of the terms ‘hazard’, ‘hazardous event’ and ‘risk’

Definition of the term ‘risk assessment’

Definition of the terms ‘likelihood’ and ‘consequence’

Risk assessment process and risk rating systems

The benefits of carrying out risk assessment

Module 3: Controlling risks

Definition of the term ‘reasonably practicable’

How to evaluate risk using a risk matrix and how to control those risks

How to reduce risk by applying the ‘hierarchy of risk control’

How implementing risk controls can impact the likelihood of an incident, consequence of an incident or both factors

Definition of the term ‘residual risk’

Modules two and three include a practical activity to spot hazards, assess and control risk

Module 4: Understanding responsibilities

An overview of what the law requires an organisation to do to protect the safety and health of workers and other persons under its control

Definition of the term ‘reasonably foreseeable’

The three knowledge tests to help determine ‘reasonably foreseeable’ risks: common, industry and expert knowledge

The difference between criminal law and civil law in relation to safety and health

The possible outcomes of not working within the law

Where to find help and guidance for working within the law

The key parts, and the elements of each part, of a health and safety management system

The key benefits of introducing a health and safety management system

Why leadership is an essential part of a health and safety management system

Module 5: Understanding hazards

The six main hazard categories and how hazards can fall into more than one group:

- mechanical

- physical

- chemical

- environmental

- biological

- organisational

Common hazards in the workplace, their effects and symptoms and how to manage them. Hazards covered are:

- aggression and violence

- asbestos

- bullying

- chemicals

- computer workstations

- confined spaces

- drugs and alcohol

- electricity

- fire

- getting in and out

- heights

- housekeeping

- lighting

- manual handling

- noise

- plant and machinery

- radiation

- slips and trips

- stress

- temperature

- vehicles and transport

- vibration

- any other relevant hazards

Module 6: Investigating incidents

Definition of the terms ‘incident’, ‘accident’ and ‘near miss’

Reasons to investigate incidents

The benefits of incident investigation

Definition of the terms ‘immediate’, ‘underlying’ and ‘root’ causes in relation to incidents

The actions to be taken following an incident

Incident reporting

The stages of a structured approach to incident investigation

Module 7: Measuring performance

The three essential principles for good safety and health performance

What types of information performance indicators can give to help improve safety and health in the workplace

The characteristics of good key performance indicators

The differences between ‘proactive’ and ‘reactive’ performance indicators

What is meant by ‘auditing’

The two types of auditing: internal and external

Types of evidence used in an audit