Director's Duties

Understand your role and responsibilities for implementing health and safety strategy

What are director's duties?

The introduction of the Corporate Manslaughter Act in 2007 means that failure to meet director responsibilities for health and safety could now result in imprisonment. The maximum penalty is an unlimited fine and the court can additionally make a publicity order, requiring the organisation to publish the details of the conviction and fine – causing a permanent dent in your reputation. As a director, safety falls within your remit, and the law will therefore hold you accountable for any failings.

What is the Director's Duties course?

Our one-day course has been specifically designed to help senior managers understand their roles and responsibilities when it comes to the implementation of health and safety strategy. The course will provide you practical advice and a clear understanding on driving forward health and safety.

"RoSPA was able to ensure that training was bespoke for our needs, whilst maintaining the core objectives of directors' responsibilities in health and safety. The training was interactive and thought provoking and I would recommend RoSPA to other companies experiencing similar challenges."

Mark Twist
HSE Manager - David Webster Limited

Why study with RoSPA?

What does Director's Duties cover?

The course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of senior management's role in agreeing and implementing health and safety strategy. There is no formal assessment for this course. Delegates who successfully complete the director safety training in full will receive a RoSPA certificate of training.

Where can I take Director's Duties training?

We recognise that everyone is different, which is why we offer a choice of study routes. You can attend a course at our live virtual classrooms, at one of our training centres or have the course delivered in your workplace.

Live virtual classroom

Live interactive and engaging classes with break out, case studies and discussions

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Face-to-face classroom

Our training centres allow you to get away from distractions and focus on your training

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In-company

We can visit your workplace or deliver the course via our live virtual classrooms at a time and place to suit you. This is an effective way of training several delegates at the same time, saving on time and travel costs, as well as tailor the course content to your organisation.

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"RoSPA was able to ensure that training was bespoke for our needs, whilst maintaining the core objectives of directors' responsibilities in health and safety. The training was interactive and thought provoking and I would recommend RoSPA to other companies experiencing similar challenges."

Mark Twist
HSE Manager - David Webster Limited