Safety Rep Training

Safety Rep Training - Course Overview

Course Title: Safety Rep Training

Introduction

Under the provisions of the Safety, Heath and Welfare at Work Act 2005 employers have a responsibility to make provision for consultation with employees and employees are entitled to select at least one individual as a Safety Representative to make representation to management with regard to Health and Safety in the workplace.

This 3-day programme is designed to outline the role and function of the Safety Representative. The course content conforms to the guidance set by the Health and Safety Authority and provides a very comprehensive foundation to Health and Safety.

Safety Representatives play a very important part in the consultation process of health and safety in any workplace.

Course Content

• Legislation relating to Health & Safety
• Role and functions of the Safety Representative
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
• Safety Management Systems and Safety Statement
• Active Monitoring and Reactive Monitoring
• Communication skills
• Common workplace hazards
• Accident Investigating
• Action Planning

On successful completion of this course delegates will be able to:

• List the obligations of both employer and employee in relation to Health and Safety within their workplace.
• Understand the Role and Function of the Safety Representative
• Identify and be able to utilise the consultative process within the company
• Describe the role of the Health and Safety Authority
• Identify hazards and assess the risks associated with common workplace hazards
• Assist with investigating accidents and recommend preventative measures
• Understand the collective responsibility for safety management.