Customers ask us why they should invest in safety training. The answer is Why wouldnt you? Deaths at work have risen this year - statistics from the Health & Safety Executive tell us that:
In 2013/14 136 workers were killed at work
The total rose to 142 in 2014/15
76,000 other injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR last year
1.2 million working people suffering from a work-related illness
27.3 million working days were lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury
The highest rates of injury are in the sewerage and waste supply, agriculture, construction and transport sectors
How many managers were asked to deliver bad news ?
The IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) Managing Safely course is designed to help you manage the risks in your business so that you and your team can be confident that you are working as safely as possible.
Who is IOSH Managing Safely for?
Managing Safely is for managers and supervisors in any sector, and any organisation. It's designed to get managers up to speed on the practical actions they need to take to handle health and safety in their teams.
Every manager should have an understanding of their responsibilities when it comes to health and safety.
What are the benefits for my company?
Fewer hours lost through accident and sickness
A companywide safety culture that supports your duty of care
A safety first culture across your team
Certification from the only chartered body for health and safety professionals, providing evidence of your companys safety management systems
Nationally recognised benchmark for your customers
This flexible course is ideal for getting managers up-to-speed on the skills they need to tackle safety and health issues in the workplace.
What does it cover?
Managing Safely is available as a face-to-face course over 4 days, to fit in with your job, with 2 x 2 day and 1 day a week options available.
A practical programme, full of step-by-step guidance, Managing Safely is relevant to your business. Using case studies, facts, examples and realistic scenarios, with supporting learning materials and checklists to use in the workplace, the course will fully equip you to raise standards of safety and health.
Modules
Assessing risks
Controlling risks
Understanding responsibilities
Understanding hazards
Investigating incidents
Measuring performance
Protecting our environment
Assessment
A 25 question, multiple-format assessment paper
A risk assessment based project
IOSH Managing Safely certificate
Book your training now
IOSH Managing Safely course £450
Call 01733 246415 to discuss your requirements or email info@meritskills.co.uk
Course code MS-20
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Peterborough Training Centre, 9 Broadway Business Park, Yaxley, Peterborough, PE7 3EN
IOSH Working Safely is also available from Merit Skills Click here for details.