Safety Representative Course

The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 states that employees are entitled to select at least one individual as a Safety Representative when the number of employees exceeds 20. Safety Representatives are the designated individual who will make representation to management with regard to Health and Safety in the workplace.

The course is a three-day programme designed to outline the role and function of the Safety Representative and conforms to the guidance set out by the Health and Safety Authority and provides a comprehensive foundation to Health and Safety.

Safety Representatives play an important role in any organisation/company.

Who Should Attend?

• Safety Representatives
• Supervisors/Managers

Course Programme

• Safety Culture in the workplace
• Health and Safety Legislation
• Implications of Health and Safety Legislation
• Role of Safety Representative/ & Safety Team
• Safety Statement/Risk Assessments/Method Statements
• Hazard Identification
• Accident/Incident Reporting and Prevention
• Safety Audits

Templates of Risk Assessments and checklists are provided during the course.

Training Methods

Classroom based course, which is highly interactive and uses practical exercises and simulated case studies to reinforce understanding and learning.