Manager training, Forgest Training

Manager training

Mandatory course for managers implementing the employer's health and safety directives. Covers legal and organisational aspects, risk assessment and communication.

Duration

16 hours

Delivery mode

Blended (classroom + e-learning)

Target audience

Managers who implement the employer's directives by organising the work and supervising it.

Regulatory reference: State-Regions Agreement of 21 December 2011

Programme

Module 1, Legal and regulatory (4 hours)

The legislative framework for occupational health and safety
Legislative Decree 81/2008: structure, principles and scope
Civil and criminal liability of the manager
The institutional system of supervision and control (ASL local health authorities, Labour Inspectorate)
Delegation of functions: requirements and limits

Module 2, Safety management and organisation (4 hours)

The Prevention and Protection Service: role and interface with the manager
The Workers’ Safety Representative (RLS)
The occupational physician and health surveillance
The occupational health and safety management system (SGSL)
Mandatory documentation: DVR (risk assessment document), DUVRI (interference risk assessment document), emergency plans

Module 3, Risk identification and assessment (5 hours)

Risk assessment methods (Legislative Decree 81/2008, Articles 28-29)
General and specific risks: physical, chemical and biological agents
Cross-cutting risks: work-related stress, manual handling of loads
Criteria for selecting and adopting personal protective equipment (PPE)
Technical, organisational and procedural prevention and protection measures

Module 4, Communication, training and consultation (3 hours)

Training, information and instruction obligations (Legislative Decree 81/2008, Articles 36-37)
The manager as a promoter of safety culture
Effective communication techniques on safety matters
Consultation and participation of workers
Emergency management and evacuation procedures

Objectives

Provide managers with the legal, organisational and technical skills needed to meet the obligations set out in Legislative Decree 81/2008, organise the company prevention system effectively and promote a culture of occupational safety.

Frequently asked questions

Is it mandatory for all managers?

Yes. Legislative Decree 81/2008 and the State-Regions Agreement of 21 December 2011 require managers who organise work activity to complete 16 hours of initial training within the first 60 days of taking up the role.

How often must it be renewed?

Managers must complete a five-yearly refresher of 6 hours every 5 years from their last training.

How long is it and how is it delivered?

The course lasts 16 hours in blended mode (partly classroom, partly distance learning). It includes modules on legislation, risk assessment, the organisation of prevention and communication.

What certificate is issued?

On completion you receive the manager training certificate under the State-Regions Agreement of 21 December 2011, fully valid for all legal purposes.