Summary
This programme provides participants with core skills to advise their employers on a range of health and safety issues. It gives an in-depth understanding of the key areas of S&H, legislation and guidance.
At the end of the programme participants will be able to:
- Identify common hazards and risks in the workplace and advise on suitable corrective actions
- Identify sources of guidance and advice on health and safety
- Assist in the preparation and regular review of an organisation's OSH management system
- Recommend suitable action to minimise risks
- Investigate accidents, prepare reports
- Make cost effective proposals to prevent recurrence
- Identify the main requirements of legislation and codes of practice and maintain records and information to advise management
This programme is for:
The programme is designed to provide a recognised qualification for those with a professional interest in or involved in the application of occupational safety and health at work.
Approach
There are a number of activities and case studies as part of the course to ensure that the key knowledge and skills are practised. Programme participants are encouraged to express their views and experiences. The programme facilitates participant discussion to ensure a thorough understanding of the key points and their application. Real life case studies and exercises will be used to ensure a real practical understanding of each topic. To achieve accreditation this course is assessed by exam and assignment submissions.
Programme Schedule
Module One: The Management of Occupational Safety and Health
- Foundations in Occupational Safety and Health
- Safety Statements & Safety Management
- Organising for Safety and Health
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Principles of Prevention and Control
- Safe Systems of Work
- Monitoring and Review
- Role of Competent Person
- Accident Causation and Investigation
Module Two: Managing Workplace Hazards and Risks
- Workplace Hazards
- Use of Work Equipment
- Manual Handling
- Display Screen Equipment
- Electrical Hazards
- Work At Height
- Physical Agents
- Sensitive Risk Groups
- First Aid
- Chemical, Biological, Psychosocial and Construction Hazards
Work-based learning
- There is a very strong emphasis on work-based learning within this course
- Participants will be expected to practically apply what is learnt in the course to their work environment
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Programme Facilitators
Kieran McKenna
Kieran holds a primary degree in Mechanical Engineering and Masters degree in both Engineering Design and Occupational Health & Safety Management. He is a Chartered Engineer and a practising environmental health and safety professional. He has over twenty years industry experience in senior environmental safety and health management roles. Kieran has been training in the occupational safety and health programme for over 10 years and has introduced students to the concepts of safety and health management systems, risk assessment and considerations impacting their effective implementation.
Liz Doyle Fleming
Liz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in OSH Management from UCD. She is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health since 2005 and is a practising OSH practitioner working in a variety of industry sectors. Liz delivers OSH training to students at both academic level and to management/employees in-company. Her teaching style allows for the practical application of OSH theory to real life workplace situations thus maximising understanding and application in the workplace.
Liz's areas of expertise includes developing corporate OSH policy & policies, conducting reviews of OSH systems in place, advising on OSH safety management systems, reviewing the effectiveness of risk assessment systems and advising management on OSH best practice and application. She works with members of the Law Library in OSH related law cases and is a past President of the Medico-Legal Society of Ireland.
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