Course overview
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.
What you'll learn
- 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
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
- 7 sessions
Professional recognition
Accredited by: Technological University Dublin
Assessment
To achieve accreditation, this course is assessed by exam and assignment submissions.
Start dates
- Mon 1 Sep 2025 | 09:30 – 16:30 | Online
- Mon 15 Sep 2025 | 09:30 – 16:30 | Online
- Mon 29 Sep 2025 | 09:30 – 16:30 | Online
- Mon 6 Oct 2025 | 09:30 – 16:30 | Online
- Mon 20 Oct 2025 | 09:30 – 16:30 | Online
- Mon 3 Nov 2025 | 09:30 – 16:30 | Online
- Mon 17 Nov 2025 | 09:30 – 16:30 | Online
Who's it 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.
Subjects
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
About Ibec Academy
We are the specialists who deal with the thorny issues faced by employers every day in key areas such as Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Employee Relations, Management, Employment Law, and Occupational Safety and Health.
We advise and represent companies in these areas every day, and this knowledge and practical know-how then informs all of the programmes we design and run.
The learning is based on real examples, which teach you how to get things right the first time and avoid mistakes that are costly and time-consuming to resolve. Our facilitators are experts in their fields, which brings the learning to life and gives participants practical takeaways, insights, and action plans that can be implemented in the workplace.
