The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 places responsibility on managers of businesses to ensure the safety of themselves, their staff and the public within the working environment. The main way of achieving success in this area is through the correct training policy.Health and Safety Courses
Risk Assessments
Course Aim:
This is a 4 hour course / workshop designed for those who will be involved in the management of the safety documentation through the medium of hazard identification and risk assessment.
Course Objectives:
On completion of this course the participants will be able to:
Course Content:
Assessment / Certification
A certificate of course completion will be issued to each candidate upon successful conclusion of the course.
Training Duration
Benefits
This is a 4 hour course / workshop designed for those who will be involved in the management of the safety documentation through the medium of hazard identification and risk assessment.
Course Objectives:
On completion of this course the participants will be able to:
- Identify hazards in the workplace
- Complete risk assessments in the workplace
- Identify improvement measures to reduce identified risks
Course Content:
- Legislation covering risk assessment
- Defining hazard types
- Defining breakdown of hazards
- Physical (Machinery)
- Chemical
- Biological
- Health
- Psychosocial
- Risk assessment techniques
- Hazard rating system
- Control systems to reduce hazards
- Effective safety inspections
Assessment / Certification
A certificate of course completion will be issued to each candidate upon successful conclusion of the course.
Training Duration
- 4 Hours
Benefits
- Legislative compliance
- Safety Awareness skills
- Accident Prevention
- Damage Reduction
- Improved operational Health & Safety
Harness Training
Course Aim:
To give the course participants the knowledge and skills needed for the safe and effective use of a Full Body Harness.
Course Objectives:
On completion of this course the participants will be able to:
Course Content:
Assessment / Certification
The course will consist of both theoretical and Practical exam
Successful candidate will be issued a certificate upon successful conclusion of the course.
Training Duration
Benefits
To give the course participants the knowledge and skills needed for the safe and effective use of a Full Body Harness.
Course Objectives:
On completion of this course the participants will be able to:
- Carry out User Checks
- Ensure correct maintenance
- Understand the principles of use
- Operate on a platform in a safe and correct manner
- Operate on a platform in a more effective and efficient manner reducing potential injuries
- Understand Wind Ratio and stability principles
- Recognise dangers and hazards associated with the use of Harness attachments
- Understand the fall arrest system and height ratios
Course Content:
- The Law Statute law and Rider Operator code of practice
- Inspections Performance and Documentation
- The Rescue
- Safe Operation Techniques
- Care and Maintenance
- Basic Platform Safety
- Hazards and Danger recognition
- the fall arrest systems
Assessment / Certification
The course will consist of both theoretical and Practical exam
Successful candidate will be issued a certificate upon successful conclusion of the course.
Training Duration
- 4 Hours
Benefits
- Legislative compliance
- Safety Awareness skills
- Accident Prevention
- Damage Reduction
- Improved operational Health & Safety
Fire Safety
Course Aim
To give the course participants the basic knowledge and skills needed to assist in the correct conduct for emergency situations in the workplace.
Course Objectives
On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Assessment / Certification
Candidates will be issued with a certificate which will recognise their attendance of Fire Safety Awareness which will be valid for one year, after which a refresher course is required.
Training Duration
Benefits
Why choose us?
To give the course participants the basic knowledge and skills needed to assist in the correct conduct for emergency situations in the workplace.
Course Objectives
On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the chemistry of Fire
- Recognise and understand the uses of Fire Extinguishers
- Understand the principles of Fire Safety
- Carry out initial response to suspicion of Fire
- Recognise the emergency evacuation methods
- Understand the correct process of calling emergency services
Assessment / Certification
Candidates will be issued with a certificate which will recognise their attendance of Fire Safety Awareness which will be valid for one year, after which a refresher course is required.
Training Duration
- 4 hours
Benefits
- Compliance with the Fire Services Act 1981 – Employees must be given fire safety training
- To ensure current legislation is adhered to regarding fire safety
- To protect staff and visitors by reducing risk through Fire
- Compliance with the Safety health and welfare at work act 2005 regulation 9
- To Prevent Accidents by training staff to identify and eliminate fire hazards
- To assist in the protection of property and valuable resources from fire
- To increase efficiency in emergency situations
Why choose us?
- Courses can be designed to specific site requirements and client specifications
- WTS are a leading accredited provider with recognised bodies in Ireland
- WTS are a registered training provider of courses for Department of Social Protection and FAS
- WTS can provide training on customers’ premises and customise course material accordingly
- Informative and effective course delivery
Fire Warden / Fire Marshall
Course Aim:
This course covers the role of the Fire Warden within the workplace and will provide participants with the skills to deal with a fire in an emergency situation. It emphasises the dangers of fire, the importance of prevention and the necessity of urgent action when a fire breaks out.
Course Objectives:
Participants who complete this course will have a good understanding of:
Course Content:
Assessment / Certification
A certificate of course completion will be issued to each candidate upon successful conclusion of the course.
Training Duration
Benefits
This course covers the role of the Fire Warden within the workplace and will provide participants with the skills to deal with a fire in an emergency situation. It emphasises the dangers of fire, the importance of prevention and the necessity of urgent action when a fire breaks out.
