As a Board Member, your role is crucial in overseeing health and safety within your organisation. This webinar will offer insights on how Boards can ensure effective oversight, secure assurances from executives, and promote a strong safety culture.
The Regulator emphasises that Boards are accountable for the health and safety of tenants and staff. It’s essential to have strong controls and processes to maintain compliance and safeguard your organisation’s people and reputation.
What you will learn
Understanding health and safety risks: get an overview of the sector’s risk profile with a focus on key health and safety concerns such as fire safety, asbestos, legionella, gas and electrical safety, lifts, lone working, working at heights, health and well-being, and legal and regulatory responsibilities.
Board responsibilities: learn practical ways to demonstrate your commitment to health and safety and understand the essential components of an effective health and safety strategy.
Achieving assurance on health and safety: explore how to ensure health and safety risks are being managed effectively and discover the three lines of defence, the roles of the Board and executives, and approaches to tracking performance and raising concerns.
Fostering a health and safety culture: learn how to promote a positive health and safety culture across your organisation, understand what defines good and poor health and safety practices, and gain tools to implement cultural improvements.
Further Info
Presented by Emma Bodiam, a seasoned health and safety professional with over 24 years of experience, will lead the session. Emma has worked across sectors including the Environment Agency, higher education, financial services, and housing, bringing a wealth of expertise to help you navigate your responsibilities.
Thursday 6 February 2025 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Our Webinars last 1 hour and are interactive, people can ask questions of the presenter and other attendees. If you or your organisation have a Webinar subscription you will be sent a link to join this Webinar prior to the session.
Fees:
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