Advanced Health and Safety Management

Advanced Health and Safety Management Course by Skilllinkx

Course Overview

In today's dynamic workplace environments, ensuring health and safety is paramount. Skilllinkx’s Advanced Health and Safety Management Course equips professionals with cutting-edge techniques and knowledge to effectively manage and enhance workplace safety. This specialized training focuses on both technical and behavioral aspects of safety, ensuring a holistic approach to risk management.

Course Objectives

• Understand and apply international safety legislation and standards.
• Develop and implement comprehensive Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Enhance safety culture through behavioral safety techniques.
• Conduct effective risk assessments and HAZOP studies.
• Utilize work permit systems and lockout/tagout (LO/TO) procedures.
• Improve hazard communication and COSHH assessments.

Course Syllabus

Day 1: Legislation and Regulatory Framework

• Introduction to Health and Safety Management
  • Overview of safety management evolution and importance.
  • Key concepts and principles.
• International Health and Safety Legislation
  • OSHA standards (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119)
  • EU Seveso Directive
  • Other global regulatory requirements.
• High Hazard Industries
  • Specific regulatory requirements and best practices.

Day 2: Safety Management Systems and Safety Culture

• Introduction to Safety Management Systems (SMS)
  • Components and structure of an effective SMS.
• External and Internal System Environments
  • Influences on safety management.
• Policy and Safety Culture
  • Developing and implementing health and safety policies.
  • Organizational and human factors in safety.
  • Promoting a positive safety culture.

Day 3: Risk Management and Implementation

• Risk Control and Management
  • Risk control systems: inputs, processes, and outputs.
  • Comprehensive risk assessments.
• Work Permit Systems and LO/TO
  • Procedures and best practices.
• Hazard Communication and COSHH
  • Effective hazard communication strategies.
  • Conducting COSHH assessments.

Day 4: Performance Measurement and HAZOP

• Performance Measurement
  • Active and reactive monitoring systems.
  • Conducting audits and reviews.
  • Case study: The Flixborough Disaster.
• HAZOP Studies
  • Introduction to HAZOP.
  • Element selection and practical exercises.

Day 5: Behavioral Safety and Course Evaluation

• Behavioral Safety
  • Theories and models (Taylor, Herzberg, Vroom, Geller, Maslow).
  • ABC analysis: Antecedents, Behavior, and Consequences.
  • Identifying and observing critical behaviors.
  • Providing feedback and implementing improvements.
  • Case study: BP Texas City.
• Course Evaluation and Summary
  • Comprehensive review and evaluation.
  • Participant feedback and discussion.

Enhance Your Expertise with Skilllinkx

Join us at Skilllinkx to advance your career in health and safety management. This course is designed for professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge and implement best practices in their organizations. Enroll now to ensure a safer workplace environment and stay ahead in the field of health and safety management.