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Health and Safety

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Course Overview

This course has been designed to help managers understand their responsibilities and what they need to do to ensure compliance with current workplace legislation – including the fire safety regulations by also, recognizing potential risks and hazards and developing strategies to minimize their impact in the workplace.
The course will cover the legal background – including an appreciation of how safety legislation has evolved and why; the logic behind recent developments and the implications for staff and employers; key areas of current legislation; roles and responsibilities in health and safety management, including monitoring contractors and suppliers effectively; implementing sound health and safety policies and procedures; getting staff on board, and implementing effective systems.

Key Takeaways

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Analyze legislation: Participants will analyze workplace legislation, including fire safety regulations, to understand their responsibilities as managers and ensure compliance.
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Identify hazards: Participants will recognize potential risks and hazards in the workplace and develop strategies to minimize their impact.
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Design health and safety policies: Participants will design effective health and safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for staff.
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Monitor contractors and suppliers: Participants will monitor contractors and suppliers to ensure they comply with health and safety standards and minimize risks to staff.
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Implement effective systems: Participants will implement effective health and safety systems and get staff on board to ensure compliance with legislation and minimize risks to staff.

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Course Outline

Day 1: Workplace Legal Compliance
Understanding the Workplace Legislation

•Overview of health and safety and workplace legislation
•Compliance, the role of the facilities manager, and who is accountable?
•Where we are now and to highlight issues of concern
•Applying required policies and procedures
•Developing and implementation/review of the safety policy
•Communicating with users, clients and contractors
•Health and safety manual
•‘Selling’ health and safety

Key Legislation a Practical Working Guide

•Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
•Electricity at Work Regulations
•Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations
•Manual Handling Operations Regulations
•Asbestos Regulations
•Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
•Work Equipment Regulations
•Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Day 2: Contractor Safety Management
Controlling Contractors

•Understanding the Regulations
•Assessing contractors
•Understanding and setting accountability
•Why a method statement?
•How to apply a permit to work system
•Safe systems of work Risk Assessment
•Understanding your hazards
•Identifying specialist areas
•How to undertake these assessments
•Implementation of sound systems and processes

Keeping the Work Environment Safe

•Sick building syndrome and legionella
•Waste management
•Pest control
•Provisions for first aid
•Accident reporting and investigation

Day 3: Fire Safety
Understanding the Regulations

•Fire certificates
•The fire risk assessment
•Testing fire-fighting equipment?
•Emergency procedures Ergonomics Program
•Ergonomics – important or irrelevant?
•Are you complying with HSE regulations?
•Furniture and equipment
•Display screen equipment assessments
•Homeworking – your concern or not? Inspecting and Auditing
•Role of Health and Safety Executive Inspectors – ‘be prepared’
•FM role
•Staff/trade union involvement
•Independent audits
•Records and reports
•Communicating the results

Who Should Attend?

This highly practical and interactive course has been specifically designed for

Project Administrators

Staff Members

Property Managers

Operation Managers

Developers

Architects

Mechanical Engineers

Civil and Electrical Engineers

Building Operating Staff

Building Product Manufacturers

Property-related product and service providers.

Students entering the profession from colleges, universities, certificate, or technical programs

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FAQ

What language will the course be taught in and what level of English do I need to take part in an LEORON training program?
Most of our public courses are delivered in English language. You need to be proficient in English to be able to fully participate in the workshop and network with other delegates. For in-house courses we have the capability to train in Arabic, Dutch, German and Portuguese.
Are LEORON Public courses certified by an official body/organization?
LEORON Institute partners with 20+ international bodies and associations.We also award continuing professional development credits (CPE/PDUs) for:1. NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) 2. Project Management Institute PDUs 3. CISI credits 4. GARP credits 5. HRCI recertification credits 6. SHRM recertification credits
What is the deadline for registering to a public course?
The deadline to register for a public course is 14 days before the course starts. Kindly note that occasionally we do accept late registrations as well, but this needs to be confirmed with the project manager of the training program or with our registration desk that can be reached at +1071 4 1075 5711 or [email protected].
What does the course fee cover?
The course fee covers a premium training experience in a 5-star hotel, learning materials, lunches & refreshments, and for some courses, the certification fee and membership with the accrediting bodies.
Does LEORON give discounts?
Yes, we can provide discounts for group bookings. If you would like to discuss a discount on a corporate level, we will be happy to talk to you.

Reviews

  • Review:
    IAMM Internal Audit Maturity Model
    In recognition of their dedication and contribution supporting IKEA Saudi Arabia in arranging training programs during 2017 & 2018, looking forward for more development and exciting effort this year. On behalf of IKEA Saudi Arabia, THANK YOU!
    Dalal Kutbi
    Country Learning & Development Manager at IKEA Saudi Arabia
  • Review:
    Certified Professional in Quality and Patient Safety
    Dating back to 2014, Mobily’s “LEORON” experience has grown from a single collaboration to a long-term partnership. We consider ‘’LEORON” Institute as a strategic partner, whose contribution has been nothing but premium in equipping our staff with field-based knowledge and information. Past three years have resulted with an expanded collaboration with superior customer service and support. Best Regards,
    Turki S. Alsahaan
    Dir L&D, Talent Management at Mobily, Etihad Etisalat Company
  • Review:
    Certified Professional in Quality and Patient Safety
    Since the partnership was signed between BAE Systems Saudi Development & Training and LEORON in 2017, we have been working together to offer the Saudi market a complete portfolio of training solutions benefiting from the wide and extensive experience of both parties. Recognizing the great success of this partnership, we are looking for further collaborations in the future that will position both companies as one of the leading training providers in Saudi Arabia. We thank the LEORON team for their full cooperation and continuing support, and look forward to further success together in the years to come.
    Emad Alrajih
    VP, Business Winning at BAE Systems Saudi Development & Training
  • Review:
    Certified Professional in Quality and Patient Safety
    We have been working with LEORON for the past two years and will be working with them again this upcoming year. The programs they delivered were fruitful and exciting and our organization has received positive feedback from the participants. What our organization aims to do is to provide at no cost training for all the private sector employees so that they may benefit from our offered programs in Innovation and Professional development. LEORON has helped us achieve this goal. We look forward to continuing this service and wish them the best of luck. Regards,
    Nasser M. Al-Subaie
    Sr. Program Officer, Enterprise Learning & Human Development at Kuwait Foundation for the Advancemen