Cork 2010
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Dublin 2010
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Duration: 1 Day
Fee: Please contact Nifast

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Course Details

Guidelines published by the Health and Safety Authority on the health and safety of office workers provide practical advice on the principle office hazards that should be controlled. This one-day course outlines how this should be achieved and gives practical guidance on maintaining a safe working environment.

Objectives
On completion of the programme participants will be able to:

• Know the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• List the requirements of the Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1993
• Identify Health and Safety hazards in offices
• Use their knowledge of hazards to make the working environment safer
• Investigate accidents and make recommendations to avoid recurrence
• Contribute to the development of the organisations Safety Statement

Course Programme

• Health and safety law relating to offices
• Consultation: Safety Committees and Safety Representatives
• Ergonomics and visual display units
• Office environment (lighting, air quality)
• Fire safety and electrical hazards
• Hazard identification in the office
• Lighting and ventilation
• Accident investigation and recording
• Safety Statements
• Final discussion and review

English is the language in which training is delivered and participants must have a good command of the English language. If participants wish to bring an interpreter they may do so but prior notice must be given to nifast.

Who should attend?
Managers and supervisors responsible for office safety.

Pre-Course Requirements
None

Assessment/Certification
Nifast Certificate of Attendance