Dates/Venues:
14th March 2024 - Virtual Online
19th March 2024 - Virtual Online
Virtual On-Line Course:
These courses are run using the
Zoom platform as an interactive course just as our live courses would
be. We have had great feedback over the last year from delegates on
these courses.
Overview:
This comprehensive one-day professional course offers
valuable insights into facilities and building safety management. It will cover all of the key areas necessary for ensuring safety within buildings and facilities along with regulatory compliance. The programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, covering key
aspects such as routine inspections, emergency preparedness and record keeping.
Participants will gain the skills needed to maintain a safe, compliant, and
efficient working environment.
Course Description:
Designed for facilities managers, building managers, health
and safety officers, property managers and maintenance staff. It is suitable
for professionals new to the field, and for those with experience it will
enable you to identify gaps in your current safety management system. This
course equips participants with the essential skills for effective facilities
and building safety management.
Why You Should Attend:
- Enhance safety: Learn to identify and address safety hazards
within commercial buildings.
- Ensure compliance: Stay up-to-date with regulations and requirements
for legal compliance.
- Optimize operations: Gain insights into efficient facilities
management practices.
- Risk mitigation: Acquire tools and strategies to mitigate
risks associated with safety and emergency preparedness.
Who Should Attend:
- Facilities managers
- Building managers
- Health and safety managers and officers
- Property managers
- Maintenance staff
- All those responsible for safety in buildings, premises and
facilities
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Plan and conduct appropriate safety inspections of buildings.
- Review maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Identify where emergency plans need to be updated
- Improve compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Enhance communication and documentation within the organisation.
Course Programme
Registration (9:00 - 9:30)
Introduction to Facilities and Building Safety Management:
- Overview of the Course Objectives
- Importance of an Integrated Safety Management Approach
- Managing Permits including control of contractors plus
internal use of permits
- Health and Safety Inspections
- Record Keeping for Inspections and Maintenance
Building Exterior:
- Roof Maintenance
- Exterior Inspections
- Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance
Interior Spaces Management:
- HVAC Systems Servicing including gas
- Portable appliance and Electrical installation checks
- Legionella management
- Fire safety – what to expect from your FRA provider and How
to keep fire logs (lighting, alarms, drills, other systems eg sprinklers)
- Asbestos Management
- Radon checks and monitoring where needed
- Identify Confined spaces
- Accessibility Compliance – PEEPs and normal access/ egress
- Building Regulations Updates
Emergency Preparedness:
- Emergency Response Plans Review
- First Aid Procedures and Kit Maintenance – do you need a
defibrillator?
Cleaning and Maintenance:
- General Maintenance Guidelines
- Equipment Maintenance Strategies
- PPM v reactive maintenance
Close (16:00 - 16:15)
*For the virtual online course there will be regular short breaks throughout the day along with breakout sessions.
Linked course feedback;
Excellent course, great trainer, delivered brilliantly –
Mars Strongly recommend this – this was very well presented in a straightforward, practical and understandable manner. The trainer is clearly very experienced in translating theory into best practice. Thanks! –
Leeds Trinity & All Saints College Very clear and some real eye opening learning –
Proctor & Gamble Excellent Course, well presented & comprehensive cover of the topic –
Lloyds Banking Group Excellent presentation, interest maintained throughout – well delivered, thank you! -
North Yorkshire County Council