Intoduction to BS 8800
The two-day course
is designed to assist those involved with occupational health and safety issues to develop
a management system in line with BS 8800 and to enable the system to be integrated with
the EMS. It has the following content:-
Course Overview
- Objective
- Structure
- Background Information
- OH&S Issues
- Groupwork
- Outcome
Introduction to Management Systems
- Quality - ISO 9001
- Environment - ISO 14001
- Health & Safety - BS 8800
- Integrating - ISO 14001 & BS8800
BS8800
- Carrying out an Initial Status Review
- Defining an OH&S Policy
- Planning
- Implementing and Operating
- Checking and Correcting
- Reviewing
- Continual Improvement
Initial Status Review
- Broad Brush Approach
- Methodology
- Legislation and Regulations
- Best Practice and Guidance in the Particular Industry Sector
- Existing Resources Already Devoted to Health and Safety
Management
- Benefits of an Initial Status Review
OH&S Policy Statement
- Definition
- A Credible OH&S Policy Statement
- BS 8800 Requirements
Identification & Health & Safety Risk
Assessment
- Overview of Risk Assessment Process
Objectives, Targets & Action Plan
- Draw up list of OH&S Objectives
- Select key objectives
- Quantity objectives and select outcome indicators
- Prepare implementation plans and draw up targets
- Implement plan
- Measure and Review Progress
- Planning and implementing review
Implementation and Operation
- Structure & Responsibilities
- Training, Awareness and Competence
- Communications
- OH&S Management System Documentation
- Document Control
- Operational Control
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
Monitoring, Measurement & Corrective Action
- Monitoring and Measurement
- Corrective action
Auditing
- Audit Definition
- Components of Audits
- Essential elements of an OH&S Audit
- Steps of an Audit
- Planning or Pre-Audit activities
- Audit Team Selection
- Audit Plan Preparation
- Audit Activities
- Opening Meeting
- Identify and understand control systems
- Assess control systems
- Audit Questions
- Site inspection
- Gathering information
- Verification
- Evaluate Findings
- Close out meeting
- Reporting
Continual Improvement
- Implementation of Improvements
Course Structure
This well tried and tested format is designed as a 2-day
non-residential course.
The course does not include a site visit but there are
practical exercises. Every candidate receives extensive notes. The time is divided between
the following:-
- Interactive presentations by experienced tutors
- Video presentations
- Case studies
- Group work exercises
- Role-play
- Presentation and discussion of exercises
Who should attend
Candidates do not need previous experience although a
knowledge of ISO 14001 would be an advantage. The course is designed for those who are
establishing their company's health and safety system or wish to integrate such a system
with the EMS. Ideally candidates should have:-
- Tertiary education qualifications (preferably a degree)
- Work experience
- Some scientific/technical knowledge
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