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COURSE OUTLINE

IOSH - MANAGING SAFELY
INSTITUTION FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH

4 DAYS (Non-residential)
Maximum 15 delegates per course

OPEN COURSE DATES - 2008/2009
15-18 December2008
12-15 January 2009
2-5 March 2009
Cost: £560 per person

THE TEAM
Our team of training officers consists of current or retired fire fighters and specialists in the field of Health & Safety. Our specialists are members of IOSH and Registered Safety
Practitioners and continually keep up to date with professional training courses. Their unique, dynamic and practical techniques provide an unforgettable award winning training experience.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Managers and supervisors responsible for resources and risk and their organisations best practice in health and safety.

OBJECTIVES
To provide delegates with the skills and knowledge required to manage efficiently and effectively practical health and safety issues in the workplace.

CONTENT

The importance of Health and Safety

Legal requirements that affect the workplace

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and related regulations

Consultation with employees

Management of Health and Safety

Risk Assessment and Control

Manual Handling

Fire Prevention and Control

Principles of Accident / Incident Prevention

Introduction to basic types of hazards

Chemical and biological hazards

Control of physical hazards

Construction Hazards

Ergonomics

MATERIALS
Extensive reference pack provided

QUALIFICATION
IOSH Managing Safely Certificate
Upon passing practical and oral examinations

LOCATION
At Longfield Training & Development Centre or client’s premises.

OTHER INFORMATION
Refreshments; Tea/coffee and lunch provided.
Dress Code; Loose, comfortable clothing

CONTACT DETAILS
Commercial Training & Development Centre, Longfield, Hitchin Road, Stevenage, Herts. SG1 4AE
Tel: 01438 847324/1 Email: commercial.training@hertscc.gov.uk Fax: 01438 314031