Safety & Health at Work

To check out the next start date / enrolment date for evening courses please view the college website
https://monaghaninstitute.ie/courses/evening-courses/

or contact eveningcourses@cmetb.ie to register or call 087 4054311 or 049 4353904.

Monaghan Institute, Armagh Road, Monaghan.

All Level 5 evening courses are free of charge under the Skills to Advance or Skills to Compete initiative.

https://monaghaninstitute.ie/courses/evening-courses/

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to promote and maintain safety and health in a work environment.

Learners will be able to:
• 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 Cavan and Monaghan ETB 6 Safety & Health at Work 5N1794 April 2013

• 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

• 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.

5N1794 Safety & Health at Work

Why study for an Evening Qualification?
- Gain a competitive advantage in the workplace by enhancing your knowledge and skills

- Enhance existing qualifications and CV

- Develop both academically and professionally (enhanced skills such as communication, leadership skills, listening skills)

- Personal development and self-actualisation felt when you obtain a recognised national qualification.

- Develop a personal interest

- Adapt to workplace changes

- Flexible learning – courses are delivered on a part time basis

Charlotte Dunne
Community Education Facilitator (Evening Provision)
Cavan Monaghan ETB
Email: eveningcourses@cmetb.ie
Tel: 049 4353904
Mob: 087 4054311