HSG65 (Managing for Health and Safety) Training Course
Understand the key principles and framework of HSG65. Learn how to develop and implement effective health and safety management systems.
Course Overview
This training programme is designed to provide managers, supervisors, and health and safety officers with the essential knowledge and skills needed to implement and manage a health and safety management system based on HSG65 (Health and Safety Executive’s guidance on managing health and safety).
Why learn about HSG65?
HSG65 outlines the core principles of an effective health and safety management system, focusing on leadership, planning, risk management, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
By the end of this course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of HSG65, how to implement its key principles within their organisation, and how to foster a safety culture that ensures the well-being of all workers.
Course Information:
Course Structure: All of the course material is in English. The course can be accessed by a PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
Free Preview: Try the first lesson for free and see if you like it. If you do, simply complete your purchase and carry on with the course.
Duration: On average, the course takes between 10 - 15 hours to complete (but you can take as long as you need).
Course Access: Once enrolled, there are no time limits on access. You can pause the course at any time and return to it later if required. When you log back into your account, the course will carry on where you left off.
No Hidden Fees: The price you pay for the course includes the online material, the examination, and a digital certificate. There are no additional fees.
Examination: At the end of each lesson, there is a short multiple-choice quiz. At the end of the course, there is an assignment that requires you to comment in approximately 500 words on elements of the course (passing the quizzes and the assignment are required to successfully complete the course).
Certification: Receive a certificate of achievement upon course completion, showcasing your newly acquired skills and knowledge.
Certificate Format: To help with sustainability and reduce paper usage, digital PDF certificates are included in the price of all training courses and will be issued to students on successful completion of the course via a download option.
Course curriculum
[Lesson 1] - Introduction to HSG65
- What is HSG65?
- Why is it important for workplace health and safety?
- What are the key principles of health and safety management?
[Lesson 2] - Legal Background
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
- Duties of employers and employees.
- Enforcement by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
[Lesson 3] - The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle
- Overview of the four-stage approach to safety management.
- Benefits of the PDCA model.
[Lesson 4] - PLAN - Setting the Foundation
- Establishing health and safety policies.
- Identifying hazards and assessing risks.
- Setting objectives and performance standards.
[Lesson 5] - DO - Implementing Safety Measures
- Risk control and hazard management.
- Providing training and competency development.
- Communication and worker engagement.
[Lesson 6] - CHECK - Monitoring and Reviewing
- Active monitoring: Inspections and audits.
- Reactive monitoring: Incident reporting and investigations.
- Key performance indicators (KPIs) for health and safety.
[Lesson 7] - ACT - Continuous Improvement
- Reviewing performance and taking corrective actions.
- Learning from incidents and near misses.
- Updating policies and procedures.
[Lesson 8] - Practical Application in the Workplace
- Case study: Example of effective HSG65 implementation.
- Common challenges and how to overcome them.
- Industry best practices.
[Lesson 9] - Benefits of HSG65 Compliance
- Reduced workplace accidents and injuries.
- Improved employee morale and engagement.
- Legal compliance and risk reduction.
[Lesson 10] - Key Takeaway Points
- Summary of PDCA framework.
- Importance of proactive health and safety management.
- Encouraging a positive safety culture.
The course lessons will incorporate:
Interactive elements: Quizzes & an end-of-course assignment.
Closer examination exercises: Scenario and review.
Examples: Case studies.
Visual & cognitive learning tools: Pictures, analogies, illustrations, infographics and videos.
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1Understanding the Plan-Do-Check-Act Framework
Additional Information:
References & External Content: This course or its provider(s) have no affiliation with the HSE (Health & Safety Executive), www.hse.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety & Health), YouTube, or any of the organisations associated with any of the references, downloads, videos or external material stated in this course. Material accessed from external sources, i.e. websites or YouTube is intended for personal review only and is at the users own risk and responsibility.
Scenarios & Case Studies: None of the company names, locations, or names of individuals stated in the scenarios & case studies in this course are factual, but are for educational and illustrative purposes only.
Recommended Refresher Training: Three years or sooner from issue date of certificate.
Accreditation: This is a non-accredited training programme and has not undergone formal evaluation or recognition by an external accrediting/awarding body.
Endorsement: This course or the certificate of completion relating to it, is not endorsed by any external body or organisation.
Intellectual Property: The course structure, layout, written contents and imagery (excluding videos, website links, and downloads) of this course is property of Stent Safety Solutions. Unauthorised use (use other than participating in this course) of any of this intellectual property is prohibited.