The reason why this course is important is that it will ensure that Managers or Senior Administrators understand their responsibilities for Health and Safety as an intergral part of their management role within the Clinics or Hospitals. They are able to recognise a sound health and safety management system, including effective risk manageemnt and infection control. They are able to recognise the key risk in the HealthCare sector and understand the precautions to be taken to protect the patenets from dangers.
The main objective of the course is that delegates will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the legal framework of health and safety under which they will operate. They should be able to integrate health and safety management systems into the overall management strategy of the organisation. Be able to anticipate and recognise risk to health and safety and have the skills to address those risks nad take all reasonable steps to avoid an outbreak of infections.
WHO WILL BENEFIT
All Managers, Supervisors and Line Managers who have been given the task to manage and control health and safety management systems.
SOME OF THE TOPICS THAT WILL BE COVERED:
Managing Safety
Review of General Principles
Health and Safety Policy
Introduction to the relevant Legislations
The role of the Ministry of Health and the Labour Office in Cyprus
The duties of the employer, Managers and Employees
The Powers of the Ministry of Health
Applying Management Principles
Principles of Accident Prevention
The role of the Safey Representative
The European Framework Directive
Risk, Cost and Benefits
Control Strategies
Infection Controls
Noise
Active and Re-active monitoring
Safety Audits
Fire prevention
Specialist Hazards
All delegates will have the chance to take the IOSH exam and be able to obtain a world wide certificate issued directly from IOSH.
COURSE PRESENTER: Mr Russell Prince
The course will be run in English.