Safety and Health at Work
Category: Caring, Health & Safety
Course No. 8008
Sessions: 8, Monday & some Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m
Fee: €290, Payment Plan Options.
Level 5 Component Code 5N1794 - Certified by QQI.
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to promote and maintain safety and health in a work environment.
- Analyse the duties of employers and employees as specified in current Safety, Health and Welfare at work legistlation.
- Eamine the role of the Health and Safety Authority.
- Explore the role of communication and training in the promotion and provision of health and safety in the workplace.
- Summarise the factors which contribute to safe and healthy working environments.
- Outline the principles and procedures of good housekeeping in the workplace.
- Analyse causes and prevention of fire related events, Investigate risk factors in relation to safety to include hazards, work environments, work practices, effects of medication, drink and drugs.
- Interpret a range of safety signs in the workplace.
- Promote safe and healthy working practices.
This award is a component of Healthcare Support 5M4339.
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