Course description
This course on health and safety in Ireland and its importance, this course will help you prepare for the safe pass examination. Throughout the course, learners will embark on an exploration of diverse topics critical for comprehending workplace hazards, safety regulations, and legal responsibilities. Initially, participants will delve into the intricacies of hazardous agents prevalent in various work environments. They will learn about the perils associated with asbestos exposure, work-aggravated and occupational asthma, biological hazards in workplaces, and the handling of chemicals and hazardous substances. Moreover, participants will scrutinise prevalent diseases and occupational illnesses, fortifying their understanding of workplace health risks.
Then, the course delves into specific workplace environments and their distinct risks, providing participants with insights into mitigating hazards effectively. Discussions will revolve around the dangers posed by electricity, ergonomic considerations for manual handling and display screen equipment, and the intricacies of explosive atmospheres. Essential safety protocols for working at heights and averting falling objects will also be covered.
Next, learners with gain an understanding of the legal frameworks underpinning workplace safety, alongside delving into the roles and responsibilities inherent in fostering a safe work environment. Through an in-depth examination of relevant legislation, including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the Construction Work Regulations 2013, participants will grasp their legal obligations and regulatory compliance. Additionally, they will explore the employer's role in ensuring workplace safety, the significance of consultation and safety representatives. This course empowers participants to tackle health and safety issues with confidence while instilling a culture of safety within their workplaces.
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Training content
Hazardous Agents in the Workplace
Description: Hazardous Agents in the Workplace addresses critical hazards prevalent in work settings. From the risks of asbestos to biological threats and chemical exposure, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of workplace safety. Along with the impact of work-related illnesses and the importance of addressing bullying for a safe environment.
- Learning Outcomes
- Hazards of Asbestos
- Work-aggravated & Occupational Asthma
- Biological hazards
- Bullying in Workplace
- Chemicals & Hazardous Substances
- Diseases & Occupational Illness
- Lesson Summary
Electricity, Ergonomics, Fire and Explosions
Description: This module focuses on critical safety concerns in diverse work environments. Participants learn about electrical hazards, ergonomic practices and protocols for working safely in explosive atmospheres. Along with essential safety measures for working at heights and mitigating risks associated with falling objects, ensuring workplace safety.
- Learning Outcomes
- Electricity in the Workplace
- Ergonomics for Manual Handling & Display Screen Equipment
- Explosive Atmospheres
- Working at a Height and Falling Objects
- Workplace Fire Safety
- Lesson Summary
Comprehensive Workplace Safety Essentials
Description: This module covers essential topics vital for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace environment. From identifying different types of hazardous workplaces to lone working risks. With strategies for mitigating slips, trips, and falls to vehicle and machine safety and safeguarding vulnerable workers.
- Learning Outcomes
- Types of Hazardous Workplaces
- Lone Working
- Slips/Trips/Falls
- Work Related Stress
- Violence, Harassment & Aggression
- Workplace Vehicle Safety
- Work Equipment & Machinery
- Vulnerable Workers
- Lesson Summary
Legislation and Law
Description: This module covers vital legal frameworks such as Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work Act 2005, General Application Regulations 2007 and Construction Work Regulations 2013, ensuring compliance and understanding in workplace safety. The module also provides you with the Safety and Health Signs requirements for all forms of safety signage in work.
- Learning Outcomes
- Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 Parts 1- 4
- Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 Parts 5-8
- General Application Regulations 2007 Parts 1 to 4
- General Application Regulations 2007 Parts 5 to 8
- Safety and Health Signs at Work General Requirements
- Construction Work Regulations 2013 Parts 1 to 4
- Construction Work Regulations 2013 Parts 5 to 14
- Lesson Summary
Responsibility
Description: This module covers other applicable legislations crucial for compliance with health and safety in the workplace. It emphasizes the role of employers in ensuring a safe working environment, including their responsibilities, obligations, and liabilities. Additionally, the importance of consultation with safety representatives.
- Learning Outcomes
- Other Applicable Legalisation
- The Employers Role
- Consultation & Safety Representatives
- Compensation and Enforcement
- Lesson Summary
Course assessment
- Assessment: Irish Safe Pass Essentials: Navigating Workplace Safety - Course Assessment
Certification / Credits
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the risks and dangers of hazardous substances and chemicals
- Discuss the regulations and codes of practice that should be implemented in your workplace for safety
- Identify the appropriate marks and colours for the different safety signs that can be found in the workplace
- Discuss and identify the regulations for health and safety in the construction industry
- Identify the safety zone classification for work areas involving the use of explosives
- Plan implementing the safety methods and control measures for working at a height
- Identify the duties of the employer, employee, contractors, and others to build and create a safe working environment
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