Safety Awareness & the Legal Framework

Duration: Half a day
No. Of Participants: 12 (maximum)
Certification: A C& M Safety Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to each participant on this course.

Course Objective:

This course aims to provide an overview of the implications of safety legislation, information on risk assessment, hazard identification and safe systems of work.

Candidate Requirement:

Anyone with responsibility for Health and Safety in the workplace.

Course Content:

Legal Overview:

• Common Law
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005
• General Application Regulations, 2007
• Duties of Employers
• Duties of Employees

Hazard Identification:

• Risk Assessment
• Practical Approach

Control Strategy in Relation to:

• Workplace Hazard & Accident Investigation and Reporting
• Health and Safety Consultation
• Role of the Safety Officer and Safety Committee