Course overview
What this course covers
Understand how safe systems of work turn risk assessment findings into clear methods, responsibilities and controls for the people doing the task.
This course explains the key workplace risks linked with Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and the controls normally used to manage them. Learners are guided through what to check, what to report and how this subject should be applied through local procedures, supervision and review.
Who Should Attend
Suitable for supervisors, managers, team leaders, safety representatives, permit users, contractors and employees who support workplace risk assessment, method planning, inspections or safe systems of work.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain why safe systems of work (ssow) matters in a workplace setting
- Identify common hazards, unsafe conditions and warning signs linked with this topic
- Recognise suitable controls, checks and safe working arrangements
- Understand what should be reported, escalated or stopped when conditions are unsafe
- Know how records, supervision and review support ongoing control
Course Content
- Task planning
- Sequence of work
- People and competence
- Equipment and controls
- Supervision
- Emergency arrangements
- Communication and briefing
- Monitoring compliance
- Review after change
Course Application Focus
Learners should be able to apply the course information to everyday workplace checks, follow local procedures, recognise when controls are missing or failing, and raise concerns before harm occurs.
Legal / Regulatory Context
Relevant UK context includes the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Depending on the activity, additional regulations may apply, and controls should be reviewed by a competent person for the actual workplace and task.