Who Attends

Overview

This CITB training course has been designed to give an understanding of the responsibilities and implications of decisions made by directors and senior management, with regards to health and safety in the workplace. The course also raises the repercussions of not meeting health and safety legal requirements, even for those not directly in a position to oversee the company health and safety policies/implementation.

The course focuses on the promotion of a positive health and safety culture within the workplace and is ideal for directors and senior management who want to reinforce their understanding and commitment to health and safety management.

The content also addresses the necessity of analysing legal responsibilities on an ongoing basis and in line with changing legislation, as well as the duties imposed on directors.

Course Length

1 Day.

Course Content

The CITB Directors Role for Health & Safety qualification covers a range of topics, including

• Moral and human costs and the implications of decisions made in the boardroom
• The economic implications of an unsafe working environment
• Legal responsibilities with regards to health and safety
• The principles and importance of the risk assessment process
• Acquiring competent health and safety assistance and the limitations of such an appointment
• The basic tools of introducing a proactive health and safety culture

Assessment

You will need to attend all 7.5 hours to complete the course. There will be continual assessment throughout the course, which will end with a multiple choice exam.

Certification

Successful delegates who pass the CITB Directors Role for Health and Safety course will receive a CITB Site Safety Plus certificate which is valid for 5 years.