Safety Representative 3 Day Course

This three-day programme is designed to outline the role and function of the Safety Representative.  The Course content conforms to Health & Safety Authority Guidelines.

Course Content:

Legislation Relating to Health & Safety
 
Role of the Safety Representative/Safety Consultation.
 
Hazard Identification/Risk Assessment.
 
Safety Statement

Interpersonal Skills

Inspections

Accident Investigation, Recording & Analysis

Sources of Information

Potential Hazards in the Workplace

Risk Control and Risk Management

On completion participants will be issued with a Certificate of Training.

Duration:   3 Days
In line with HSA Guidelines on Safety Representative Training

Delegate per Course:  Maximum 12

Who should attend: Safety Representatives or persons intending to become Safety Representatives.
 

Behaviour Based Safety

The behaviour-based approach to safety is
focused exclusively on the observable,
measurable behaviours critical to safety at a particular facility.

This is a task-oriented
view of behaviour, and it treats safe
behavior as a critical work-related skill. It should not be confused with inspections and audits of the workplace

This one day training programme will be of benefit to health and safety auditors who wish to learn how to conduct behavioural safety audits
 
At the end of the course participants will:

• Understand safety culture and what causes accidents
• Appreciate what are the elements of a behavioural safety programme
• Learn how to conduct behavioural safety audits and identify good vs. bad behaviour
• Develop good observations, and interviewing and communication techniques

Who Should Attend:

Health and Safety Auditors, Health and Safety Representatives, Health and Safety Officers and Managers

• What causes accidents?
• Behavioural Safety – What is it?
• Elements of a Behavioural Safety Programme
• Benefits of Behavioural Safety System
• Behavioural Safety Audits
• How to be a good observer
• Interviewing Techniques
• Task Analysis / Observations
• Recording and Reporting your results
• Follow up Case Study on Behavioural Safety Audit

There will be a number of practical case studies and role-plays throughout the course.

Introduction to ISO 14001

The environment has assumed greater importance in the overall business strategy of companies in Ireland. Environmental issues are becoming increasingly complex. Environmental laws and regulations are becoming more stringent and are proving to be extremely onerous for business. Only a properly structured and implemented management approach can provide a measure of confidence in sound environmental performance. This can best be achieved by implementing
ISO 14001.

This one-day course will be of interest to those personnel who wish to understand ISO 14001, the environmental management system standard, its benefits and its impact on the company.
 

On completing this course the participant will understand:

• The internal and external benefits of having an environmental management system

• The status of ISO 14001 within Ireland, the EU and worldwide

• The differences between ISO 14001, ISO 9000 and OHSAS 18001

• The implications for the company of implementing ISO 14001

• The documentation requirements of ISO 14001

• The difficulties involved in implementing ISO 14001

• The registration and certification process for ISO 14001

Who Should Attend:

 All personnel in the company who wish to gain an understanding of ISO 14001 and all personnel who are contemplating or are in the process of introducing an environmental management system.