Course Objectives:
Participants who complete this course will have a good understanding of:
- The duties of a Fire Warden
- Chemistry, spread and classes of fire
- The principles of fire prevention
- The types of fire extinguishers
- How to monitor a fire safety programme
- Fire hazards within the workplace
- Actions taken in the event of fire
- How to keep all required records and assist the fire brigade
Course Content:
- Chemistry, spread and classes of fire
- First Aid fire fighting equipment
- Fire detection and alarm systems
- Emergency Lighting
- Fire Prevention
- Evacuation Procedures
- Assisting the fire brigade
- Relevant legislation
- Record keeping
- Role of the Fire Warden
- Management responsibilities
- Practical use of fire extinguishers
- Practice fire procedures
Assessment / Certification
A certificate of course completion will be issued to each candidate upon successful conclusion of the course.
Training Duration
- 1 Day
Benefits
- Legislative compliance
- Fire Awareness skills
- Fire Prevention Awareness
- Managed Evacuation Process
- Improved operational Health & Safety
Occupational First Aid
Course Aim:
The Occupational First Aid course gives participants the skills and knowledge to provide first aid in the workplace and deal with most injuries and medical emergencies at work.
Course Objectives:
This course provides participants with the information required to deal with first aid to accidents and injury situations in the workplace.
Participants who have completed this course will have a good understanding of:
Assessment / Certification
A certificate of course completion will be issued to each candidate upon successful conclusion of the course.
Training Duration
Benefits
The Occupational First Aid course gives participants the skills and knowledge to provide first aid in the workplace and deal with most injuries and medical emergencies at work.
Course Objectives:
This course provides participants with the information required to deal with first aid to accidents and injury situations in the workplace.
Participants who have completed this course will have a good understanding of:
- First aid in the workplace
- Respiratory and cardiac response
- Dealing with injuries
- Burns and electrocution
- First aid in the workplace
- Patient assessment
- Respiratory emergencies
- Cardiac first response
- Wounds and bleeding
- Altered levels of consciousness
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Burns and scalds, chemicals, electric shock
- Wounds and bleeding
- Fractures, sprains, strains and dislocations
- Medical Emergencies
- Unconsciousness
- Burns and Scalds
- Head Injuries
Assessment / Certification
A certificate of course completion will be issued to each candidate upon successful conclusion of the course.
Training Duration
- 3 Days
Benefits
- Legislative compliance
- First response skills
- Basic reaction to injury
- Increased injury awareness
- Improved operational Health & Safety
Warehouse Safety Awareness Training
Course Aim:
This course is aimed at people who are working or intend to work in a warehouse environment. The course is designed to inform learners on the hazards and dangers involved with a warehouse environment.
Course Objectives:
Participants who complete this course will have a good understanding of:
Course Content:
Assessment / Certification
A certificate of course completion will be issued to each candidate upon successful conclusion of the course.
Training Duration
Benefits
This course is aimed at people who are working or intend to work in a warehouse environment. The course is designed to inform learners on the hazards and dangers involved with a warehouse environment.
Course Objectives:
Participants who complete this course will have a good understanding of:
- Duties of employers and employees
- Safe working Systems
- Recognising hazards in the warehouse
- The types of dangers in warehousing
- Racking systems and the hazards
- Safe Working Loads
- Reporting incidents and accidents
- Recognising Chemical Awareness labelling
- The importance of safe working practices
Course Content:
- The Duties of the employer
- The Duties of the employee
- The Racking systems
- Cascade and domino effects of racking accidents
- Importance of correct manual handling techniques
- The basic chemical hazards
- The importance of Safe loading and unloading
- Trips, slips and fall hazards
- The PPE and why they are used
- Working in an enclosed environment
- The importance of communication in warehouse safety
- Cold Storage Hazard awareness
- Dealing with vehicles external and internal
- Fire dangers in a warehouse
Assessment / Certification
A certificate of course completion will be issued to each candidate upon successful conclusion of the course.
Training Duration
- 4 Hours
Benefits
- Legislative compliance
- Warehouse Safety Awareness skills
- Accident Awareness & Prevention
- Basic Risk Assessment Principles
- Improved operational Health & Safety
Manual Handling
Course Aim:
The aim of this Manual Handling Training Course is to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and attitude to enable them to lift and move loads in accordance with good manual handling techniques and to avoid risk of injury.
Course Objectives:
On completion of this course the participants will be able to:
Course Content:
Assessment / Certification
The course will consist of both theoretical and Practical exam
Successful candidate will be issued a certificate upon successful conclusion of the course.
Training Duration
Benefits
The aim of this Manual Handling Training Course is to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and attitude to enable them to lift and move loads in accordance with good manual handling techniques and to avoid risk of injury.
Course Objectives:
On completion of this course the participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of load assessment
- Understand the limitations of the spine and muscular system
- Lift and handle loads safely
Course Content:
- Introduction, Health and Safety Legislation, and Injury profile
- Workplace Hazards, Risks of Injury and Exposure Controls
- Body Mechanics, Normal Movement and Dangerous Movement
- Anatomy of Spine, Structure and Functions
- Safe Manual Handling, Eight Principles of Safe Lifting, Theory and Practice
- Injury Prevention, Exercise, Diet, Rest, Sleep and Sensitive risk groups
Assessment / Certification
The course will consist of both theoretical and Practical exam
Successful candidate will be issued a certificate upon successful conclusion of the course.
Training Duration
- 4 Hours
Benefits
- Legislative compliance
- Safety Awareness skills
- Accident Prevention
- Improved operational Health & Safety
