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Safety Representatives in the Workplace Training Course

Safety Rep

Details

Employers have a duty to consult with their employees, or their representatives, on health and safety matters. This course is aimed at Safety Representatives, Representatives of Employee Safety, Members of Safety Committees, Anyone involved in Workplace Health & Safety Consultation and discusses what they need to do to ensure they are complying with the law.

This one day safety representatives training course provides an understanding of the roles of health and safety representatives and of safety committees. A well trained and properly motivated health and safety representative will make a positive contribution to an organisations safety culture.

Although the course does not require any preparation, it would be useful for the delegate to be familiar with their company’s Health & Safety Policy and Safety Committee arrangements.

Delegates completing the course will receive a Safetymen Certificate of attendance in Safety Representatives in the Workplace.

Who is the course aimed at?

Safety Representatives, Representatives of Employee Safety, Members of Safety Committees, Anyone Involved in Workplace Health & Safety Consultation

Course Objectives

Understand the role and responsibilities of Safety Representatives Delegates learn the functions, duties, and objectives of a Safety Representative, including how safety committees operate and how representatives contribute to them.

Develop a solid foundation in health & safety principles This includes understanding why working safely matters, the consequences of unsafe practices, and the fundamentals of accident prevention.

Differentiate between hazards and risks Learners gain the ability to define hazards, assess risks, and recognise common workplace hazards

Improve safety performance in the workplace Training covers how to identify improvements, implement workplace precautions, and contribute to better overall safety performance

Understand legal requirements and health & safety law Delegates learn the main legal duties, including civil and criminal law, codes of practice, and employer/employee responsibilities

Participate effectively in consultation and communication The course builds skills for engaging with employees and management on safety matters, ensuring meaningful consultation.

Certification

This course certification is provided by Safetymen

Validation Length

Upon completion this course certification is valid for 3 year(s)

Training Methods

  • Classroom
  • Client Premises

Course Duration

The length of this course is The length of this course is One Day

Pricing

Number of Learners Per Person Premium Price *
1 - 3 £225 £255
4 - 4 £210 £240
5 - 5 £175 £205
6 - 7 £150 £180
8 - 10 £140 £170
11 - 11 £130 £160
12 - 12 £120 £150

* Our premium price is for courses that are held during the evenings or on weekends for your convenience

Prerequisites

The following list of prerequisites are required to take this course:

  • 16 years or older
  • free from the effects of drugs and alcohol
  • fluent in spoken and written English

What to Bring

The following items are required to bring on the day of the course:

  • Valid Photo ID - For example Passport or Driving License
  • Clean comfortable clothing, suitable for classroom
  • Lunch, if attending a full day at our Training Centre (although there are many local eateries nearby) - tea and coffee are provided

Course Content

  • Welcome / Introduction

  • Principles of Accident Prevention

  • Sources of Law

  • Criminal and Civil Liabilities

  • Consultation and Involvement of Employees

  • Functions of Employee / Safety Representative and Safety Committees

  • Understanding hazards and risks

  • Monitoring Safety Performance

  • Accident Reporting and Investigation

  • Course Appraisals / Close

Upcoming Events

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