One-Day Safety Representative Course

Safety Representative Course Aim:

To provide Safety Representatives with the knowledge, skills and confidence to
effectively represent employees on safety, health and welfare matters in the
workplace.

Course Content:

– Introduction to Health & Safety and accident prevention
– Irish Health & Safety legal framework
– Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
– Employer and employee duties
– Role, powers and limitations of the Safety Representative
– Consultation and communication on safety matters
– Workplace inspections and hazard identification
– Accident and dangerous occurrence investigation
– Working with management and HSA inspectors

Learning Outcomes:

On completion, participants will be able to understand their legal role, identify
workplace hazards, carry out inspections, participate in accident investigations
and communicate effectively with employers and employees on safety issues.