1. Health and Safety Executive Health and Safety Executive Inspector’s Competency Model - HSE’s approach Mike Cross 3 June 2014

2. Key Requirements for Competence Selection Training CPD Performance Management

3. Staff selection Graduate recruitment Three part selection process: –Application sift –On-line testing –Assessment centre Key elements assessed: –Critical reasoning –Reading and writing –Behavioural assessment

4. Staff Selection - Behavioural Assessment Identifies staff who are: Emotionally resilient – will stay calm under pressure or when challenged Make sound decisions – can make multi-factorial balanced decisions Good at working in a team – collaborative, supportive of other colleagues Change orientated - willing to accept and propose change Effective communicators – can influence and persuade others (and have good listening skills)

5. Foundation Training - RTP Inspectors joining HSE undergo 3 year’s training called the Regulators Training Programme (RTP) : 2 year core programme which includes: –Off the job training – assessed tutorials –On the job training Satisfactory completion of the programme – assessed against a Professional Practice Framework - leads to a post-graduate diploma in occupational health and safety Final year of programme depends on specific role

6. RTP – on-the-job training Joint Visits as an observer with inspectors from own team Joint Visits as lead inspector for activities in own team Solo Inspection visits (from around month 3) to simple premises. Office based preparation, follow up and discussion work for solo inspections Visits to see criminal prosecutions, tribunals, inquests Preparatory and consolidation work for off the job tutorials and courses Self Study

7. RTP – off-the-job training (1) Core Programme (NEBOSH) – Years 1&2 Introduction to Regulation Introduction to Health and Safety Law Safety Hazards 1 – industrial processes, work equipment, lifting operations Basic Occupational Health Introduction to Investigation Influencing Skills Safety Hazards 2 – transport, electricity, work at heights, fire and explosion Foundation Law – the legal system, rules of evidence, criminal procedure Investigative Interviewing Risk Assessment Legal Proceedings Managing Risks

8. RTP – off the job training (2) CPD Continuation (Year 3) Further Occupational Health – 4 modules covering radiation, toxicology, epidemiology, hazardous substances, lead, asbestos, local exhaust ventilation, noise and vibration, ergonomics, fitness for work Practical Process Safety Product Safety Technology Advanced Electrical Safety Confines Spaces and Permits To Work Business and Commercial Awareness

9. RTP - Professional Practice Framework 5 key competencies must be achieved: Planning, priority setting and time management. Preparing, conducting and reporting on inspections. Investigating and gathering evidence following incidents and complaints. Drafting and serving notices. Preparing for Legal proceeding

10. CPD - RDNA Regulators’ Development Needs Analysis Tool (RDNA): Specifies the knowledge and skills required of a good regulator Self assessment tool with manager validation Process involves identifying on-going and new development needs in line with regulators’ role, experience and ambition, and in line with business needs Also includes related tool to help meet development needs – GRIP Find these tools here: http://www.rdna-tool.bis.gov.uk/

11. RDNA - job specific modules

12. RDNA – Positive Indicators

13. RDNA – assessment statement

14. Compulsory annual performance cycle based on: –Clear performance objectives –Half year and full year appraisals –Equal importance given to “What” (outputs) and “How” (behaviours) –Improvement plans where performance inadequate Performance Management

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