Preventing Accidents

Workbook introduction- ILM Super Series study links; Links to ILM qualifications; Links to S/NVQs in management; Workbook objectives; Activity planner; Session A: accidents and their causes- Introduction; Definition of an accident; What kind of accidents?; What causes accidents?; Policies for safety; The team leader's role; Summary; Session B: the management of safety- Introduction; The cost of accidents; Management strategies for safety; Accident prevention and the law; Risk assessment; People with a special role to play; Summary; Session C: practical accident prevention- Introduction; Equipment safety; Preventing falls; Electrical hazards; Maintenance work; Manual handling; Fire hazards; Protective equipment; Day-to-day tasks; Summary; Session D: coping with accidents- Introduction; Dealing with accidents and abnormal occurrences; Reporting accidents; Investigating an accident; Summary; Performance checks; Reflect and review;