Advanced Compliance Services

Training: Safety Representatives Training

The Safety, Heath and Welfare at Work Act 2005(section 25) specifies that 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 course has been designed by experienced cross sectional consultants to enable participants gain good knowledge to be able to perform their role as safety representatives in any industry. The course content meets the HSA guidelines for Health and Safety representatives and Safety Consultation Guidelines (published in 2006)

Course Content:

• Health and safety promotion in the Workplace

• Health and Safety Legislation in Ireland

• Role of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA)

• Safety statements requirements in a Workplace

• Role of Safety Representatives and Committees

• Effective Communication of Health and Safety in a Workplace

• Fire and Building Safety

• Accident causation and Investigation

• Occupation Health

• Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis