IOSH Approved Safety for Executives and Directors Training (1 Day Course)
Our IOSH Approved Safety for Executives and Directors course builds upon the practical application of risk and safety management when planning, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing business management strategies. It also includes guidance given in the joint publication by the Institute of Directors (IOD) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Leading Health and Safety at Work.
£275.00 +VAT per delegate
Course Details
£275.00 +VAT per delegate
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Course includes:
Law and Responsibility
- Why manage safety? Legal, financial and moral/ethical reasons
- Main legal requirements
- Corporate Manslaughter/director liability
- Sentencing Guidelines and how this influencing a Board’s risk appetite
- Enforcement Action/penalties
- Cost of failure
Plan
Setting the scene for safety
- H&S Safety policy. Statement, organisational arrangements and procedural arrangements. Review
- How policy is used in civil/criminal liability
- Understanding strategic and operational risk assessment
- The purpose of risk assessment is to identify priorities, resources etc.
Do
Key aspects of implementing safety:
- Contractors/procurement
- Safety procedures
- Training/competence
- Visible leadership
Check
Active and reactive monitoring strategies:
- Accident reporting
- Statistics
- Measuring against KPIs, board strategy etc.
- Inspections etc.
- Spot checks
- Lead by doing
Act
Implementing actions to improve
Reviewing performance
Continuous improvement – highlighting the positives
Annual reporting & CSR
Safety as a PR tool
Key features of a safety culture
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, delegates are expected to be able to
- Describe the legal, ethical and financial role of Directors, owners of small businesses and other senior executives, including their responsibilities, liabilities and accountabilities, both personal and organisational
- Explain the importance of safety and health at top management level and how integrating those objectives into other business management objectives can help to minimise risk, reduce losses and make better use of time and resources
- Plan the direction for safety and health through developing and implementing a safety and health policy, integrating it into business systems
- Explain the value of an adequately resourced and efficient safety and health management system, the value and benefits of training at all levels, and when to access competent advice
- Outline the benefits of good safety and health management systems, the consequences of failure to manage effectively and how to ensure internal controls are working
- Describe the importance of reviewing and continually improving management systems, especially following change or failure
- Explain the positive impact and improvement that an organisation’s leaders can have on its performance through their attitude and support for improving its safety culture
- Describe the importance of setting key performance indicators and targets, together with performance monitoring and review for continual improvement in safety and health management.
- Understand the key features of an effective health and safety culture and how they can provide Lead Safely whilst improving performance.
This course is suitable for individuals in senior management positions, or those who have strategic accountability for an organisation, and who need a complete understanding of health and safety responsibility.
Participants complete this course with the completion of a ‘commitment’ paper in which they describe what actions they are taking back to their own organisations.
QCS presents this course in partnership with PHSC Ltd, one of our sister companies within PHSC plc.
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The Audit Mentor service from QCS International is designed to support auditors who want to turn theory into confident, effective practice. Following your CQI & IRCA registered training, this service provides personalised, practical coaching to help you develop your auditing capability in real-world settings.
Delivered as a one-to-one or small group session, you will be accompanied by an experienced ISO audit professional who will mentor you through a live audit. You’ll receive hands-on support, constructive feedback, and expert guidance throughout the process—helping you refine your approach and gain confidence in your audit role.
What you’ll gain
• Live audit coaching during an on-site or remote audit
• Practical advice on audit structure, approach, and questioning techniques
• Guidance on audit format, evidence gathering, and reporting
• Real-time feedback to strengthen your audit skills and professional judgement
• Increased confidence and competence in conducting audits independently
How it works
• Half-day mentoring session
• Includes a pre-audit planning call to prepare objectives, scope, and approach
• Available for on-site or remote audits, offering flexibility to suit your organisation
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