CITB Directors Role for Health & Safety (DRHS) Course Online (Instructor-led)
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CITB Directors Role for Health & Safety Course Delivered Online
This online CITB Directors Role for Health and Safety course is expertly designed to equip directors and senior managers with the essential skills needed to lead health and safety within their organisations. This accredited training focuses on ensuring that participants understand the significant consequences - whether financial, legal, or human-of failing to comply with health and safety regulations. The course empowers attendees with the knowledge and strategies required to uphold safety standards at the highest levels of management within the construction industry.
Legal Responsibilities of Directors
Directors and senior managers bear the legal obligation to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Non-compliance with health and safety laws can lead to severe repercussions, including prosecution, fines, imprisonment, and increased operational costs—such as those associated with hiring additional staff, paying sick leave, compensating for damages, and investing in further training. This course underscores the critical importance of adhering to legal requirements and cultivating a culture of compliance within the organisation.
Course Objectives
The CITB Directors Role for Health and Safety course is structured to achieve the following objectives:
- Understand the moral and human costs associated with boardroom decision-making.
- Analyse how unsafe working environments can negatively impact a business's financial stability.
- Develop skills in conducting comprehensive risk assessments.
- Learn the importance of appointing competent persons and recognise the limitations involved.
- Gain insights into fostering a strong and responsive health and safety culture.
- Comprehend the full scope of legal responsibilities regarding health and safety.
Assessment and Certification
Participants will be assessed through an exam paper and a trainer review. The examination process ensures that only those who successfully demonstrate their understanding and competence receive the certificate. This certification is fully recognised by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), confirming the participant's qualifications in health and safety leadership.
Mandatory Course Entry Requirements
To enrol in this DRHS course, participants must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of pre-course e-learning is mandatory. A digital certificate from this component must be sent to the training provider at least 48 hours before the course begins.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
- Photographic identification is mandatory for all delegates.
- Written parental consent is required for delegates under 18 years of age.
- Failure to provide ID or parental consent on the first day of the course may result in being denied entry or completion of the training.
Important Information for CITB Levy Payers
To streamline the process of claiming back the training grant, delegates attending the DRHS course should bring their Levy Number and enter it on the relevant course paperwork. Please note that retrospective claims may not be accepted.
Course Duration
1 Day
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E-learning and Online (Instructor-led) training is more flexible, efficient, and cost-effective.
Short online courses also help employers to demonstrate that they have fulfilled their legal duties to ensure their personnel have been adequately trained.
Once the courses have been completed, a confirmation of results can be saved or printed as evidence. This can then be kept on record as evidence of suitable training.
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Step 3
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