IOSH Safety for Senior Executives in Construction

IOSH Safety for Senior Executives in Construction:  Provides the knowledge to demonstrate good safety leadership.  Enables Board members, Directors and Senior Management to understand current health and safety legislation and the accountability for the organisation and as individuals.

Delegates will understand how health and safety is an essential part of corporate strategy, decision-making processes, supply chain management and essential for demonstrating corporate responsibility.  

Who is this for?

• Board members, Directors and Senior Management with accountability for health and safety within the construction industry
• Key stakeholders in large scale development projects

Learning Outcomes: IOSH Safety for Senior Executives

• Demonstrate an organisational commitment to health and safety
• Understand relevant current legislation relating to health and safety and the importance of compliance
• Know the CDM 2007 regulations and their implications
• Understand the OSH Management Systems
• Understanding and implementation of action plans and systems to ensure continued improvement and annual reporting
• Know the consequences of failing to manage health and safety effectively, from a civil, criminal and financial perspective
• Understand the environmental impact and issues relating specifically to construction and civil engineering

What does the course cover?

• Board and Senior Management accountabilities
• Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act 2007 and personal liabilities
• Benefits of having a good safety culture and effective risk management system
• Key factors in the cause of accident and preventative measures
• High level indicators of health and safety performance
• Key actions and responsibilities for Board members, Directors and Senior Management
• Powers of inspectors and enforcement, including PACE

Duration

1 Day – Trainer Led Learning

Certification/Examinations

• A short assessment paper at the end of training, moderated by Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
• Successful participants will be awarded an IOSH Training certificate 

This course is eligible for our Guaranteed Pass scheme

Support and resources provided

• Learning Support Materials

Further Development/Courses 

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• NEBOSH Fire Certificate
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• NEBOSH Environmental Certificate
• CPD

If on completion on the course you require support during organisational change, or during special projects, RISK’s Consultants can support your business with expert advice, bespoke training and development of management systems.

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Funding may be available.