Introduction To Health & Safety – Part 1

THE ESSENTIAL COURSE FOR NEW HEALTH AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES.

This course is aimed at new health and safety representatives. During the five day programme you will receive a thorough grounding in:

• The trade union approach to health and safety
• Roles, responsibilities and functions of the health and safety rep
• Workplace health and safety
• Introduction to Health and Safety and the Law
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Risk assessments
• The accident process
• Hazard mapping
• Health and safety – the organising approach

This course is designed to ensure that everyone gets the chance to participate fully through working in small groups, taking part in group discussions, role play and practical exercises. You do not require any previous qualifications or experience to attend this course.

RELEASE

Please note health and safety reps training is a legal right and attracts PAID RELEASE from employers where the CWU is recognised.

LEARNING RESOURCES

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NB The resources are password protected. Please contact courseadmin@cwu.org if you are enrolled on this course but haven’t received a password.