Health and Safety: Understanding & Implementing Legislation (4909)

Health and safety legislation does not stand still, so those with responsibilities for compliance in the workplace should ensure they remain up to date with the knowledge and sound understanding of any changes.

Most of the UK legislation follows European Directives, either by amendments to current law or new regulations; since 2005 there have been introductions of both.

One problem for those in the workplace is realising the full meaning and implications of new or amended legislation – exactly what it requires – how it differs from previous legislation, who might be affected by it, and who is responsible for its implementation? Typically, “what does it really mean for ME?” 

For Example; Do you understand fully the September 2011 reporting requirements? Which incidents need to be reported through the new suite of on-line forms (7 options exist) and which remain eligible for notification by phone?

This intensive and informative one-day workshop is intended to highlight recent and proposed changes in health and safety legislation and provide guidance on good practice, and how providers and employers can best meet the latest requirements.

The Government is committed to reducing the burden Health and Safety Legislation places on UK business, changes and updates will be covered within the workshop as and when they are introduced.

Learning Objectives

To help delegates recognise the health and safety legislation changes that have been or are about to be made, and the effect upon them, their organisation, partners, customers and learners. As a result of attending this workshop, delegates will:

• recognise health and safety legislation that has recently changed
• be aware of new legislation that has been introduced
• understand why the changes were made or new legislation introduced
• associate the changes with practices within their own areas of operation
• be able to ensure compliance with the new requirements

Who would benefit from attending this workshop?

The workshop is designed for all managers and HR teams as well as teachers, trainers and learning support teams who have to both comply with and cascade health and safety legislation to learners.

Content

This workshop provides the latest information and advice on key health and safety legislation that may impact on your organisation. 

Delegates will be reminded of the current/previous requirements before being introduced to the latest changes that have been made or are pending; in so doing participants will explore the impact and effect the changes will have for learning providers, employers and learners.

Recent New legislation, including that which affects:-

• Corporate Manslaughter – what is different from previous legislation?  
• Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 – what happens if we DO end up in court?
• Tower Cranes on construction sites – registering them with the HSE
• Artificial Optical Radiation – sources of harmful light in the workplace
• Classification, Labelling and Packaging of hazardous substances – new labels
• Regulating the use of sunbeds

Legislation that has changed recently including:-

• Noise at Work – particularly for teaching and entertainment
• Controlling Asbestos in non-domestic premises – and working with it anywhere 
• Construction safety (CDM)

Other changes that were made recently, including:-

• Changes to the RIDDOR reporting requirements (12th September 2011)
• First Aid – changes in training applications
• The workplace Information for Employees - new poster
• Safety aspects of Supplying machinery in the workplace

Learning Style

This workshop is delivered primarily via tutor presentation and discussion.  It should be noted that due to the legislative nature of the workshop there is little opportunity for practical exercises although participative questioning and delegate case-study is encouraged throughout.

Workshop Style

This training course is delivered in a workshop style. It is highly participative with a blend of presentation, group exercises and debate.  A comprehensive delegate pack is included. .

Numbers

To ensure effective levels of delegate participation, involvement and interaction, delegate numbers are restricted.  This workshop is suitable for groups of 2 to 20 delegates.

Certification

Formal CPD certificates are provided after the event in a form which is acceptable as CPD evidence to many professional bodies and institutions.

Facilitator

The facilitator for this workshop is a highly experienced trainer with in-depth subject knowledge.