Role of Health and Safety Committee or Representative
Introduction

Our health and safety representatives’ training course will give you a sound understanding of the role and benefits of well-run safety committees. A well trained and properly motivated safety representative will make a positive contribution to an organisation’s safety culture.

A one day course for person/s selected/elected to represent the Workplace on health and safety matters within an organisation.

To examine the role of the Health and Safety Representative and Safety Committee in terms of positive contribution to the organisation’s safety programme.

  • Legislation
    • Health and Safety Representative Regulations 1977
    • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
    • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992
    • Health and Safety (Consultation with employees) Regulations 1996
  • Role of the Health and Safety Representative
    • Investigating Dangerous Occurrences
    • Inspection of the Workplace
    • Inspection of Records
    • Access to Information
  • Workshop Audits
    • Health and Safety Performance
    • Meeting Standards
    • Comply with Health and Safety Law
    • How to inform the Organisation
  • Accident Investigation
    • Determine what happened
    • Determine Causes
    • Preventative Actions

This programme uses a mixture of group discussions, pro-forma examples and information input sessions, along with case studies and practical exercises to fully involve participants.

Participants will:

  • Have an understanding of their organisation’s legal responsibilities
  • Appreciate their role as a Health and Safety Representative
  • Be able to carry out workplace investigations
  • Have an understanding of the Health and Safety Representative Regulations

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