Health and Safety – What should a Board member know?

The social housing sector has recently undergone significant changes, which have redefined the priorities for board members. This training session will provide insights into The Evolving Sector, including the changing risk profile and the shifting landscape of health and safety concerns. It will also help board members understand their evolving responsibilities in light of the sector changes.

In today’s dynamic social housing sector, the importance of health and safety has taken centre stage. Recent developments have underscored the critical role of board members in understanding and addressing health and safety issues, including emerging concerns. Our specialised training programme is designed to prepare board members with the knowledge and skills they need to lead effectively in this evolving landscape

What You Will Learn

You’ll learn about statutory and regulatory obligations concerning health and safety risks and how to ensure compliance with them. Our training focuses on developing a positive health and safety culture within your organisation, gaining assurance that health and safety risks are being managed efficiently, and promoting a culture of safety and compliance. Our training will help you :

  • Identify and address emerging issues, including mould and environmental concerns, effectively.
  • Understand and adhere to statutory and regulatory obligations specific to health and safety risks in the social housing sector.
  • Develop a positive health and safety culture within your organisation, aligning it with industry standards.
  • Gain assurance in risk management, including challenging and enhancing safety measures and performance metrics.
  • Promote a culture of safety and compliance, setting a positive example for the entire organisation.
  • Adapt to the evolving social housing sector by staying informed and addressing new challenges effectively.
  • Fulfil legal obligations and demonstrate strong leadership in health and safety.

Fees & Additional Information

This training is presented by Emma Bodiam NEBDip PGCert MSc MIIRSM

Emma is a health and safety professional with over 24 years’ experience working in a range of sectors. Emma’s early career was spent working for the Environment Agency, before moving into senior roles within higher education, financial services and housing. This varied career and range of experience from work with operational teams through to executives and board members led Emma to set up her own consultancy, Create Safe Ltd, in December 2019 and she now runs the business full time. Emma’s interest is in the complex relationship between safety, compliance and culture.

She offers flexible and client led support on health and safety management including auditing, training, project support and general consultancy.

The training will be 1.5 hours, held online, and will cost only £110 (plus VAT) per person.

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We are also able to offer an extended, bespoke version of this training tailored to your organisation’s position and needs. Please contact us for more details and a specific quote. 

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