Health and Safety for Facilities Managers

This DIXONTECH program is designed to equip Facilities Managers with the essential skills and advanced knowledge to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment. The course focuses on integrating health and safety management within facility operations, covering hazard identification, contractor safety, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance. It enables managers to develop sustainable safety systems aligned with ISO 45001 and best practices in facility management.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Health and Safety Fundamentals for Facility Operations
• Workplace Hazard Identification and Control
• Fire Safety and Emergency Management Planning
• Contractor Safety and Risk Management
• Legal Compliance and ISO 45001 Integration

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

• Manage safety responsibilities in facilities operations
• Identify and mitigate safety risks effectively
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards
• Develop emergency and evacuation procedures
• Supervise contractors and maintenance teams safely
• Implement ISO 45001aligned safety management systems
• Foster a proactive safety culture in facilities

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

• Facilities and Property Managers
• Maintenance and Operations Supervisors
• Health, Safety, and Environment Officers
• Project and Building Managers
• Risk and Compliance Professionals
• Office and Site Administrators
• Facility Engineers and Coordinators

TRAINING METHODOLOGY:

This DIXONTECH training combines classroom instruction, reallife case studies, and interactive workshops. Participants will engage in hazard recognition exercises, safety audits, and emergency planning simulations. The program focuses on applied knowledge through facilitybased scenarios, fostering both strategic understanding and handson implementation of health and safety management systems.

DAY 1:

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH AND SAFETY IN FACILITY MANAGEMENT

• Overview of health and safety in facility operations
• Roles and responsibilities of facility managers
• Legal obligations and compliance frameworks
• Understanding ISO 45001 for facility management
• Building an integrated HSE management approach
• Common facility hazards and risk factors
• The importance of proactive safety culture

DAY 2:

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK CONTROL STRATEGIES

• Recognizing mechanical, electrical, and ergonomic risks
• Workplace inspections and hazard reporting systems
• Assessing risks in maintenance and operations
• Developing control measures for common hazards
• Implementing safe work procedures and permits
• Managing contractor safety during maintenance works
• Riskbased facility operations planning

DAY 3:

FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

• Understanding fire risks in facility environments
• Fire prevention systems and evacuation planning
• Maintenance of fire detection and suppression systems
• Emergency drills and response coordination
• Roles of facility teams during emergencies
• Crisis communication and response protocols
• Case study: facility fire risk mitigation plan

DAY 4:

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, WELFARE, AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

• Indoor air quality, ventilation, and hygiene management
• Waste management and environmental responsibilities
• Managing occupational health risks for staff
• Ensuring compliance with national and international standards
• Safety documentation and audit trails
• Reporting and investigating workplace incidents
• Coordination with government and local authorities

DAY 5:

FACILITY SAFETY AUDIT AND CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT

• Conducting internal health and safety audits
• Developing safety KPIs and performance reports
• Leadership and communication in safety management
• Safety awareness and employee training programs
• Evaluating safety systems and corrective actions
• Integrating health and safety into sustainability goals
• Final workshop: facility safety enhancement plan