Description

With this online course participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of their personal and corporate liabilities and know how to incorporate health and safety into decision-making and strategic planning. They will understand how to build a strong health and safety culture to secure the long-term success and reputation of the business.

What topics are covered in IOSH Safety for Executives and Directors (eLearning course)?

Module 1 – The moral, legal and financial case
– Exploring the moral imperatives guiding health and safety practices and the legal responsibilities of executives and directors.
– Looking at the financial ramifications of inadequate health and safety management through case studies.

Module 2 – Plan
– How to develop a strategic health and safety plan aligned with the organisation’s goals and objectives. This includes identifying workplace hazards, assessing risks, establishing clear policies and procedures, implementing effective communication channels, and setting measurable objectives for health and safety improvement.

Module 3 – Do
– Focusing on the implementation phase.
– How to allocate resources and responsibilities for health and safety, provide adequate training and competency development for employees, ensure compliance with regulations, establish emergency response procedures, and implement effective control measures to mitigate risk.

Module 4 – Check
– How to establish systems for monitoring and measuring health and safety performance. This includes conducting regular inspections and audits, reviewing incident data, evaluating the effectiveness of control measures, and ensuring legal compliance through assessments and reviews.

Module 5 – Act
– Exploring ways to foster a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety.
– How to encourage employee involvement, review and update policies based on lessons learned, implement corrective actions, and promote a positive safety culture throughout the organisation.

Module 6 – Final review
– An opportunity to reflect on personal and organisational progress in health and safety management.
– Participants will assess their confidence levels, identify areas for further development, establish plans for ongoing professional development, and review key insights gained from the course.