Safety Representatives
Training
In Antrim
Description
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Type
Training
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
Antrim (Northern Ireland)
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Duration
1 Day
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Start date
Different dates available
It will give participants a sound understanding of the role and benefits of well-run safety committees… and a well-trained and properly motivated safety rep will make a positive contribution to an organisation’s safety culture. The course will also help employers to fulfil their legal requirements with regards to employee consultation.
Although the course does not require any preparation, it would be useful for delegates to be familiar with their company’s health and safety policy and safety committee arrangements
Facilities
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Start date
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About this course
This one day safety representatives training course provides an understanding of the roles of representatives and of safety committees. It is suitable for new and existing trade union reps, safety committee members, and is particularly popular with public sector workers.
This course is CITB approved for grant aid to levy payers and each trainee will receive a certificate of attendance on completion
Reviews
Subjects
- Investigation
- Criminal
- Hazards and Risks
- Consultation
- Safety Performance
- Accident Prevention
- Prevention
- Sources of Law
- Criminal liabilities
- Civil
- Safety committees
Course programme
The course gives a thorough overview of the roles and responsibilities of employee reps and of safety committees. It covers the following topics:
- Principles of accident prevention
- Sources of law
- Civil and criminal liabilities
- Consultation and involvement of employees
- Functions of employee/safety representative and safety committees
- Understanding hazards and risks
- Monitoring safety performance
- Accident reporting and investigation
On completion of this course delegates will understand:
- The role and function of safety/employee representatives
- The role and function of a safety committee
- The processes of accident investigation and workplace inspection
- The main legal requirements for health and safety and employers’ requirement to consult
Safety Representatives