Health and Safety for Facilities Management Course in Amsterdam

Workplace Health and Safety Compliance in Facilities Management

Effective health and safety management is essential for maintaining safe, compliant, and productive facilities. From managing workplace hazards and contractor activities to preparing for emergencies, facilities professionals play a vital role in protecting employees, visitors, and organisational assets while supporting operational continuity.

The Health and Safety for Facilities Management course provides participants with practical knowledge of workplace safety legislation, health and safety policies, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. The programme explores contractor management, safe systems of work, hazardous substances, fire safety, ergonomics, and emergency response procedures.

Through practical exercises, case studies, and workplace scenarios, participants learn how to identify hazards, implement appropriate control measures, assess contractor compliance, and strengthen workplace safety practices. The course also examines incident investigation, safety inspections, auditing, and effective communication to support continuous improvement and a proactive safety culture.

You'll Learn How To

• Understand the principles and legal responsibilities of health and safety in facilities management.
• Develop and implement effective workplace health and safety policies.
• Identify relevant safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Assess contractor safety performance and establish safe systems of work.
• Conduct workplace risk assessments and select appropriate control measures.
• Manage common facilities hazards, including hazardous substances and fire risks.
• Address indoor environmental health risks and workplace hygiene.
• Develop ergonomics programmes and improve workstation safety.
• Establish emergency response and incident reporting procedures.
• Conduct accident investigations and identify corrective actions.
• Plan and carry out workplace safety inspections and audits.
• Communicate safety findings and promote continuous improvement.