Basics of Health and Safety
We are providing a general H&S programme outline here but this would require further discussion to tailor it to the needs of the various audiences you may have in mind.. I am also including a second programme outline here around the whole area of egonomics as this may also be important to your group as you move forward.
Objectives
What delagates need to know - and are perhaps reluctant to learn about - in a refreshingly informal way.
Working safely isn't supposed to turn delegates into safety experts. It focuses on why health and safety is important, and how individuals can make a real difference to the well being of themselves and others through changing their behaviour.
1.Introduction
It's not unusual for delegates coming on an introductory course to think that accidents only happen to 'other people'. This module stresses the realities of the human suffering behind the statistics and emphasises the importance of personal responsibility.
2. Defining hazard and risk
This module puts 'hazard' and 'risk' into everyday language, and uses familiar examples to show what can happen. Importantly, it makes it clear that even something that is very simple or repeated over and over again can go wrong, with serious consequences. Focusing on the six broad hazard groups, delegates are asked to think about the hazards and risks they come across in their own work. 'Risk assessment' is demystified - delegates learn that we all carry out informal assessments day in, day out.
3. Identifying common hazards
All the main issues are covered in this module - entrances and exits, work traffic, fire, chemicals, electricity, physical and verbal abuse, bullying, stress, noise and the working environment, slips, trips and falls, and manual handling. Each area is backed by crystal clear examples and recognisable scenarios, and useful summaries reinforce the key learning points.
4. Improving Safety Performance
This module deals with systems and processes, making sure that any jargon is explained in easily understood terms. The session bridges the gap between management and workforce, encouraging delegates to play a part in processes that are commonly seen as just down to their manager or supervisor. Other areas - including contract work, inspections, safe systems and permits, protective equipment, signage, emergency procedures, reporting and health checks - are all focused on from the delegate's point of view.
5. Protecting our environment
A short but effective introduction to waste and pollution leads into a look at how organisations and individual team members can get involved in reducing environmental impacts. Memorable and thought-provoking facts and figures help drive the points home.
Ergomonmics in the Workplace
Ergonomics should be an integral part of effective risk control. People may represent an organisation's greatest investment but often come last in design, engineering and product considerations. While 'good' ergonomics is good business, 'bad' ergonomics costs time and money and is often the direct cause of workplace injuries. This highly practical programme offers opportunities to try out and evaluate ergonomics data gathering, analysis and requirements specification techniques. It provides the tools to allow participants to undertake basic ergonomics evaluations and apply ergonomics skills in solving workplace or work-related problems.
Aims
To impart the principles of good ergonomics and explore how these can be applied in the workplace.
Programme
Introduction
People in systems
- how people work
- what factors affect them
- components of ergonomics
- Stakeholder analysis
Anthropometry
- why size matters
- the concept of 'normal'
Musculoskeletal disorders
- models of injury postural
- analysis methods
Workstation design
Work equipment design
Task analysis
The working environment
Usability
• usability trials to involve users in decisions
Controls and displays
Ergonomics in health and safety
Project
• using analysis tools
• building the case for ergonomics
Chasing patterns of work
• what the new work arrangements mean for people
.Learning outcomes:
• understand theoretical and practical concepts of ergonomics relating to 'real world' issues of risk control in the workplace
• appreciate the business case for a more explicit consideration of ergonomics issues
• have knowledge of practical ergonomics tools, techniques and checklists
• understand the role and function of expert ergonomics advice.
HACCP / Food Hygiene
A basic food hygiene course will be customised to the needs of the South Kerry Skillnet. The course will be based on guidelines as set out by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
The presentation will be a powerpoint presentation and video with active participation by the attendees. During the course attendees will be required to complete many exercises to ensure full comprehension.
At the end of the session candidates will be given a multiple choice examination. Successful candidates will receive a certificate in basic food handling.
Course Outline
· Food hygiene
· Bacteria
· Food poisoning and food - borne diseases
· contamination hazards
· Purchase, storage, temperature control, preparation, cooking and serving of food.
· Food spoilage and preservation.
· Personal hygiene
· Equipment for food handling
· Pest recognition and control
· Cleaning and disinfection
· The law relating to food and food safety.
· Introduction to the principles of HACCP
