Course details
- Analyse the duties of employers and employees as specified in current Safety, Health and Welfare at work legislation
- Examine the role of the Health and Safety Authority
- Explore the provision of health and safety in the workplace
- Comment on the elements and functions of the safety statement
- Summarise safe and healthy working environments
- Outline the principles and procedures of good housekeeping in the workplace
- Explain the causes, prevention, emergency procedures, reporting of accidents and dangerous occurrences
- Analyse the causes and prevention of fire related events
- Comment on specific hazards and risks when working with equipment to include mechanical and electrical equipment
- Investigate how personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in the workplace
- Explore appropriate procedures for use and disposal of hazardous materials and waste in the workplace to include reference to material safety data sheets (MSDS)
- Examine the control and associated risks of a range of health and safety issues
- Explain the typical contents of a first aid kit
- Examine a range of issues related to infection control
- Investigate risk factors in relation to safety to include hazards, work environments, work practices, etc
- Interpret a range of safety signs in the workplace
- Promote safe and healthy working practices
- Outline risk factors in relation to health to include stress, lifestyle, diet, illness
- Outline the role of diet and exercise in the promotion of good health.
Assessment:
Theory Exam 40% Assignment 60%
Progression Routes:
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About Community Training & Education Centre Wexford
The Community Training & Education Centre (CTEC) is a not-for-profit training community organisation providing training for all sectors of society - employed and unemployed. All training is delivered from an adult education philosophy and every effort is made to ensure that our training provides learners with a positive and enjoyable experience which will encourage them in the “Lifelong Learning” process.
CTEC provides training for those seeking employment, participants on FAS CE schemes and those who are employed but who wish to enhance their skills base. In addition, they provide tailor-made training to suit the needs of individuals and/or groups and on-site business training.
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