
Corporate Manslaughter
Summary
For the first time companies and organisations can be found guilty of Corporate Manslaughter where serious failures in the management of Health and Safety result in a fatality. The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act comes into force on 6th April 2008, and all management decisons and actions may come under the spotlight. This key briefing is specifically tailored to provide the information you need to strengthen your risk management, governance arrangements and safety procedures.
Suitable for:
The briefing is structured to provide Board members, Directors, and risk and governance lead managers with an operational and practical insight into the new legislation.What you will learn:
This expert-led session will help you:
- Understand the implications of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act on organisations and individuals
- Ensure that senior directors and managers are aware of their roles and responsibilities
- Assess and improve risk management, quality, audit and health and safety policies, procedures and processes to meet new requirements
- Gain up to date guidance on health and safety leadership and best practice
- Establish effective communication channels throughout the organisation to cascade information down from the Board to frontline staff
- Drive up responsibility and accountability of Boards and provide them with appropriate assurance
- Understand the consequences for organisations and individuals in the event of an adverse incident and navigate the legalities effectively
- Examine the potential consequences of a lack of leadership
- Manage organisational reputation in an environment of increased litigation.
Location and dates:
Open course dates to be announced.
Duration and costs:
Half day ( 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.)
In-company
£595 + VAT
Contact info:
Gordon Halfacre
Telephone: 0844 633 1000
Email: ghalfacre@nhbc.co.uk or h&straining@nhbc.co.uk
How to Book
Please download the booking form here (pdf).
































