Safety Representatives

Training

In Antrim

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    Antrim (Northern Ireland)

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • 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

Location

Start date

Antrim (County Antrim)
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Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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

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Subjects

  • Investigation
  • Criminal
  • Hazards and Risks
  • Consultation
  • Safety Performance
  • Accident Prevention
  • Prevention
  • Sources of Law
  • Criminal liabilities
  • Civil
  • Safety committees

Course programme

COURSE CONTENT

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

Price on request