FETAC Level 4
Purpose: To give workers a greater awareness of their responsibilities including all relevant aspects of workplace safety and safety legislation. The course is designed to be interactive and will also be tailored to suit the needs of the learners involved.
Course Content
1: Health & Safety Legislation
- Factories Act 1955
- Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2007
- General Application Regulations 2005
- Relevant Legislation
2: Hazard Identification
- Common Office Hazards
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Reduction & Control
- Keeping Your Office Safe
3: VDUs & Ergonomics
- Workstations, Chairs & Keyboards
- Placement of Equipment
- Correct Posture
- Breaks & Exercises
4: Workplace Machinery
- Cords, Cables & Electrical Hazards
- Photocopiers & Printer Noise
- Printer Inks & Chemicals
- VDU Eyestrain
5: Manual Handling
- Office Equipment & Furniture
- Stationery and Supplies
- Correct Lifting Techniques
- Twisting and Bending
- Team Work
- Mechanical Aids
6: Electrical Safety
- What is Electrical Equipment?
- Injury Types
- Testing and Tagging
- Contractors
- Reporting Faults
7: Fire Safety
- Fire Prevention
- Alerting the Fire Service
- Use of Fire Extinguishers
- P.A.S.S. System
- Evacuation Drills
8: Relevant Workplace Hazards
- Air Contaminants
- Ventilation
- Stress
- Noise
- Housekeeping
- Slips, Trips and Falls
- Office Chemicals
Duration: One Day
Entry Requirements: None
Qualification: FETAC Level 4
Course Code: C10272
Assessment: Multiple choice questionnaire
Progression: We are confident that your success in completing Workplace Safety will
stimulate you to progress further. NCU Training would like to offer you
an opportunity to take part in one or more of our range of short courses
that we feel offer suitable progression:
Occupational First Aid
Safety and Health at Work
NCU Workplace Safety Course Descriptor
FETAC Workplace Safety Course Descriptor