Nobody should be overlooked when it comes to safety training.  This course is designed to give all workers

a greater awareness of their responsibilities and includes all relevant aspects of workplace safety and safety

legislation.

The course is designed to be interactive and includes the following topics and will also be tailored to suit

the needs of the delegates involved.

1. Health & Safety Legislation

·         Factories Act 1955

·         Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2007

·         General Application Regulations 2005

·         Relevant Legislation

2. Hazard Identification

·         Common Office Hazards

·         Risk Assessment

·         Risk Reduction & Control

·         Keeping your Office safe

3. VDU’s & Ergonomics

·         Workstations, Chairs & Keyboards

·         Placement of Equipment

·         Correct Posture

·         Proper Lighting

·         Breaks & Exercises

4. Workplace Machinery

·         Cords, Cables & Electrical Hazards

·         Photocopiers & Printer Noise

·         Printer Inks & Chemicals

·         VDU Eyestrain

5. Manual Handling

·         Office Equipment & Furniture

·         Stationery & Supplies

·         Correct Lifting Techniques

·         Twisting & Bending

·         Mechanical Aids

·         Teamwork

6. Electrical Safety

·         What is Electrical Equipment?

·         Injury Types

·         Testing & Tagging

·         Contractors

·         Reporting Faults

7. Fire Safety

·         Fire Prevention

·         Alerting the Fire Service

·         Use of Fire Extinguishers

·         P.A.S.S. System

·         Evacuation Drills

8. Relevant Workplace Hazards

·         Air Contaminants

·         Ventilation

·         Stress

·         Noise

·         Housekeeping

·         Slips, Trips & Falls

·         Office Chemicals

1 Day Training

Max 14 Per Course