Course Aims:

To provide directors and senior management with a clear picture of their legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and other associated regulations, and identify the benefits of adopting best practice which can increase productivity and be reflected through to the bottom line.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course delegates should:

• Have a basic understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act and relevant legislation
• Have an understanding of the legal system relevant to health and safety
• Understand their duties and responsibilities
• Understand the powers of inspectors
• Be aware of penalties for a breech of health and safety legislation
• Be able to identify the hazards and risks associated with the company's activities
• Recognise the costs of accidents and ill health effects from company activities

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