Health and safety
Health and safety in the workplace
Date:
Trainer: Anne Argent
Duration: half-day, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Fee: £75
Business and Management Training Centre, together with Essex Chambers of Commerce, providing skills development for Essex businesses.
Summary content
Lack of knowledge amongst employers regarding the law governing Health & Safety in the Workplace may
lead to liability - both civil and criminal, for breach. The 'blame and claim' culture has created
an expectation in individuals that they are somehow entitled to compensation, which means that
businesses increasingly have to assess and manage risk as part of corporate strategy. This half-day
practical session will cover important issues employers should be familiar with, in order to
discharge their duty to take reasonable care for the safety of their employees. Certificates of
attendance will be given to all delegates.
Objectives
- To gain an understanding of the common law duty imposed on the employer to ensure the safety of his employees i.e. provide competent fellow employees, a
safe plant and equipment, a safe place and a safe system of work.
- To be aware of the potential for vicarious liability of the employer for the actions of his employees.
- To appreciate the importance of complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
- To comprehend the new statutory indictable offence under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, whereby companies can be made
criminally liable for causing a person's death, due to a gross breach of a relevant duty of care by its management.
Who should attend?
Knowledge of the law governing health and safety in the workplace is essential for owners, managing directors, leaders and line managers of all types of
businesses - whatever the size.
Fee
The workshop fee is £75, which includes refreshments and will be followed by a light buffet lunch.
Venue
Constable Building, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
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