Health and Safety Training

Introduction to OHS Management Systems to BS 8800 / OHSAS 18001

Course Description

No organization can afford to ignore its legal obligations with regard to occupational health and safety. Implicit in the successful management of Occupational Health and Safety is the development of an effective management system.

This one-day course helps delegates to achieve this goal. It forms an excellent introduction to the more detailed BSI three-day course on implementation of an OH&S management system to BS 8800/OHSAS 18001.

Delegates are given a basic introduction to:

Initial Status Review
OH&S Policy
Planning
Implementation and Operations
Checking and Corrective Action
Management Review and Continual Improvement.

Who should attend?

Staff with no experience of OH&S who will be involved in implementing BS 8800/OHSAS 18001
Environmental and Quality Managers wishing to move into OH&S systems.

Benefits to Your Business

Compliance with the latest legislation
A safe working environment that is beneficial to all
A cost-effective management system.

Most importantly of all, it demonstrates that your organization takes the health and safety of its staff seriously and is proactive in its efforts to promote their well-being.

Course Structure

How to devise an effective Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policy and the background and structure of the standard
Overview of BS 8800/OHSAS 18001 integration with other management system standards
Key UK OH&S legislation and regulation
Key elements of BS 8800/OHSAS 18001.

Further Information

For further information please contact us on +44 (0)20 8996 6325 or complete our Enquiry form.