Course Overview
The Health and Safety for Facilities Management programme by Transformentors Academy is designed to help professionals develop the knowledge and practical skills required to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient workplace environments.
Effective health and safety management goes beyond regulatory compliance. It plays a vital role in protecting employees, supporting operational continuity, reducing risks, and strengthening organisational reputation. Facilities professionals must understand how to manage workplace hazards, contractor activities, emergency situations, and safety procedures effectively.
This practical five-day programme explores key areas of health and safety within facilities management, including legislation, risk assessment, contractor management, ergonomics, emergency response, and safety auditing. Participants will learn how to implement structured safety processes that protect people, facilities, and operations.
Through practical exercises, case studies, and real-world applications, participants will gain the confidence and skills needed to apply effective health and safety practices within facilities management environments.
Agenda
Day — 1 Introduction to Workplace Legislation
- Understanding the definition and importance of health, safety, and workplace legislation
- Recognising the importance of health and safety within facilities management operations
- Understanding the role of facilities managers in ensuring workplace safety and regulatory compliance
- Exploring methods for developing health and safety policies and procedures for facilities management
- Understanding the importance of maintaining a health and safety manual within facilities
- Exploring strategies for promoting health and safety awareness to managers and leadership teams
Day — 2 Key Legislation and Contractor Management
Health and Safety Legislation in Facilities Management
- Exploring key health and safety regulations applicable to facilities management, including:
- Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM)
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
- Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
- Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR)
- Understanding strategies for ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety legislation
Contractor Management and Safe Systems of Work
- Understanding regulations related to contractor management within facilities operations
- Exploring methods for assessing contractors and establishing accountability measures
- Understanding the purpose and importance of method statements in workplace safety
- Learning guidelines for developing and implementing Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and permit-to-work procedures
Day — 3 Risk Assessment and Hazard Control Measures
- Identifying common workplace risks and hazards within facilities management environments
- Understanding the importance of workplace risk and hazard assessments in safety management
- Exploring the methodology for conducting effective risk assessments
- Learning guidelines for developing and implementing hazard control and mitigation measures
- Understanding strategies for managing Sick Building Syndrome and Legionella risks
- Exploring waste management and pest control strategies within facilities
- Learning effective fire safety management strategies and emergency preparedness practices
Day — 4 Ergonomics Programme and Emergency Response
- Understanding the purpose and objectives of an ergonomics programme in workplace safety
- Learning guidelines for developing and implementing ergonomics programmes within facilities
- Understanding the importance of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) in workplace health and safety
- Exploring the role and significance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Understanding safe design principles for workstations and workplace furniture
- Exploring emergency response procedures and incident reporting requirements
- Understanding accident reporting requirements and accident investigation processes
Day — 5 Safety Auditing and Inspection
- Understanding the role and responsibilities of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Inspectors
- Exploring the purpose and importance of health and safety audits for regulatory compliance
- Learning guidelines for conducting workplace health and safety audits and inspections
- Recognising the importance of involving staff, unions, and leadership teams in safety auditing processes
- Understanding documentation and reporting requirements for audit findings
- Exploring strategies for communicating audit and inspection results with stakeholders
- Reviewing key course takeaways, lessons learned, and course evaluation activities
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this Health and Safety for Facilities Management course, participants will be able to:
- Understand key health, safety, and workplace legislation related to facilities management
- Develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures to ensure workplace compliance
- Manage compliance with regulations related to construction, electricity at work, COSHH, manual handling, and other workplace safety requirements
- Assess and manage contractor compliance with health and safety regulations and safe systems of work
- Identify workplace risks and hazards and apply effective control and mitigation measures
- Build safe working environments by managing workplace hazards and implementing emergency response procedures
- Develop and implement ergonomics programmes to improve workplace safety and reduce risks
- Conduct health and safety audits and inspections and communicate findings for continuous improvement
Who Should Attend
The Health and Safety for Facilities Management programme is designed for professionals responsible for workplace safety, compliance, and facility operations, including:
- Facilities Managers and Supervisors
- Health and Safety Officers
- Workplace and Operations Managers
- Project Managers and Maintenance Leaders
- Contractor Coordinators and Compliance Personnel
- Professionals seeking to strengthen their health and safety management capabilities