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#1 Posted : 26 April 2006 12:45:00(UTC)
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Posted By d88 I've just started an office based job in a large Government organisation (deemed low risk for SHE purposes), however all they seem to offer for mandatory Health and Safety training is a set of intranet courses which you have to do in your own time and without any help or guidance from anyone who would appear remotely competent. Would this training be deemed suitable and sufficient ? I've just started my NEBOSH Diploma course (legacy of my last employment) and even the mention of a DSE assesment has managers diving for cover, however I'd be keen to put a bit more flesh on the bones before tackling them about it.
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#2 Posted : 26 April 2006 16:41:00(UTC)
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Posted By Bernard Grainger There is no reason why they cant use the intranet method as such but there must be other elements. INDG345 from the HSE states that an employer must confirm understanding of H\S training and confirm that the trainees knowledge is sufficient e.g. test you. This suggests an element of interaction, q&a, feedback etc even for the trainee to communicate weakness as you have mentioned. Under the Management Regs 1999, H&S training must be on the employers time and expense. As part of your induction you must be informed of any hazards and risk assessments that may affect you as an individual in relation to your duties. Again you must be involved in this process as there may be factors specific to you that affect any assessment of risk. Finally, you have a right under the Management Regs, SRSC Regs among others to be consulted about your H&S which is by definition a 2-way process, the consultation arrangements should have been brought to your attantion on induction.
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#3 Posted : 27 April 2006 17:53:00(UTC)
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Posted By d88 thanks for the response... had my doubts about their approach to the mandatory H & S training and at least it has been confirmed. Much appreicated.
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