Summary
The primary objective of the Safety Representative programme is to provide newly appointed safety representatives with an understanding of the key areas of occupational safety and health (OSH) legislation and guidance.
At the end of the programme participants will be able to:
- Understand the internal roles and responsibilities for managing health and safety
- Understand the role of the employee safety representative
- Identify common hazards and risks in the workplace
- Identify sources of guidance and advice on health and safety
- Participate in the investigation of accidents, prepare reports
This programme is for:
The programme is designed for those who have recently been appointed as employee safety representatives.
Approach
The programme runs over 3 consecutive days. There are a number of activities and case studies as part of the course to ensure that the key knowledge and skills are practiced.
Programme Schedule
Day one
- Introduction
- Safety and Health Legal System
- Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
- Reasonably Practicable Exercises
- Role of the Safety Representative
- Health & Safety Regulations
- Safety Statement
Day two
- Identifying Hazards
- Risk Assessment
- Manual Handling
- Display Screen Equipment
- Chemicals
- Communication Skills
- Safety Committees and Consultation
- Psychosocial / Human Factor Hazards
Day three
- Role of the Health & Safety Authority
- Carrying out Health & Safety Inspections - Case study
- Accident Investigation
- Sources of Information
- Noise
- Fire
- Acts and Omissions
Programme Director
Sean Rooney
Sean is a facilitator with lbec Academy and has been involved in Occupational Safety and Health for 15 Years in various different capacities.
With a Higher Diploma in Safety & Health at Work from UCD, Sean has consulted with many high profile customers on important projects such as training course design, claims management, hazard identification and risk reduction. Sean is also an experienced Food Safety consultant, First Aid, Fire Safety and Manual Handling Instructor.
