Workplace Safety FETAC Level 4

This FETAC Level 4 Workplace Safety Course is designed to give all workers a greater awareness of their responsibilities and includes all relevant aspects of workplace safety and safety legislation.

Duration: One day
No. Of Participants: 8 participants
Certification: A FETAC Level 4 Certificate will be awarded to each successful participant on this course.

Course Objective:

The main aim of this course is to promote safe working practices by being familiar with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and subsequent legislation, which has had an enormous impact on workplace safety.

Participants will be able to apply the principles and procedures of health and safety, through an understanding of hazard identification and risk assessment.

Candidate Requirement:

Anyone with responsibility for Health and Safety in the workplace.

Course Content:

• Health & Safety Legislation
  
  • Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005
  • General Application Regulations 2007
  • Overview of other relevant legislation
  • The role of the H.S.A.
• The Safety Statement
  
  • Safety Policy
  • Arrangements for Health & Safety
  • Risk Assessment
• Hazard Identification
  
  • Common Workplace Hazards
  • Work Environments
  • Work Practices
  • Effects of Medication, Drink and Drugs
  • Risk Reduction & Control
• VDUs & Ergonomics
  
  • Workstations, Chairs & Keyboards
  • Placement of Equipment
  • Correct Posture
  • Proper Lighting
  • Breaks & Exercise