Working Together in Health, Safety and the Environment
	Safety Representatives and Committees To develop, implement and maintain an effective safety culture requires ongoing consultation with all level of the organisation. Additionally, legislation requires that employers recognise Trade Union appointed representatives and where necessary arranges for non-union representatives to be appointed. This course, for safety representatives, covers their functions, and methodologies of fulfilling the role. The role, function of safety committees is also covered. The course will also ensure that those persons in your organisation who fulfil a represenative role will have sufficient knowledge of legal requirements, inspection, risk assessments and accident investigation and reporting. Course outline Why Safety? UK statistics The background to the law and safety Duty of Care The Health & Safety at Work act 1974 Corporate responsibility Personal responsibility Safety Policy Consultation Penalties The role and function of Safety Representatives and Committees Effective Safety Committees and Representatives Delegated Legislation Regulations Noise CoSHH etc. Overview of the European derived regulations ("6 Pack") The Management of Health & safety at Work Regulations 1999 Introduction to risk assessments Format Hazards Assessing controls to required standards Further actions Monitoring Health & Safety Inspections Accident/Incident investigation and prevention Making it work Open discussion Duration One day Available as an in-company course only, bespoke to your procedures