Who Should Attend this Directors Role for Health and Safety (DRHS) Course?
The DRHS Course is designed for directors, executives, and senior leaders with overall responsibility for health and safety within their organisation. It is particularly useful for:
- Financial/Operations Director
- Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS)
- Private QS
- Principal Designer
- Senior/Principal Engineer
- Company Secretary
- Contracts Manager
- Senior Project Manager
- Non-executive Director
Prerequisites of the Directors Role for Health and Safety (DRHS) Course
Delegates should already understand key health and safety laws, as course content and assessment will explore these within a director’s responsibilities, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, CDM 2015, and related regulations.
Directors Role for Health and Safety (DRHS) Course Overview
The Directors Role for Health and Safety (DRHS) Course provides senior leaders with a clear understanding of their legal and moral responsibilities in shaping health and safety strategy. It focuses on governance, accountability, and the integration of health and safety into business objectives.
This 1-day training equips delegates with the tools to implement effective health and safety policies, monitor compliance, and promote a strong safety culture across their organisation. It also highlights how poor safety management can impact business performance, reputation, and legal standing.
On completion, delegates will be able to confidently lead on health and safety matters, ensuring their organisation complies with legislation and industry standards while demonstrating visible leadership at the highest level.
Course Objectives
- To understand the legal responsibilities of directors in health and safety management
- To learn how to integrate safety into business strategy and decision-making
- To identify the financial, reputational, and legal risks of poor safety governance
- To develop strategies for effective policy creation and monitoring
- To promote a positive health and safety culture within the organisation