Summary
This programme is designed for managers and supervisors to build practical knowledge and skills in the critical area of managing Occupational Safety and Health at work for your area of responsibility.
At the end of the programme participants will:
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Be able to describe the full extent and importance of their role in managing OSH at work.
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Identify relevant OSH law and how it impacts their responsibilities.
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Know how to communicate the OSH message in the organisation and act in the role with greater confidence.
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Compile suitable OSH documentation and assess the suitability of the organisation’s written Risk Assessments and Safety Statement.
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Be able to describe the role of an EHS/OSH professional & Safety Representative and how to interact effectively with both.
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Identify the key tools for managing safely through a practical approach to skills development in areas such as planning and implementing the top priorities to prevent accidents and ill health at work.
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Gain knowledge to perform a comprehensive risk assessment of common risks and how to investigate accidents thoroughly, ensuring the suitable documentation is produced on each occasion.
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Know how to monitor and measure OSH performance in their area.
This programme is for:
Managers, supervisors or OSH Specialists who want to improve their skills and competence managing risks, implementing OSH law, investigating accidents and communicating the OSH message in their organisation.
Approach
There are a number of activities and role plays as part of the course. All stages of the programme are designed to identify, highlight and foster interaction.
Programme Schedule
Day 1- OSH and the Law – Safety Management Systems
- OSH and the Law
- OSH Management Systems
- The Irish legal system
- Criminal and Civil law
- Employer liability/ Personal Injury claims
- Civil law duties and employer liability
- Effective management systems
- Structure and role of the safety statement
- Role of safety professionals and safety representative
Day 2- Managing Safety, Communication and Consultation
- Best practice
- OSH policies and procedures
- Stress, bullying and harassment policies
- Pregnant employees
Day 3- Investigating Accidents, Incidents, Risk and Hazards
- Risks, loss and causality
- Risk assessment and risk control techniques
- Common hazards
- Safe systems of work and permits to work
- Accident investigation and reporting
Day 4- Improving the Safety Culture, Role of the HSA, Emergency Planning, Monitoring
- Role of the Health and Safety Authority
- Sources of information
- Work equipment, Display screen equipment, electrical safety
- Inspections and monitoring
- Building a safety culture that works
- Ensuring effective emergency plan delivery
Programme Director
Darrell Fernandes
A qualified electrician and electronics service technician, Darrell has extensive knowledge in the areas of Occupational Safety and Health Management, Emergency Management, Crisis Management, Business Impact Analysis, Business Continuity Planning, Management Systems Development, Coaching and Mentoring, Facilitation and Communication Skills.
He also worked as an instructor and member of the Defence Force’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) incident response panel and was a regular contributing columnist for the Health and Safety Review providing expert insight and analysis regarding all aspects of Occupational Safety and Health Management.
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