In-Company Training - Safety Representatives Refresher Training

Maximum number of participants: 16
Duration: 1 day

Mileage is charged @ €0.50 per kilometre and accommodation @ €110 per night for all courses outside Dublin and Cork.

**This course can be tailored to meet the requirements of your organisation and can be delivered as a four-day programme**

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The addition of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 to the statute book (including the employer`s responsibility to make provision for consultation) confirms that employees are entitled to select at least one individual as a Safety Representative to make representation to management with regard to Health and Safety in the workplace.


This 1 Day programme is designed to refresher the candidates of their role and function as Safety Representative. Safety Representatives play a very important part in the consultation process of health and safety in any workplace.

Who should attend?
Appointed Safety Representatives who have responsibility for fostering proactive communication between management and employees on health and safety issues

Objectives

On completion of this course participants will be refreshed on the following:

·List the implications of Health and safety legislation for both employer and employee

·The role and function of a Safety Representative

·The role of the Safety Statement within the company

·The consultative process to promote health and safety in the workplace within the company

·Identify hazards and assess the risks associated with common workplace hazards

·The importance of routine workplace inspections

·Investigate accidents and recommend preventative measures

·Source information relevant to the Safety Representative

Course Programme

·Legislation Relating to Health and Safety

·Role and Functions of the Safety Representative

·Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

·Safety Statement

·Active Monitoring and Reactive Monitoring

·Workplace Hazards (A number of the most relevant will be identified in consultation with the participants).

·Information Sources

Methods of Training

This course is highly participative and utilises a range of syndicate exercises, case studies and questionnaires to reinforce key messages.

Pre-Course Requirements
None

Assessment /Certificate

Nifast Certificate of Attendance

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.


Please let us know if participants have any specific learner requirements

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