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Health & Safety Course for Supervisors and Managers. This is designed to give them practical knowledge and responsibilities without going too deep into worker-level training.

Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Understand their legal duties as supervisors/managers under UK Health & Safety law.
Recognise common workplace hazards and how to manage them.
Understand risk assessment and safe systems of work.
Know how to investigate incidents and report accidents effectively.
Promote a positive safety culture within their team.

  • Roles & Responsibilities.
  • Recognise key compliance requirements and what must be inspected at each stage.
  • Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
  • Apply correct inspection techniques and evidence-gathering methods.
  • Incident Reporting & Investigation
  • Promoting a Positive Safety Culture

Overview

This practical 1-day course equips supervisors and managers with the essential knowledge to manage health and safety in the workplace. Participants will learn their legal responsibilities, how to identify hazards, carry out risk assessments, investigate incidents, and implement safe systems of work.

The course also covers emergency procedures and strategies for promoting a positive safety culture within their teams, ensuring they can lead confidently and keep their workplace compliant and safe.

Welcome, introductions, and expectations Importance of health and safety in management Legal responsibilities: Health & Safety at Work Act, Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations
Duties of employers vs. employees Supervisors’ and managers’ responsibilities Duty to monitor and enforce compliance
Common workplace hazards (slips, trips, falls, manual handling, fire, chemicals, machinery) How to conduct a risk assessment Implementing control measures Group exercise: identify hazards in a case study scenario
Reporting procedures (RIDDOR, internal reporting) How to investigate near misses and accidents Root cause analysis basics
Safe working procedures and permits Monitoring staff adherence Effective communication and training for teams Delegating and checking work safely
Fire risk assessment basics Emergency planning and evacuation Roles of supervisors in emergencies
Leading by example Encouraging reporting of hazards Motivating staff to follow procedures Using near misses as learning opportunities
Quiz and group discussion to check understanding Summary of key points Q&A and feedback

Overview

This 1-day Health & Safety course is designed for supervisors and managers who need to understand their responsibilities in keeping the workplace safe and compliant.

The course covers legal duties, hazard identification, risk assessments, incident reporting, safe systems of work, emergency procedures, and strategies for fostering a positive safety culture. Practical exercises and real-life examples ensure participants leave with actionable skills to lead their teams safely and confidently.

Focused on Supervisors and Managers: Unlike general H&S courses aimed at all staff, this course targets the specific responsibilities and decision-making duties of leaders in the workplace.

Practical and Actionable: Participants don’t just learn theory—they practice risk assessments, incident reporting, and safe system implementation with real-life scenarios.

Short and Efficient: Delivered in one day, it’s designed for busy managers to gain essential knowledge without lengthy time away from work.

Leadership & Safety Culture: Emphasizes not only compliance but also how to foster a positive safety culture, motivating teams to follow procedures and report hazards.

Legal Clarity: Provides clear guidance on legal duties, so managers understand exactly what’s required of them under UK Health & Safety law.
Yes. This 1-day Health & Safety course equips supervisors and managers with the practical knowledge and skills needed to lead safely and confidently.

You’ll learn how to identify hazards, carry out risk assessments, investigate incidents, and implement safe working systems — all essential for protecting your team and ensuring compliance. Beyond legal requirements, it also teaches how to promote a positive safety culture, improving team engagement, reducing accidents, and enhancing overall workplace efficiency.
Yes, this 1-day Health & Safety course includes fire safety as a key component. Participants will learn about fire risk assessments, emergency procedures, evacuation planning, and the specific responsibilities of supervisors and managers during a fire. The course ensures you understand how to keep your team safe and maintain compliance with fire safety regulations.
Yes. The course can be delivered for private groups at our centre or at your organisation (subject to minimum numbers).

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Rated 5 out of 3 Ratings

Course Breakdown

  • Max Learners : 12
  • Duration : 1 Days (8 Hours)
  • Lectures : 8
  • Categories: Health & Safety
  • Tags: Accidents, Site Safety
  • ACQP CPD Hours: 8
  • Delivery:Training Centre or In House
ACQP Members:£249
Non Members:£349
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