Training
Guidance from the Health and Safety Authority recommends a minimum standard of training for workplace Safety Representatives.

Who is it for?
This course is designed for both worker and manager safety representatives and safety committee members.

Objectives

• To provide an introduction to health and safety legislation;
• the key functions of safety representatives prescribed under health and safety legislation;
• workplace risk identification and control.

Course Content

• Safety and health legal system
• Role and functions of the safety representative
• Communication skills for the safety representative
• Hazard identification and carrying out risk assessments
• Preparing and implementing the safety statement
• Carrying out safety and health inspections
• Accident investigation, recording and analysis
• Sources of safety and health information
• Risk-control and safety and health management at work
• Fire safety

Additional Information

Delivery: The course includes both theory and practical exercises.
Modular format with informal discussions, a workshop and group work.
Materials: Participants will receive a training pack with slide notes, a comprehensive set of written notes and the Safety Representatives Resource Book (the book is divided into eight sections with a total of 43 chapters over 278 pages and is subject to availability).
Tutors: Our instructors are well qualified and experienced: they are health and safety professionals who can teach.
We pride ourselves, since 1988, of training health and safety professionals who contribute everyday to make Irish workplaces safer.

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