COURSE SUITABLE FOR:
Any person requiring an appreciation of the importance and application of workplace safety
COURSE AWARD:
Safety Awareness Training – Certificate of Completion
COURSE DURATION:
Half day
COURSE PARTICIPANTS:
Group Training Maximum: 14 participants
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
None:
Please inform West Cork Safety training coordinator when booking of any particular learning concerns or special needs
VENUE REQUIREMENTS:
Room suitable to seat 15 people comfortably (with tables /desks if possible) and suitable area for various demonstrations.
White wall or projector screen
COURSE FEES:
PAO
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Learners who successfully complete this course will :
- Acquire knowledge of workplace safety layout,
- Safe access and egress to workplace areas,
- Authorised areas, first aid locations, emergency exits and assembly points.
Understand the importance and methods of hazard identification
- Understand the term “hazard” and list typical hazards
- Participate in discussions about hazard identification methods
- Recognize hazard signage in the workplace
Develop an awareness of the essential role of health and safety procedures in the workplace
- Emergency Procedures (Fire / Evacuation /Accident Procedures)
- Safe Manual Handling Procedures
- Hygiene practices
- Protective Clothing & Equipment Procedures
- Safe Working Procedures
Acquire skills to participate in their workplace fire management systems
- Identify fire exits, fire detection and fighting equipment locations ,types of fire extinguishers and their uses
- Demonstrate the use of a fire extinguisher and checking of alarms
Acquire skills to participate in their workplace accident procedures
- Accident procedures, accident reporting and accident prevention
Understand the importance and role of health and safety legislation
- Identify Employee responsibilities
- Identify the role and purpose of Safety statements and risk assessments
COURSE PROGRAMME
Introduction
Assessment Details
The Workplace layout
Hazards
Safety Procedures
- Emergency Procedures
- Safe Manual Handling Procedures
- Hygiene practices
- Protective Clothing & Equipment Procedures
Fire Management Systems
Accidents
Health and Safety Responsibilities
- Employer
- Employee
- Safety Statements and Risk Assessment
Assessment
Feedback
COURSE PROVIDER INFORMATION
Please refer to our website www.westcorksafety.ie or contact the Training Co-ordinator for any additional information required about Recognition of Prior Learning, Course Assessment, Appeals, Tutor Contact Details , Learners’ Rights, and Other Training Courses avaliable at: info@westcorksafety.ie