CATEGORY:  OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

Safety Techniques for First line Managers

Who should attend

It is important to set the example to staff to maintain a safe workplace and observe safe work practices. More than ever before, responsibilities for health and safety are shared. If you have any influence or control over others in a workplace, then the law says you have responsibilities, so this course is a ‘must do’ for managers, supervisors, leading hands, health & safety representatives and committee members.

What will I learn

The safety culture is determined by the values and priorities placed on all aspects of safety by everyone at every level of an organisation. Hazard identification, management strategies and the importance of setting an example to staff to maintain a safe workplace and the shared responsibilities managers, supervisors and all members of the workforce have to reduce accidents and incidents in any workplace.

Safety Culture is important because ornisations with a strong safety culture have less accidents and incidents, as everyone's behaviour is aligned towards the common goal of avoiding harm to people.  It is widely recognised that employee behaviour is a significant contributory factor in a large proportion of accidents and incidents in any workplace.

Workshop Content

• Developing a 'safety' culture
• Understanding safety requirements
• Hazard identification
• Communication and motivation for effective safety management
• Managing stress and fatigue
• Employee training and supervision
• Key points for Accident Investigation
• Working with inspectors

Productivity Improvements

On leaving this course you will be able to:

• Understand the essential aspects of creating a positive safety culture as an effective safety management tool
• Align all strategies towards achieving the common goal of avoiding harm to people
• Develop a variety of communication methods to engage staff in safety management plans
• Involve staff in procedural and safety controls