Health & Safety Course
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HC Training Services Ltd. offers a range of Health and Safety courses to promote safer workplaces and ensure compliance.
Our training includes a general Health & Safety Course, a 3-day Safety Representative Course for those taking on safety roles, and an Introduction to Safety at Work for new employees or those needing a basic understanding of workplace safety.
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Health & Safety Course
Health and Safety is a major concern to employers and employees across all industry sectors in small, medium and large organisations, for profit or not.
Preventable accidents, lost time and errors cost businesses both time and money, not to mention the personal pain and suffering that many accidents at work bring to those affected.
Effective training and awareness is probably the most cost effective safety measure available to any company.
Please be advised that the theory element of this Health & Safety course is currently being run virtually over secure video conferencing link.
What is the objective of our Health and Safety Course?
The primary objectives of this course are to equip participants with the knowledge to work safely in a variety of workplaces and to comply with the competency requirements laid down in the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
What is included in our Health and Safety Course content
Our Health and Safety Course content includes the following:
1. Irish Law
2. Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
3. Risk Management
4. Safety Management Fire Safety, Emergency Planning and First Aid
5. Ergonomics Physical Hazards
6. Chemical Safety
7. Psychosocial Hazards
8. Occupational Health
9. Accident Causation and Investigation
10. Construction Safety
11. Agricultural Safety
Safety Representative Course – 3 Days
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 entitles employees to select at least one individual as a Safety Representative to represent employees on matters related to Health and Safety.
The Safety Representative course has been designed to ensure that all participants leave the course with the knowledge required to perform their function as a Safety Representative.
What is the objective of our Safety Representative Course?
On successful completion of the Safety Representative Course, participants will have knowledge of all the relevant legislation and be able to conduct their ‘Duties’ as prescribed in the legislation. Participants will also have an understanding of the importance conducting adequate hazard identification and risk assessments of the workplace and know how to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection and recommend remedial actions.
What is included in the Safety Representative Course content?
Our Safety Representative Course content includes:
1. Health and Safety Legislation
2. Role and Function of the Safety Representative
3. Hazard and Risk Identification and Assessment
4. Requirements of the Safety Statement
5. Accident/ Incident Analysis and Investigation
6. Safe Systems of Work
7. Fire Safety Management
8. Manual Handling
9. Personal Protective Equipment
10. Planned Inspections and Auditing
11. Communications
12. Preventative Strategies
13. Information, Instruction and Supervision
What is the duration of our safety representative course?
Our Safety Representative Course is a 3 day course.
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Introduction to Safety at Work
Participants who complete this course will be able to:
- List the implications of the safety, Health and Welfare at work Legislation.
- State the principals of accident prevention.
- Describe safe systems of work.
- State the causes and results of accidents.
- Describe methods of identifying hazards.
- Promote health and safety in the workplace.
What is the objective of our Introduction to Safety at Work course?
Participants should attend our Introduction to Safety at Work course if general information on health and safety at work is required. This course is ideal for new employees.
What is included in the Introduction to Safety at Work course content?
Our Introduction to Safety at Work course includes the following content:
1. Welcome and introductions
2. Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
3. General Principles of Prevention
4. Duties of Employers and Employees
5. Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007
6. Importance of identifying Hazards and Risks in the Workplace
7. Prevention of Accidents and Incidents
What is the duration of our Introduction to Safety at Work course?
Our Introduction to Safety at Work course is a four-hour course.