Course Content:
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF MANAGING RISK
• Importance of managing risk
• Hazard, risk and risk assessment
• Risk management – a structured approach
• The dangers of getting it wrong
LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Property owner, managing agent and tenants
• Third parties and occupiers liability
• Regulatory framework including Corporate Manslaughter
• Concept of the responsible person/duty holder
• Working with contractors
LEGIONELLA MANAGEMENT
• Brief overview of Legionella
• Typical systems at risk
• Requirements for water hygiene assessments – HSE document L8
• Scope & content of water hygiene surveys
• Control scheme, log book and records
• When to review the assessment
MANAGING ASBESTOS
• Typical uses of asbestos in buildings
• Adopting a structured process – surveys & documentation
• Importance of the asbestos management plan
• Keeping a check on conditions and managing works
MANAGING FIRE RISKS
• An overview of the new regime
• Scope & content of fire assessments
• Inspection and maintenance issues
STATUTORY INSPECTIONS
• Electrical safety – installations and portable appliances
• Pressure systems – written schemes
• Gas safety
Lifting equipment – plant, access equipment, fall arrest systems
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