Course overview
The Director's Role for Health and Safety (DRHS) course provides an intensive exploration of corporate safety governance for owners, managing directors and board members responsible for UK construction businesses.
Alongside the latest case law and sentencing guidance, the syllabus translates HS&E compliance into commercial language so you can shape profitable, safe delivery frameworks.
Use this page to understand the agenda, assessment approach and the strategic benefits of enrolling your board on DRHS.
Who should attend?
- Company directors and C-suite leaders with accountability for construction operations
- Equity partners, owners and start-up founders entering the built environment sector
- Senior decision-makers who sign off safety budgets, policies and risk appetite
Key learning outcomes
- Clarify personal and corporate liabilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Corporate Manslaughter Act
- Evaluate your organisation's risk profile using proven board-level reporting dashboards
- Set measurable HS&E objectives that align with business strategy and supply chain governance
- Commission and interpret assurance data from SHEQ teams, principal contractors and clients
Course syllabus
- Legal duties, enforcement trends and directors' liabilities
- Designing governance frameworks and leading indicators
- Investigation readiness and crisis communication planning
- Embedding a positive safety culture through procurement and leadership
Assessment & certification
- Final written assessment applying legal responsibilities to a senior leadership case study
- Peer discussion and examiner feedback to verify strategic understanding
- Certificate of Achievement issued by CITB on successful completion, valid for five years
Progression & next steps
- Use DRHS outcomes to brief the wider board and refresh corporate risk registers
- Commission a gap analysis and align DRHS learnings with ISO 45001 ambitions
- Schedule SMSTS or SSSTS for operational managers to cascade director-level expectations
Why book this course?
- Accredited CITB Site Safety Plus classroom or remote delivery.
- Delivered by industry-experienced tutors with current case studies.
- Recognised by major UK contractors, infrastructure clients and supply chains.
- Supports compliance, tender submissions and competence management systems.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the DRHS course take?
It is a one-day classroom or remote workshop typically running 09:00–17:00 with short breaks and the summative assessment at the end of the session.
Do I need previous Site Safety Plus courses before DRHS?
No prior SSP training is required, but attendees should already operate at director or senior leadership level to relate to the strategic content.
Is the certificate accepted by clients?
Yes. DRHS is part of the CITB Site Safety Plus suite and is widely recognised by major contractors, housebuilders and infrastructure clients as best practice for executive teams.
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