Course overview
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.
What you'll learn
- 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 and prepare reports
Study method
- Blended
- In-class
- Online
Locations
- Dublin
Duration study load
- 3 sessions
Testimonials
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Karl TaylorSafety Representatives"I found this Safety Representatives programme at Ibec excellent, it gave full in-depth knowledge of the safety representative's role and responsibilities. The instructor was excellent and extremely knowledgeable."
Who's it for?
The programme is designed for those who have recently been appointed as employee safety representatives.
Subjects
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.
- 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
- Identifying Hazards
- Risk Assessment
- Manual Handling
- Display Screen Equipment
- Chemicals
- Communication Skills
- Safety Committees and Consultation
- Psychosocial / Human Factor Hazards
- Role of the Health & Safety Authority
- Carrying out Health & Safety Inspections – Case study
- Accident Investigation
- Sources of Information
- Noise
- Fire
- Acts and Omissions
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.
