International Safety Training College

IOSH MANAGING SAFELY Course ref. IOSHMS1000

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What is IOSH Managing Safely? Managing Safely is unlike any other course. You’ll find a practical programme, full of step-by-step guidance, and a sharp business focus. But you’ll also find that the highly innovative format and content engages and inspires your staff – critical to getting safety and health embedded across the whole organisation. Who is Managing Safely for? Managing Safely is designed for managers and supervisors in any sector, and any organisation worldwide. They won’t suddenly become safety experts – but they’ll get up-to-speed on the practical actions they need to take, and gain the knowledge and tools to tackle the safety and health issues they’re responsible for. Importantly, Managing Safely makes a powerful case for safety and health being an integral part of day-to-day management and business. What does the business get? •Peace of mind from training that’s designed and quality-controlled by the Chartered body for safety and health professionals, IOSH •Flexibility – the programme can be delivered flexibly so that it suits your business •Efficient and effective learning – health, safety and environmental basics are covered in a single programme •Globally-recognised, respected and certificated training for your managers and supervisors •Memorable and thought-provoking facts and case studies from across the globe help drive the points home over the whole course. Each module is backed by crystal-clear examples and recognisable scenarios, and summaries reinforce the key learning points. Managing Safely covers: • Assessing risks • Controlling risks • Understanding responsibilities • Understanding hazards • Investigating incidents • Measuring performance

Successful delegates are awarded an IOSH Managing Safely certificate. What results can I expect? - Greater productivity, from fewer hours lost due to sickness and accidents; - Improved company-wide safety awareness culture and appreciation of safety measures; - Active staff involvement to improve the workplace; - Enhanced reputation within your supply chain.

Detailed course content.

Module one: Introducing managing safely •The three key moral, legal and financial reasons for managing safely •Manager responsibility and accountability for safety and health in the workplace Module two: Assessing risks •Definitions of the terms ‘hazard’, ‘hazardous event’ and ‘risk’ •Definition of the term ‘risk assessment’ •Definition of the terms ‘likelihood’ and ‘consequence’ •Risk assessment process and risk rating systems •The benefits of carrying out risk assessment Module three: Controlling risks •Definition of the term ‘reasonably practicable’ •How to evaluate risk using a risk matrix and how to control those risks •How to reduce risk by applying the ‘hierarchy of risk control’ •How implementing risk controls can impact the likelihood of an incident, consequence of an incident or both factors •Definition of the term ‘residual risk’ Module four: Understanding responsibilities •An overview of what the law requires an organisation to do to protect the safety and health of workers and other persons under its control •Definition of the term ‘reasonably foreseeable’ •The three knowledge tests to help determine ‘reasonably foreseeable’ risks: common, industry and expert knowledge •The difference between criminal law and civil law in relation to safety and health •The possible outcomes of not working within the law •Where to find help and guidance for working within the law •The key parts, and the elements of each part, of a health and safety management system •The key benefits of introducing a health and safety management system •Why leadership is an essential part of a health and safety management system Module five: Understanding hazards •The six main hazard categories and how hazards can fall into more than one group: mechanical - physical - chemical - environmental - biological - organisational

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We know fire, health &

safety- it’s what we do.

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We know fire, health &

safety- it’s what we do.

Module five: Understanding hazards (continued) • Common hazards in the workplace, their effects and symptoms and how to manage them. Hazards covered are: aggression and violence; asbestos; bullying; chemicals; computer workstations; confined spaces; drugs and alcohol; electricity; fire; getting in and out; heights; housekeeping; lighting; manual handling; noise; plant and machinery; radiation; slips and trips; stress; temperature; vehicles and transport; vibration; any other relevant hazards. Module six: Investigating incidents • Definition of the terms ‘incident’, ‘accident’ and ‘near miss’ • Reasons to investigate incidents • The benefits of incident investigation • Definition of the terms ‘immediate’, ‘underlying’ and ‘root’ causes in relation to incidents • The actions to be taken following an incident • Incident reporting • The stages of a structured approach to incident investigation Module seven: Measuring performance • The three essential principles for good safety and health performance • What types of information performance indicators can give to help improve safety and health in the workplace • The characteristics of good key performance indicators • The differences between ‘proactive’ and ‘reactive’ performance indicators • What is meant by ‘auditing’ • The two types of auditing: internal and external • Types of evidence used in an audit Assessing learners Based on the learning objectives, all students are assessed in two ways: 1. Knowledge and comprehension Students are required to use one of the four standard assessments under examination conditions, which consist of 30 questions in a variety of formats that can be achieved within 45 minutes. Each paper has a maximum of 60 marks. 2. Practical application of learning Students are required to complete a workplace risk assessment using either the standard IOSH form or their own company form. This is to be completed within two weeks of the end of the course. The project is marked using the IOSH criteria and has a maximum of 38 marks.

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Pass Marks Knowledge Practical Application Minimum mark required for each section 36/60 23/38 Minimum overall mark required 60 Course duration 4 and a half working days spread out over two consecutive weeks (normally Wednesday to Tuesday). Participation 09.00 to 16.30 daily (est.). Ask for our course schedule. Language Course is delivered in English. Venue ISTC, Hal Far Road, Hal Far, Malta. Prerequisites A Good command of English is highly recommended. Participants Minimum 4 persons. Maximum class size 16 persons. Certification Certificate issued by IOSH to students who achieve the required pass marks.

What is included in the price? A 4½ day course with licensed IOSH presentations, exam registration / examination,

approved course material, lunch and coffees.

Price €850.00 per person including VAT. Ask us for any special officers.

We know fire, health & safety- it’s what we do.

International Safety Training College Hal Far Road, Hal Far BBG 3000, Malta. Tel. +356 21658281/2/3 Web: www.istcollege.com.mt Email: info@istcollege.com.mt

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