Safety and Health at Work QQI L5

Participant Profile:
This course is suitable for individuals who wish to promote, maintain and apply the principles and procedures of health and safety in the workplace. NOTE: This is a classroom based course NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill. Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information.

Programme Description:
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005; Health and Safety Authority • Safety statement; safe and healthy working practices • Risk factors, hazard identification and risk assessment in the workplace; mechanical and electrical equipment; safe lifting and handling techniques • Accidents – causes, prevention, procedures, reporting and recording • Fire-related issues – causes, prevention, procedures, equipment etc. • Safety signs; first aid kit; infection control etc. NOTE: A safe level of written and spoken English is required – see note on English Assessment in the Brochure/Website.