LEARNING OBJECTIVE

• Ensuring you and your colleagues remain free from injury at work takes not only care, but specific knowledge and skills.
• This course will help you to understand the Health and Safety at Work Act, and its associated regulations, to maintain a safe working environment.
• Content and delivery of this programme will be aligned with the most up to date requirements of health and safety training – whatever your business.

DESIGNED FOR
Health and safety representatives, members of a health and safety committee or any employee/employer wishing to understand the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated regulations.

LEARNING CONTENT
Introduction to workplace health and safety
Role and functions of a health and safety representative

• Worker participation
• Communication
• Risk management
• Accident and emergency investigations and reporting
• Workplace health and safety culture
• Advocacy skills
• Safety resources available
• Developing a plan of action

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Promote management of health and safety issues through the use of sound risk management systems and practices
• Encourage others to be active in preventing injuries
• Get your health and safety committee making a difference