This course focuses on equipping Health and Safety Officers with the knowledge and skills needed to create and maintain safe work environments, prevent accidents, and manage environmental responsibilities effectively. Below is an overview based on the provided description:
Programme Overview
Role of Health and Safety Officers: Health and Safety Officers are tasked with advising and guiding employees to ensure workplace health and safety compliance. Their responsibilities extend to accident prevention, emergency preparedness, and the integration of environmental sustainability practices within an organization.
Key Learning Areas:
Legislative Framework:
Understanding health, safety, and environmental legislation.
Legal obligations for workplace safety compliance and the role of the HSA
Duties of employers and employees
Develop safety statements
Accident Prevention:
Identifying workplace hazards.
Implementing risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
Cultivating a safety-first culture.
Emergency Planning:
Preparing for and responding to workplace emergencies.
Effective communication and coordination during crises.
Environmental Awareness:
Understanding environmental regulations and sustainability principles.
Promoting eco-friendly workplace practices.
IPC Licencing
Waste Management:
Principles of effective waste segregation, disposal, and recycling.
Compliance with environmental standards for waste management.
Programme Format:
Online Learning Approach: The module has online lectures but note that this an end of module assessment that will take place onsite
This programme is ideal for individuals pursuing a career in health and safety or current professionals looking to deepen their understanding and application of workplace safety and environmental practices.
1. Key requirements of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work framework Health & Safety Legislation, Role of the HSA, Role of the Safety Representative, Duties of employers and employees, Concept of expert advice 2. Risk management, Hazard identification and risk assessment process Risks & hazards, Hazard identification check lists, Risk management, Risk assessment, Hazard identification process 3. Importance of accident reporting and investigation Accidents, Causes of accidents, Accident reporting documents, Accident investigation and recommendations 4. Key components of emergency planning Key components of emergency planning, Evacuation procedures, Implementing and practicing an evacuation procedure 5. Contents and Functions of a Safety Statement Safety Statements, Contents of a safety statement 6. IPC Licencing Requirement for licence, Irish and EU legislation, Obligations of a company under IPC legislation, Process of getting an IPC licence 7. Waste Management Waste management, Evaluate the role of waste management, Detail waste control and minimisation strategies
Entry Requirements
All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme
