Health and Safety – Level 6
SIPTU is committed to the highest possible standards of safety, health and welfare of its members at work.
In this course, participants will explore the following topics.
- Evaluating the factors involved in the creation of a safe workplace environment
- Appraising current legislation in relation to the role and responsibilities of workers at all levels
- Evaluating the key characteristics of a safety statement
- Evaluating the key principles of risk management
- Assessing the positive benefits of a workplace safety culture
- Evaluating the use of a range of risk controls
- Appraising the key principles of ergonomics
The following links will be critical in developing an understanding of the subject area:
Guide to the Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 Act
Guide to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007.