Introduction

The Chartered Institute of Environment Health (CIEH) provides certification of training programs. The CIEH Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace qualification provides those in managerial and supervisory positions with appropriate knowledge and understanding of the issues involved. You will learn how to reduce costs and improve profits with effective safety management

Health and safety technology and procedures are very important aspects of health and safety management. However, on their own, these will not provide a continuous improvement in health and safety performance. It is necessary to have personnel with a sound understanding of the areas that can give rise to losses. The course covers all the basic areas of Safety in the Workplace such as Safety Management, Safety Culture, Workplace Equipment, Hazardous agents and Legislation.

Delegates attending the course will learn about:

• Safety Legislation
• Safety Management systems
• Safety Culture
• Hazardous agents
• Workplace equipment Hazards

Course Objectives of Level 4 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

• Be able to advise on aspects of the management of health and safety in the workplace
• Determine health and safety training requirements
• Identify areas where specific legal requirements apply
• Determine good health and safety practice
• Identify areas for improvement through a risk assessment approach

Course Process of Level 4 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

This is an intensive five-day seminar. It is an active program that requires group exercises and discussions with a mixture of speaker input to facilitated discussions and an emphasis on delegate involvement at all times. Optional but necessary to gain certification by CIEH is the passing of an exam on the 6th day.

Course Benefits of Level 4 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

Delegates attending the course will gain:

• An Internationally recognized certificate
• Confidence in dealing with Safety issues
• Knowledge of Safety Management systems
• Understand the factors that influence Safety Culture
• Be able to minimize risk from the use of machinery

Course Results of Level 4 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

The company that sends personnel to this seminar will gain because:

• The employees will gain competence in Safety
• The qualification will satisfy the legislation
• Accidents will be reduced
• Positive action by trained personnel will increase efficiency
• The delegates will be able to deliver Level 1 &2 CIEH Safety Training

Core Competencies of Level 4 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

• Health and Safety Management Systems
• Safety Legislation
• Health and Safety Culture
• Work Equipment Hazards and Control
• Hazardous Agents control

Course Outlines of Level 4 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

Day 1: Legislation

• Introduction
• Duties and Responsibilities
• Safety Law in the UK and EU
• The role & powers of enforcing agencies
• Consequences of non-compliance with the law
• Question time

Day 2: Health and Safety Management

• Elements of a Safety Management system
• Health and Safety Policy
• Health and Safety Policy
• Safe Systems of Work
• Inspections and Audits
• Question time

Day 3: Safety Management and Culture

• Accidents and Incidents
• What is Safety Culture?
• Developing a positive Safety Culture
• Communication
• Safety Committees
• Question time

Day: Workplace and Work Equipment

• Welfare arrangements
• First Aid
• Minimizing hazards of work equipment
• Electrical Safety
• Emergency arrangements
• Question time

Day 5: Hazardous Agents

• Occupational Health
• Chemical hazards control
• Physical Hazards – Noise, Vibration, Radiation, Manual Handling
• Psychological hazards – Stress
• Question time
• Course Evaluation and Summary