Safety & Health at Work 5N1794

The Health and Safety (5N1794) minor awards course aims to provide the learner with the relevant knowledge, skills and competencies to promote and maintain safety and health in the work environment. This programme will be customised to help the learner understand the importance of Health and Safety within their chosen vocational area. Topics covered include

• Analyse the duties of employers and employees as specified in current Safety, Health and Welfare at work legislation
• Examine the role of the Health and Safety Authority
• Explore the role of communication and training in the promotion and provision of health and safety in the workplace
• Comment on the elements and functions of the safety statement
• Summarise the factors which contribute to safe and healthy working environments
• Outline the principles and procedures of good housekeeping in the workplace
• Explain the causes, prevention, emergency procedures, reporting and recording of accidents and dangerous occurrences
• Analyse the causes and prevention of fire related events to include identification of emergency procedures, the fire triangle and fire equipment
• Comment on specific hazards and risks when working with equipment to include mechanical and electrical equipment
• Investigate how personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in the workplace
• Explore appropriate procedures for use and disposal of hazardous materials and waste in the workplace to include reference to material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Examine the control and associated risks of a range of health and safety issues to include noise, sound, fumes, dust or any vocationally specific work issue
  Explain the typical contents of a first aid kit and their appropriate use
• Examine a range of issues related to infection control to include conditions for the growth and development of micro-organisms, routes of infection, symptoms, ill-health, preventative measures and emergency procedures for suspected contamination
• Investigate risk factors in relation to safety to include hazards, work environments, work practices, effects of medication, drink and drugs
• Interpret a range of safety signs in the workplace
• Promote safe and healthy working practices in relation to oneself, others and the workplace 18 Outline risk factors in relation to health to include stress, lifestyle, diet, illness
• Outline the role of diet and exercise in the promotion of good health.