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Directors' Duties

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What is the RoSPA Directors' Duties course?

The Directors' Duties course provides a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities and roles of senior managers in implementing health and safety strategy. The course explores key issues such as understanding the consequences of failing to lead on health and safety, strategic health and safety management, policy development and implementation and the importance of performance measurement for continual improvement.

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We can visit your workplace and deliver the course 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

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What does the Directors' Duties course cover?

Why lead on health and safety at work: Understanding the fundamental question of why leadership in health and safety is crucial sets the foundation for the entire course  

Planning health and safety: This section provides participants with strategic insights into health and safety planning.

Incident investigation: Focusing on the aftermath of incidents, this module equips participants with the skills needed for thorough incident investigation    

Gap analysis: The concept of gap analysis is explored as a tool for continual improvement in health and safety practices.  

 

Upon successfully finishing this course you will be able to:

  

Understand the consequences of failing to lead

The course ensures that participants understand the gravity of not fulfilling their health and safety leadership role effectively.

See the importance of strategic management

Participants gain insights into integrating health and safety into broader business management systems, emphasising the strategic nature of effective health and safety leadership.

Gain direction planning through policy

The course provides practical advice on developing and implementing effective health and safety policies, a crucial aspect of senior management responsibilities.

Learn the roles and responsibilities of directors

Understanding the specific roles and responsibilities of directors in ensuring a safe working environment is a key focus of the course.

Understand the value of adequately resourced systems

Participants learn about the importance of allocating sufficient resources to maintain an effective health and safety management system.

Measure performance

The course covers the significance of measuring performance, using both preventative measures and incident data to ensure a proactive approach to health and safety.

Appreciate the importance of continuous improvements

Continuous improvement is emphasised, highlighting the importance of regular reviews to enhance health and safety management practices.

Benefits of the course

For Employers

  • Identify opportunities for organisational improvement: The course enables employers to identify areas for improvement in health and safety management, contributing to overall organisational enhancement
  • Meet legal obligations: Understanding and fulfilling directors' duties ensures that organisations meet their legal obligations, preventing potential legal consequences
  • Positive health and safety culture: The course helps in creating a positive health and safety culture by engaging the workforce, fostering a safer working environment
  • Promote best practice: Employers can promote best practice and go beyond the minimum requirements set by the Health and Safety Executive, enhancing overall safety standards.

For Delegates

  • Understand the key duties of a director: Participants gain a clear understanding of their specific duties and legal responsibilities as directors in ensuring health and safety
  • Identify and manage health and safety risks: The course equips delegates with the skills to identify and effectively manage potential health and safety risks in the workplace
  • Monitor and review health and safety policy: Delegates learn the steps involved in monitoring and reviewing health and safety policies, ensuring they remain effective and relevant
  • Benchmark health and safety performance: Participants can benchmark their organisation's health and safety performance against others in various sectors, gaining valuable insights for improvement.

This course is tailored to meet your needs if you:

✓   You’re in a senior managerial role: If you are in a senior managerial position and are eager to enhance your understanding of health and safety leadership, this course is designed with you in mind.  

✓  You want practical implementation: For those seeking hands-on guidance in implementing robust health and safety measures within their organisations, this course goes beyond theoretical concepts, providing actionable strategies and tools.  

✓  You want legal compliance and a great safety culture: If your goal is to navigate the complex terrain of legal obligations while simultaneously fostering a positive health and safety culture, this course is tailored to meet your objectives.  

Lead with purpose and protect your people. Enrol in the Directors' Duties Course and empower yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to drive a culture of safety within your organisation.