Managing Safety in Maintenance Work
This engaging course equips delegates with a comprehensive understanding of the key health and safety challenges involved in the day-to-day maintenance of buildings, facilities, plant, and equipment. Participants will also gain valuable insights into effectively managing contractors performing maintenance tasks. Through clear and practical guidance, the trainer will outline the legal responsibilities of all parties and cover all questions related to managing maintenance safety in practical situations.
Course Format
Virtual Course – These courses are run using the Zoom platform as a fully interactive course, just as our live courses are. We have had great feedback from delegates on these courses.
Overview
The course covers a wide range of maintenance activities, clarifying which tasks fall under construction according to the CDM Regulations. While health and safety remain the central focus, the trainer will demonstrate how these controls can seamlessly integrate into an organisation's core management processes, ensuring a practical and sustainable approach to safety compliance.
Who should attend?
This course is relevant to Building Managers, Maintenance Managers, Facilities Managers, Health & Safety Managers and anyone else who is involved in the management and maintenance of buildings and facilities.
What you'll learn:
On completion of the course, attendees will:
Testimonials
Excellent day
- SERC
Excellent content and knowledgeable speaker
- Xylem
Good presentation and very interesting
- OSI Food Solutions
This day was just what I was looking for
- Lincolnshire Coop
Excellent knowledge of subject matter
- Huntsman PU
Well presented, relaxed, informative and interesting day
- LB Waltham Forest
Very good day, thank you
- Islington Council
Very informative course
- OCE
Very good course, well presented and delivered
- Weymouth College
A very informative, well paced and led by an excellent trainer, thank you
- Walsall Adult & Community College
Very informative and delivered at the right pace
- North Warwickshire & Hinckley College
Excellent day
- SERC
Excellent content and knowledgeable speaker
- Xylem
Good presentation and very interesting
- OSI Food Solutions
This day was just what I was looking for
- Lincolnshire Coop
Excellent knowledge of subject matter
- Huntsman PU
Well presented, relaxed, informative and interesting day
- LB Waltham Forest
Very good day, thank you
- Islington Council
Very informative course
- OCE
Very good course, well presented and delivered
- Weymouth College
A very informative, well paced and led by an excellent trainer, thank you
- Walsall Adult & Community College
Very informative and delivered at the right pace
- North Warwickshire & Hinckley College
Course Programme:
9:30 am | Welcome
• Introduction to the course and objectives.
| Introduction to Safety in Maintenance
• Definition of maintenance and its importance.
• Benefits and challenges of planned vs. reactive maintenance.
• Case Study: Emergency Drain Repairs.
| Plant, Equipment, and Energy Isolation
• Legal requirements (PUWER, LOLER).
• Proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and energy isolation procedures.
| Managing Hazardous Substances
• COSHH: Assessments and safe practices.
• Key risks: VOCs, Asbestos, Legionella, and Carbon Monoxide.
• Developing an Asbestos Management Plan.
| Lunch Break
| Premises, Structures, and Facilities
• Maintenance under Workplace Regulations (floors, fire safety, gates, RAAC).
• Confined spaces: Risks and safety protocols.
• Fire safety checks and risk management.
| Contractor Management and CDM Regulations
• Categories of contractors and associated risks.
• 10 Steps to Managing Contractors Safely.
• CDM compliance for small maintenance projects.
| Technological Advances in Maintenance Management
• Introduction to Smart Building Management Systems.
• Leveraging IoT, PdM, and CMMS for safer operations.
• The role of AI in predictive maintenance.
| Developing a Maintenance Safety Management Plan
• Create a maintenance safety plan covering:
- Hazard identification.
- Risk control measures.
- Monitoring and evaluation.
4pm | Final Q&A and Takeaways for Action
• Recap of key learning points.
• Further reading and resources.
• Feedback and closing remarks.
