Course Details
Course designed to give participant’s knowledge on recent guidelines published by the health and safety authority on the occupational health and safety for office workers, provide practical advice on the principle office hazards that should be controlled; it outlines how this should be achieved and gives practical guidance on maintaining a safe working environment.
Participants who have completed this course will have a good understanding of
- Who is responsible for occupational health and safety?
- Safety, health and welfare at work act 2005
- Safety, health and welfare at work general application regulations 2007
- Occupational health and safety hazards in offices
- Making the working environment safer
- Investigate accidents and make recommendations to avoid recurrence
- The development of the organisations safety management system
- Information Sources
Course Content
- Relevant legislation relating to offices
- Safety committees and safety representatives
- Ergonomics and visual display units
- Office environment (Lighting and ventilation – air quality)
- Fire safety and electrical hazards
- Hazard identification in the office
- Safety management system
- Safety statement
- Workshop
Who should attend?
Safety Advisors, Facilities Managers, Production Managers and any other personnel with responsible within the organizations safety management system
Assessment / Certification
Phoenix Safety Training Services Certification of Attendance
Certification Valid For
N/A
Duration
1 Day
Maximum Participants
16
The safety, health and welfare at work act 2005 and EU standard – occupational health and safety management system (OSHAS 18001), requires all employers to manage safety in the workplace.
