Course Summary
Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) gives learners a practical understanding of safe systems of work (ssow) and how the topic affects day-to-day workplace safety, supervision and reporting.
Purpose
The purpose of this training is to help learners recognise the main risks connected with safe systems of work (ssow), follow workplace arrangements correctly and support safer decisions before work starts, while it is being carried out and when conditions change.
Legal / Regulatory Context
Relevant UK context includes the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, COSHH Regulations 2002, DSEAR 2002 where explosive atmospheres may exist, and the duty to plan, record, communicate and review controls.
Who Should Attend
Suitable for employees, supervisors, team leaders, managers, contractors and anyone who needs practical understanding of this topic in a workplace setting.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the meaning and purpose of safe systems of work (ssow)
- Identify common hazards, unsafe conditions and warning signs linked with safe systems of work (ssow)
- Apply practical control measures and follow workplace procedures
- Understand when to report, escalate or stop work for safety reasons
- Recognise the records, inspections or checks that support good control
Course Content
- Task planning
- Safe method
- Competence
- Supervision
- Monitoring
- Review
- Roles and responsibilities
- Common mistakes and practical controls
- Reporting, review and improvement
Practical QHSE Manager Focus
This course is written from a practical workplace management point of view. It explains what good control looks like, what records should demonstrate and what supervisors should check during day-to-day work.