QQI Safety & Health at Work Day 1 – 5N1451

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Determine the rules, regulations, procedures & evacuation plan of the training location
• State the principle aspects of Health & Safety Awareness & Regulations, Acts & Legislation
• List the responsibilities of employer & employee
• Describe the role of the HSA (Health & Safety Authority).
• Describe the general principle of prevention, functions of a safety statement
• Outline the Promotion of Safety & Health in the workplace
• Evaluate the role, importance & understanding of personal hygiene, grooming, healthcare, diet, & exercise
• Discuss the effects of medication & substance abuse, together with personal behaviour & PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment) to minimize accidents.
• Explain the need to control risks & hazards found in the workplace
• Discuss control measures associated with the working environment to include physical / chemical / biological & human factor hazards, entrance, exits & waste.
• Discuss the importance of cleanliness in the Workplace
• Identify various cleaning chemicals, labels, dilution rates, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets), procedures for the use & disposal of hazardous materials & waste
• Cross-contamination, colour coding & cleaning pie, bacteria/viruses, correct cleaning techniques & procedures
• Investigate various types of cleaning equipment.
• Identify document types / forms, relevant workplace safety, policy & procedures, risk assessment, accident or incident report form, emergency procedures, fire safety check list & hazard identification forms
• Explain the relationship between risks & hazards, including identification / analysis / assessment / prevention / review of mechanical & electrical equipment
• Discuss control risks, lifting equipment, slips, trips & falls, & electrical installations.
• Analyse the cause & prevention of fire related events / emergencies & when to call the emergency services
• Carry out a fire evacuation plan, identify emergency routes to emergency exits
• Identify a range of fire types / classes / extinguishers / fire-fighting equipment
• Discuss the Fire Triangle and demonstrate the use of a fire extinguisher & carry out correct procedure for checking smoke alarms.
• Examine a range of issues related to infection control
• Describe the conditions for the growth & development of microorganisms, and the mode of transmission
• Identify the symptoms of ill-health and preventative measures
• Outline the emergency procedures for suspected contamination.
• Explain the requirement for Manual Handling awareness, ergonomics, leverage effect, cumulative strain & posture abuse
• Demonstrate a single lift technique and an assisted lift technique
• Demonstrate the correct procedure for moving & handling heavy / hazardous / fragile items.
• Explain the critical factors in association with workstations / VDUs / DSEs / furniture / ergonomics & health in relation to Workplace safety
• Explain signage, their shapes / colour / principles of the safety system of safety signs / information / instruction & geometrics. Interpret a range of safety signs in the workplace.