Health and Safety for Facilities Management

This professional DIXONTECH training course provides in-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental management within the facilities management (FM) context. Participants will learn how to implement effective safety systems, conduct risk assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a proactive safety culture in facility operations. The course integrates international standards (ISO 45001, ISO 41001) with practical FM safety applications to protect people, assets, and the environment.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Fundamentals of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) in FM
• Risk Assessment, Hazard Control, and Emergency Response
• Fire Safety, Evacuation, and Incident Management
• ISO 45001 and Legal Compliance in Facility Operations
• Safety Leadership and Culture Development

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO

• Understand HSE responsibilities within facility management
• Identify and mitigate operational risks and hazards
• Develop and implement FM safety policies and systems
• Conduct audits, inspections, and safety investigations
• Promote safety awareness and compliance across teams
• Apply international standards (ISO 45001) effectively
• Lead continuous improvement in safety performance

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

• Facilities and operations managers
• HSE professionals and safety coordinators
• Maintenance and engineering supervisors
• Risk and compliance officers
• Building and property managers
• Contractors and project supervisors
• FM consultants and audit specialists

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This course combines expert presentations, real-world case studies, and practical workshops. Participants will engage in risk assessment exercises, emergency response simulations, and facility audit scenarios to apply safety principles in operational environments.

DAY 1

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENT IN FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Role of health and safety in facility operations
• Overview of HSE frameworks and standards (ISO 45001, ISO 41001)
• Legal and organizational responsibilities in FM
• Identifying FM safety risks and common hazards
• Key safety performance indicators and objectives
• Developing an FM HSE management system
• Creating awareness and accountability in safety culture

DAY 2

RISK ASSESSMENT AND HAZARD CONTROL STRATEGIES

• Risk management principles and hierarchy of control
• Conducting effective risk assessments in facilities
• Hazard identification techniques and classification
• Job safety analysis (JSA) and task hazard analysis
• Risk mitigation planning and documentation
• Incident prevention and corrective actions
• Practical risk assessment workshop

DAY 3

FIRE SAFETY, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

• Fire safety systems and maintenance requirements
• Evacuation procedures and emergency drills
• Roles and responsibilities of FM during emergencies
• Emergency response team organization and training
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Developing emergency plans and communication systems
• Case studies on major FM fire and safety incidents

DAY 4

LEGAL COMPLIANCE AND ISO STANDARDS IN FM SAFETY

• Overview of international HSE laws and regulations
• Understanding ISO 45001 implementation in FM
• Safety audits, inspections, and performance reviews
• Contractor and supplier safety management
• Waste handling and environmental risk control
• Accident reporting and legal documentation
• Maintaining regulatory and audit readiness

DAY 5

SAFETY LEADERSHIP AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Building and leading a proactive safety culture
• Behavior-based safety (BBS) and employee engagement
• Leadership communication and motivation for safety
• Continuous improvement through safety metrics
• Training, coaching, and competency development
• Developing a facility safety improvement plan
• Final simulation: FM safety management in action