IOSH Managing Safely

Training Course

www.lancaster.gov.uk/safe

Managing Safely Training Our IOSH Managing Safely Training Course is designed to help team leaders, supervisors, managers and heads of department effectively manage their team’s health and safety.

Our experienced trainer can deliver these high impact, interactive 4 day training courses to teams of staff, ranging from 6 - 12 people, either at your own workplace or from Morecambe Town Hall.

Our trainer Kevin McKay is an experiencedhealth and safety trainer with nearly 20 years’ experience.

Kevin started his career at the council as a refuse driver. Since then he has had a number of front line roles and is well versed in the key areas of high risk within an organisation.

As Health and Safety Manager for the council, he is responsible for training hundreds of employees every year and ensuring safe work practices, across a range of different activities.

These include highway and grounds maintenance, refuse collection, street cleansing, repair and maintenance of council buildings and vehicles and tree felling.

A fully qualified health and safety trainer for IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) Kevin provides IOSH Managing Safely Courses for all city council managers and supervisors, for which he has a 100% pass rate.

“Location of course was very good, literature and tutor were excellent and highly recommended.” John Beattie, EMCOR Group (UK) Plc

What are the benefits?• Practical, interactive teaching with an end of course assessment • Workplace based practical risk assessment project.• Classroom based environment providing a structured training

session away from the workplace if required.• Nationally recognised and respected certified training.• Two key areas – health and safety and environmental basics

covered in a single programme.• Brings home just why health and safety is such an essential part of

a manager’s/supervisor’s job.• A first class technical content, based on what delegates need to

know in practice.• No jargon or off-putting legal language.

Learning outcomes• Identify your responsibilities for health & safety.• Define ‘hazard’, ‘risk’ and ‘risk assessment’.• Identify common hazards.• Carry out a risk assessment.• Identify the best techniques to control key risks.• Identify the demands of the law and how the legal system works.• Describe a health and safety management system.• Identify why and how accidents should be investigated.• Outline basic performance indicators for monitoring activities.• Outline the requirements for the control of waste and pollution.

I found the course to be thorough, concise and very engaging. It was extremely useful to myself and my company and excellent value for money. I would certainly recommend it to other businesses. Matt Clarkson, Managing Director of Clarkson Electrical Solutions

How could this course benefit my business?• Greater productivity— fewer hours lost to sickness and accidents.• Improved organisation– strengthen safety awareness culture and

appreciation of safety measures.• Active staff involvement to improve the workplace• Internationally recognised certification for managers and

supervisors.• Enhanced reputation with the supply chain.

If you are interested in knowing more about our IOSH Managing Safely Training Course or any of the other training on

offer, call us now on 01524 582498 to discuss your requirements or email safetytraining@lancaster.gov.uk.

www.lancaster.gov.uk/safe

“Excellent course! Kevin works with all participants in a relaxed and informal style ensuring that no-one is left out, making the course a fun and engaging learning event for all. I have no hesitation in recommending Kevin in either a course facilitator or an advisory capacity.” Chris Hanna, Principal Housing Manager, Lancaster CC

Other types of training on offer includes:• Asbestos awareness• Banksman training (reversing assistants)• COSHH • Driver training on rear steer vehicles• Driving assessments on all vehicles• Eco driving on all vehicles (saves on the cost of fuel consumption and wear and tear• Emergency first aid at work (I day course) • First aid at work ( 3 day course)• IOSH Managing Safely (4 day course) for all management and supervision roles.• Ladders and working at height• Legionella awareness• Manual handling