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\"syllabus-icon\"<\/a>The course consists of, An Introduction, 4 Course Units, An Exam Preparation module and a Final Assessment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


\nCourse Units:<\/strong>
\nUnit 1 Knowing the Law
\nUnit 2 Controlling Hazards
\nUnit 3 Risk Assessment
\nUnit 4 Accident Reporting and Investigation<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


\nCandidates should appreciate the nature of health and safety and be able to:
\ni State the consequences of poor health and safety standards and the benefits of good standards.
\nii Give common types and causes of work-related accidents and ill health.
\niii Give examples of occupational, environmental and human factors that can affect health and safety.
\niv Understand the importance of risk assessment in maintaining a healthy safe environment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Candidates should understand the scope of legislative requirements and be able to:
\ni Outline the legal responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, 1974, of employers, employees and the self-employed.
\nii Give examples of specific safety issues covered by regulations including risk assessments, competent persons, and employee consultation.
\niii Briefly describe how the law is enforced, the enforcement agencies and the powers and actions
\navailable to their officers.
\niv State the possible consequences of non-compliance.<\/p>\n

Candidates should understand the importance of preventing work-related ill health and be able to:
\ni State the types of health hazard with reference to the occupations with which they are commonly associated.
\nii Understand that health hazards should be risk assessed and give examples of effective control
\nmeasures.
\niii Describe the roles of specific occupational health specialists and understand that specialised risk
\nassessments may be required in certain circumstances.
\niv Appreciate the need to follow procedures and instructions, and report early signs of possible problems.<\/p>\n

Candidates should understand the principles of accident prevention and be able to:
\ni Define the term \u2018accident\u2019 and state the reasons why accidents are recorded and the legal requirements for accident reporting.
\nii Describe the factors that contribute to slips, trips and falls in the workplace and methods to prevent them.
\niii Give examples of methods for improving electrical safety including portable appliance testing and visual inspection.
\niv State the key aspects of dealing with electric shock.
\nv Describe common causes of fire and give examples of preventative measures.
\nvi State the action to be taken in case of fire, including evacuation procedures and the safe use of\u00a0extinguishers<\/p>\n

Candidates should understand the risks associated with poor welfare and be able to:
\ni Outline the welfare facilities, drinking water and rest facilities.
\nii State how smoking, alcohol and drugs can affect the health, safety and welfare of those at work and how risks can be minimised.
\niii State the main effects of stress and give examples of how it can be reduced.
\niv State that incidents of violence, harassment and bullying must be reported and give examples of how the likelihood can be reduced.
\nv Explain the requirement for first aid provision including an understanding of the role of an\u00a0\u2018appointed person\u2019 and a \u2018first aider\u2019.<\/p>\n

Candidates should be aware of the hazards and risks
\nassociated with the workplace and work equipment and be able to:
\ni Describe health and safety aspects of the building structure, design layout and services.
\nii Explain the importance of good storage, stacking, maintenance and housekeeping.
\niii State how work equipment can cause injuries and describe suitable control measures including:
\n\u2022 correct design and construction
\n\u2022 suitable working environment
\n\u2022 safe working procedures
\n\u2022 training and authorisation
\n\u2022 use of PPE
\n\u2022 maintenance.<\/p>\n

Candidates should understand that risk assessment is an important technique for accident and ill health prevention and be able to:
\ni Define what is meant by the terms \u2018hazard\u2019 and \u2018risk\u2019 and give examples.
\nii Describe the factors that are likely to increase the level of risk.
\niii Define the term \u2018control measure\u2019 and give examples of their varying degrees of effectiveness.
\niv Outline the risk assessment process and identify that specialised assessments are required in\u00a0certain circumstances.<\/p>\n

Candidates should understand the risks associated with manual handling and be able to:
\ni Outline the responsibilities of the employer and the employee under the Manual Handling\u00a0Operations Regulations.
\nii Give examples of manual handling injuries.
\niii State the need to minimise manual handling where possible and for manual handling activities to be properly\u00a0assessed.
\niv Describe methods to reduce the risk of injury from manual handling including correct lifting techniques and the use of mechanical aids.<\/p>\n

Candidates should appreciate the nature and risks of hazardous substances and be able to:
\ni Give examples of the hazardous substances commonly found in the workplace and understand the routes of entry.
\nii Understand that hazardous substances should be risk assessed.
\niii Describe suitable control measures to prevent exposure to hazardous substances.
\niv Explain the need for training and authorisation of personnel.<\/p>\n

Candidates should understand how workplace equipment and task design affect health and safety and be able to:
\ni Give examples of the types of injuries that can be caused by poor work station design.
\nii Explain how musculoskeletal disorders can be caused or aggravated by work activities and workstation\u00a0design.
\niii Describe the key features of task and workstation design and adjustment that can reduce the risk of\u00a0musculoskeletal disorders.
\niv Appreciate the need for risk assessment and to follow recommendations made as a result, and report early signs of possible problems.<\/p>\n

Candidates should understand the hazards and risks associated with working at heights and be able to:
\ni Give examples of common tasks that give rise to working at height.
\nii Describe the factors that contribute to persons and objects falling from height.
\niii Describe the methods and controls to reduce the risk of falls from height.
\niv Describe access equipment and safe methods of
\naccess, e.g. mobile towers, mobile elevated work platforms, ladders, fixed scaffold.<\/p>\n

Candidates should understand the hazards and risks associated with working with vehicles and be able to:
\ni Give examples of common accidents associated with vehicles and transport.
\nii Describe the factors that contribute to transport and vehicle injuries.
\niii Describe the methods and controls to reduce the risk of accidents involving transport\/vehicles.
\niv Understand preventative measures for pedestrian vehicle conflict.<\/p>\n

Candidates should understand the potential long and short-term effects of exposure to noise and vibration and be able to:
\ni State that noise is an unwanted sound that may cause annoyance, stress, distraction and hearing\u00a0damage or loss.
\nii Describe methods of noise reduction and control.
\niii State that hearing protection is a last resort but, where necessary, its use at all times is essential.
\niv Understand the need for specialist risk assessments in\u00a0certain environs.<\/p>\n

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The course consists of, An Introduction, 4 Course Units, An Exam Preparation module and a Final Assessment. Course Units: Unit 1 Knowing the Law Unit 2 Controlling Hazards Unit 3 Risk Assessment Unit 4 Accident Reporting and Investigation Candidates should appreciate the nature of health and safety and be able to: i State the consequences …<\/p>\n

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