A Comprehensive 2-day Training Programme

Note: All our Courses are fully compliant with the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act, 2005 & subsequent Regulations.

AIM & OBJECTIVES

Participants learn, through discussion, exercises, examples and case studies, the role and responsibilities of an effective Safety Representative.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Current and prospective staff members with special responsibility for Safety Matters.

PROGRAMME

The standard Programme for Public Courses is shown below.  For in-company programmes we are always pleased to customise course content to your particular needs. 

• Health & Safety – An Introduction

  • Employee's Responsibilities

  • Health and Safety in the Office

  • Health and Safety in Industry

  • Lifting and Carrying

  • Fire and Fire Precautions

  • Accident & First Aid Procedures

  • Personal Safety

•  The Safety Representative – Role & Responsibilities

• The Safety Officer's Role & Responsibilities

•  Safety Standards & Systems

  • Employer's Responsibilities & the Safety Representative

  • Commitment to Safe Working

• Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & the Safety Statement

  • Designing Safety Standards

  • Generating Competence

• Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act, 2005 & associated Regulations

  • The Employer’s responsibilities

  • The Employee’s responsibilities

  • A Safe Place to Work

  • The Safe Use of Equipment

  • Personal Protective Equipment

  • Manual Handling

  • Visual Display Units (VDUs)

  • The Use of Electricity

  • First Aid

  • Notification of Accidents & Dangerous Occurrences

• Safety Statements – Structures & format

  • Hazard Identification

  • Risk Assessment

  • Supervision & Monitoring

• Accident Investigation & Follow-Up (roles & responsibilities)

• Safety Audits…

  • Planning

  • Execution

  • Reporting

  • Follow-Up

• Safety Audit Workshop – practical exercises in undertaking and in presenting audits and their results.