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1 National Diploma SAMPLE RESOURCES This RMS sample resources pack contains a selection of powerpoint slides together with a supporting lesson plan and are representative of the full set of RMS trainer materials for the NEBOSH National Diploma qualification. RMS Publishing Ltd Suite 3, Victoria House, Lower High Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 1TA Tel: +44 (0) sales@rmspublishing.co.uk

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3 LEARNING OUTCOMES A1.1 Explain the moral, legal and economic reasons for the effective management of health and safety A1.2 Outline the societal factors which influence health and safety standards and priorities A1.3 Explain the principles and content of effective health and safety, quality, environmental, and integrated management systems with reference to recognised models and standards A1.4 Outline the role and responsibilities of the health and safety practitioner 2

4 CONTENTS A1.1 Reasons for the effective management of health and safety A1.2 Societal factors which influence health and safety standards and priorities A1.3 Effective health and safety management systems A1.4 Role and responsibilities of the health and safety practitioner 3

5 CONTENTS A1.1 Reasons for the effective management of health and safety A1.2 Societal factors which influence health and safety standards and priorities A1.3 Effective health and safety management systems A1.4 Role and responsibilities of the health and safety practitioner 4

6 Reasons for the effective management of health and safety MORAL Duty of reasonable care Unacceptability Society s attitude to moral obligations National accident/incident and ill-health statistics Higher-risk industries Effect of size of organisation on accident/incident rates 5

7 Reasons for the effective management of health and safety MORAL Fatal injuries in high risk industries (2014/15) Main industry Fatal injuries Rate per 100,000 workers Construction Services sector Agriculture Manufacturing Source: HSE. 6

8 Reasons for the effective management of health and safety MORAL Fatal injuries by class of worker (provisional) Year Employees Self-employed Workers Number Rate (a) Number Rate (b) Number Rate (c) 2014/ (a) per 100,000 employees (b) per 100,000 self-employed Source: HSE. (c) per 100,000 workers 7

9 Reasons for the effective management of health and safety LEGAL Preventive (by enforcement notices) Punitive (through criminal sanctions) Compensatory effects of law Principle of self-regulation 8

10 Reasons for the effective management of health and safety ECONOMIC Impact on society and organisations Insured and uninsured costs Direct costs Indirect costs Financial benefits of effective health and safety management 9

11 Reasons for the effective management of health and safety ECONOMIC Costs incurred by the main contractor (1.11) during the building of a supermarket Source: RMS/HSG96. 10

12 CONTENTS A1.1 Reasons for the effective management of health and safety A1.2 Societal factors which influence health and safety standards and priorities A1.3 Effective health and safety management systems A1.4 Role and responsibilities of the health and safety practitioner 11

13 Societal factors which influence health and safety standards and priorities Economic climate Government policy and initiatives Industry/business risk profile Globalisation of business Migrant workers National level of sickness absence and incapacity Principle of corporate social responsibility 12

14 Societal factors which influence health and safety standards and priorities PRINCIPLE OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Employees Suppliers Customers Local community Impact on the environment 13

15 CONTENTS A1.1 Reasons for the effective management of health and safety A1.2 Societal factors which influence health and safety standards and priorities A1.3 Effective health and safety management systems A1.4 Role and responsibilities of the health and safety practitioner 14

16 Effective health and safety management systems DEFINITIONS Hazard Risk Danger 15

17 Effective health and safety management systems DEFINITIONS Hazard Something that has the potential to cause harm (loss) The potential to cause harm, including ill-health and injury, damage to property, plant, products or the environment, production losses or increased liabilities Source: Successful Health and Safety Management, HSG65, HSE. 16

18 Effective health and safety management systems DEFINITIONS Risk The likelihood of potential harm from a hazard being realised The likelihood that a specified undesired event will occur due to the realisation of a hazard by, or during, work activities or by the products and services created by work activities Source: Successful Health and Safety Management, HSG65, HSE. 17

19 Effective health and safety management systems DEFINITIONS Danger Imminent contact with a hazard 18

20 Effective health and safety management systems LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A WRITTEN HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY Role of the health and safety policy HASAWA 1974 ACT - Section 2(3) Management of health and safety at work regulations (MHSWR) Regulation 5 Components of a health and safety policy document 19

21 Effective health and safety management systems LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A WRITTEN HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY Components of a health and safety policy document Statement of intent - overview, safety goals & objectives Organisation - duties & responsibilities, organisational structure in relation to H&S, specific employees Arrangements - scope, detail, systems, rules, procedures, standards, cross-reference to key documents, communication 20

22 Effective health and safety management systems ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE IN RELATION TO H&S Organisational structure example Source: RMS 21

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24 NEBOSH National Diploma Unit A Managing Health and Safety Lesson Plan Day 1 TIME ELEMENT/TOPIC CONTENT RESOURCE/TASK Welcome Computer with DVD/Sound functionality. Flip charts, examiners reports, internet access. Introduction Course plan Name, job, background, experience The lesson plan has been designed to be flexible timings are only approximations that the tutor can flex depending on the capability of the group being tutored. The delivery sequence may not necessarily follow that of the syllabus. Activities are suggested and should be varied or adapted depending on the group experience/knowledge and available time. Reference to suitable videos, props, objects from real life used in classroom instruction and other media is made, these are suggestions only and the tutor can introduce different material as they feel appropriate. Admin arrangements Course content Syllabus and exam arrangements The course will require students to undertake some research. Name cards Ice breaker. Spilt the group into teams of three or four. Team members to interview each other and find out hobbies/ likes/dislikes etc and represent these pictorially. Team to give themselves a name and introduce their team to the wider group. Complete paperwork if necessary Programme for the day Topics to be covered Slides, Nebosh Syllabus guide Element A1: Principles of health and safety management Learning outcomes: Explain the moral, legal and economic reasons for the effective management of health and safety Outline the societal factors which influence health and safety standards and priorities Explain the principles and content of effective health and safety, quality, environmental, and integrated management systems with reference to recognised models and standards Outline the role and responsibilities of the health and safety practitioner Slides/Flipchart (students downloads section). Tutor references: Making an impact on SME compliance behaviour: An evaluation of the effect of interventions upon compliance with health and safety legislation in small and medium sized enterprises RR366 : Internal Control. Revised Guidance for Directors on the Combined Code October 2005 (the Financial Reporting Council guidance on internal 1 P a g e

25 NEBOSH National Diploma Unit A Managing Health and Safety TIME ELEMENT/TOPIC CONTENT RESOURCE/TASK control): Reasons for the effective management of health and safety Moral reasons: Legal reasons: Duty of reasonable care unacceptability of putting health and safety of people at risk society s attitude to moral obligations national accident/incident and ill-health statistics higher-risk industries effect of size of organisation on accident/incident rates (e.g. fatalities in small businesses) the preventive (by enforcement notices) IOSH Code of Conduct IIRSM Code of Ethics Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 Leading health and safety at work (INDG 417) HSE Books, ISBN Managing Health and Safety in Construction (ACOP) (HSG224), HSE Books, ISBN: Health and Safety in Construction (Guidance) (HSG150rev), HSE Books, ISBN: X OHSAS Occupational health and safety management systems Requirements Slides Activity punitive (through criminal sanctions) compensatory effects of law principle of self-regulation Optional DVD (think what if-not if only) OR (work under pressure) available from outtakes film communications) or similar DVD to discuss with students the three main reasons for maintaining and promoting health and safety. Optional DVD: The Secret Syphon available from outtakes film communications Questions/answers and discussion. 2 P a g e