Advanced Diploma in Health and Safety in the Workplace - Certificate Issued by the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health.
Objectives
The objective of the Royal Society of Health's Diploma in Health and Safety Management is to provide managers with sufficient knowledge to enable them to design and implement a Health and Safety management programme within their organisation. On completion of the course, managers should feel competent to fulfil the requirements laid down by the various pieces of legislation.
Course Content
Working Environment |
| Accidents and First Aid |
| Health and Safety Management |
| Fire Safety |
| Electrical Safety |
| Legislation |
| Control of Substances Hazardous to Health |
| Safety Committees/Safety Policies |
| Work Equipment |
| Display Screen Equipment |
| Statutory Inspections |
| Safe Systems of Work |
| Noise |
| Ventilation |
| Stress |
| Health and Safety Training |
| Ergonomics and Manual Handling |
| Risk Assessment |
Course Structure
A minimum of 40-hours instruction over five days.
The course includes lectures enhanced by audio/visual material and practical teaching aids. Delegates are encouraged to actively participate in discussion sessions and group activities.
Some activities will require independent or group research and the presentation of material. Delegates will also be expected to participate in practical activities.
Who Should Attend?
Managers and supervisors, responsible for Health and Safety within their organisations and those seeking approval to run the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health's Certificate in Health and Safety (1 day course).
Assessment and Examination
The assessment comprises of one written assignment which is based on undertaking research and developing Health and Safety controls in the workplace which must be successfully completed within three weeks of sitting the 2-hour written examination.
Successful candidates receive the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health's Advanced Diploma in Health and Safety in the Workplace.
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