FETAC Level 5 Safety and Health at Work

Course details

Learners who successfully complete this module will:

• Understand the concepts of safety and health
• Recognise the factors that influence health, safety and welfare
• Apply the principles and procedures of health and safety to the workplace
• Understand the importance of hazard identification and risk assessment
• Promote safe working practices and procedures
• Be familiar with core legislation in the area of safety, health and welfare

Who should attend:

Anyone interested in or with responsibilities for Health and Safety in the workplace.

Course summary:

• Health and Safety Legislation
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work
• General Application Regulations
• Communication
• Safety statements
• Promotion of Health and Safety
• Hazard identification and Risk Assessment
• Accident Causes, Prevention and Reporting
• Manual Handling
• Emergency Procedures
• First Aid in the Workplace
• PPE
• Safety Data Sheets
• Control of Hazardous Substances
• Health and Hygeine
• Theory assessment
• Practical Assessment/Assignment

Certification:

FETAC Level 5 Award