Course Suitable For:
Any person requiring knowledge and skills to fulfil their roles as safety representatives.
Course Fees:
Please contact OSS Training Coordinator for public or individual course fees and availability. Group Discounts available
Course Duration:
The course is delivered one day a week for 4 weeks
Course Participants:
Maximum: 12 participants
Course Prerequisites:
No special requirements. Note: Candidates will be required to complete a verbal skills demonstration, a project and short examination. To ensure an effective learning process for all participants please inform the OSS Training Coordinator, when booking, of any learning concerns or needs.
Course Location:
Courses can be delivered onsite at your company or we can organize a suitable venue close to your location.
Venue Requirements:
Room suitable to seat 9 people comfortably (with tables /desks if possible) and suitable area for manual handling demonstrations. White wall or projector screen
Course Objectives:
At the end of the training course participants should be able to:
- Describe the role, rights and function of the safety representative
- List core health and safety legislation
- Describe the importance of the safety statement , hazard identification and risk assessment
- Explain the fire hazards , their sources and the requirement for fire prevention controls
- Outline the factors of accident causation , describe prevention strategies and policies
- Understand the concepts of safety, health and welfare promotion in the workplace
- Understand the communication process and effective participation in meetings
Course Programme:
Day 1
Unit 1 Role and Rights of Safety Representatives
Unit 2 Health and Safety Legislation
Unit 3 Role and Function of the Health and Safety Authority
Unit 4 Safety Statements
Day 2
Unit 5 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Unit 6 Fire Hazards and Fire Prevention
Unit 7 Occupational Health
Day 3
Unit 8 Accident Causation and Prevention Strategies
Unit 9 Effective Communication and Meeting Participation
Unit 10 Health and Safety Promotion in the Workplace
Day 4
Skills Demonstration / Examination /Project Submittal
Assessment:
Skills Demonstration: 20%
In skills demonstrations, candidates will be assessed in communication skills (dialogue, discussion and moving to a decision/ conclusion) an observation check sheet will be used to identify the expected skills and activities.
Examination: 30%
This is a theory based examination of approximately 90 minutes duration that assesses the candidate's ability to recall and apply theory and understanding of components from all the units. Candidates will be require to complete in writing or orally.10 out of 12 short answer questions and 2 of 3 structured questions.
Project 50%
Candidates will be required to complete a project that demonstrates their ability to carry out a safety, health and welfare inspection, indentifying hazards, risks and control measures in their work place with appropriate documentation.
Grading:
Pass 50 64%, Merit 65 - 79% ,Distinction 80-100%