Safety

Health & Safety in Agriculture

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Location of Course	Available at a number of regional locations - TBC
Trainer	TBC
Methods of Assessment	Evaluations
Learning Outcomes	Better Health and Safety in your Farm Enterprise
Eligibility	All farmers and farm employees Intended for farmers who wish learn about Health and Safety and complete the Farm Safety Code of Practice - Risk Assessment document. It addresses the main areas of farm hazards and offers advice on solutions and control measures.
Further Enquiries	Celine Reynolds Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager Tel: 01 426 0324 Mob: 086 687 8648 Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie
Course Content	Introduction & Housekeeping • Aims & Objectives Background to Farm Safety • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment / Workplace Hazards • Reasons for Health and Safety Work Safety legislation and duty of care on the farmer • Duties of Employers • Duties of Employees Accident / incident Statistics • Trends in Farm Deaths • 2010 Farming & Forestry Fatalities by Incident Cause • Non-Fatal Accidents • The Causes of Accidents • Consequences of Injury and Ill Health • Safety Culture Guidance to Completion of Farm Safety Risk Assessment Document • Farm Safety Code of Practice • Risk Assessment Document • Children on Farms • Older Farmers Tractors, Farm Vehicles and ATV'S • Safe use of all-terrain vehicles (ATV's) • Tractors Livestock • Loading and Unloading • Animal Behaviour • Fear responses Farmyard and Building Safety • Workshop / repairs • Portable and fixed equipment • Chainsaws • Electricity • Chemical Health of farmers • Personal health • Biohazards from Slurry, Cattle Waste and Mouldy Feeds and Bedding • Personal Protective Equipment • Manual handling Safety Signs on Farms • Types of signs - colours and shapes Competence and Training Reporting of Accidents Safe System of Work Plan
Financial Support	50% Skillnet grant
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	TBC
Duration	Varying lengths of course available - to suit all requirements
Number of Places	10 per course
Course Fee	Dependent on preferred length of course

Available to Job Seekers:

No

Certified:

No

Chainsaw Safety

Network:

Farm Business Skillnet

Location of Course	Kilmeague, Naas, Co Kildare
Trainer	Dermot Casey Tree Care, Upper Quartertown, Mallow, Co Cork
Methods of Assessment	Evaluations
Eligibility	Open to all
Further Enquiries	Celine Reynolds Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager Tel: 01 426 0324 Mob: 086 687 8648 Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie
Entry Requirements	None
Course Content	Timber Forwarders Introduction Safety awareness Pre use inspection Hydraulic inspection Maintenance Computer system A range of practical Timber Forwarders assessments covering the various types of forest machines (Timber Forwarder, Timber Harvester, Valmet, Timberjack, Silvatec, Ponsse, Lako etc.) for candidates who wish to be identified as a competent operator and promote a professional image. The Timber Forwarder assessment requires a practical demonstration of the candidate's competence on the base category and operation being taken. The skills to be assessed will cover safety features, PPE, good operating practice, underpinning knowledge and understanding will be assessed orally.
Financial Support	50% Skillnet Grant
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Saturday 26th January 2013
Subjects Taught	Practical Chainsaw Safety
Duration	One day
Number of Places	10
Course Fee	€60 per Trainee

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

Basic Food Safety - Level 1

Network:

Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet

Location of Course	Talbot Hotel Portlaoise Road Carlow
Methods of Assessment	It is an interactive course combining a PowerPoint presentation, video, class questions and group exercises. Participants are actively encouraged to participate during this course. All participants will be provided with hand-outs and the "Hygiene Sense" book.
Learning Outcomes	On completion of this course, participants will be able to identify the risks and hazards involved in food handling and will have a basic understanding in the prevention of those risks. Participants will be able to understand their requirements under food safety legislation as well as following best work practice in the work place. This course fulfils the level 1 guidelines provided by the FSAI(Food Safety Authority of Ireland), FSAI.ie
Further Enquiries	Theresa t: 059 913 2152 e: admin@cktraining.ie
Course Content	The course consists of the following 6 modules: • An Introduction to Food Safety and Hazards • Microbiological Hazards and Controls • Contamination Hazards and Controls • Personal Hygiene • Cleaning • Pest Awareness
Financial Support	This course is free of charge to the unemployed on a first come basis. Check the link below for eligibility www.skillnets.ie/job-seekers/eligibility-criteria
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Enrolment is ongoing for this course delivery date is 18th of June 2013
Duration	From 9.00am to 1.00pm Or 2.00pm. to 6.00pm.
Comment	The course is 4 - 4.5 hours in length and there is a 30 minute Level 1 examination at the end of this course.
Course Fee	€30 per person

Course Web Page:

http://www.cktraining.ie/healthsafety.html

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

Manual Handling Instructor

Network:

Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet

Location of Course	Carlow
Eligibility	Click the link below for Job Seekers eligibility www.skillnets.ie/job-seekers/eligibility-criteria.
Further Enquiries	Theresa t: 059 913 2152 e: admin@cktraining.ie
Course Content	This course is for those that want to be qualified as a manual handling instructor or involved in carrying out manual handling risk assessments in the workplace. Legislation Structure of the Spine Injury to the Spine Fitness Ergonomics Principles of Safer Moving & Handling Practical Exercise
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Enrolment is ongoing. Course dates are: 25th of April, 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd of May, 2013
FETAC Code	6S0242: Manual Handling Instruction
Subjects Taught	Legislation Requirements and Health Benefit Anatomy and Back Care Ergonomics Principles and Risk Assessments Manual Handling Principles and Techniques Planning and Design of Manual Handling Training Programmes Delivery of Manual Handling Training
Duration	5 days
Course Fee	€325.00 per person

Course Web Page:

http://www.cktraining.ie/healthsafety.html

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

Yes

Food Safety Training: Food Hygiene & HACCP

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County Tipperary Skillnet

Location of Course	Clonmel
Trainer	Bernadette Stocksborough, Food Safety Training
Methods of Assessment	Exam at the end and successful candidates will be awarded a Food Safety Training Certificate of Attendance
Learning Outcomes	Upon completion of the programme participants will be able to: - Define food poisoning; understand how it occurs and the main causes of food contamination. - Explain the importance of correct storage, preparation, handling and cooking of food. - List the legal responsibilities of the food worker. - List the structural requirements of a food premises. - Recognize a pest infestation and how to control it. - Explain the importance of cleaning and cleaning schedules. - Explain the purpose of H.A.C.C.P.
Further Enquiries	Sabrina Guida Tel: 052 61 91103 Email: sabrina@clonmelchamber.com
Course Content	This programme aims to enable the caterer to conform to up to date hygiene legislation, including various E.U. Directives and the Irish Standard I.S. 340:2007
Financial Support	The price is inclusive of Grant Aid
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Tuesday 16th & Thursday 18th April 2013
Subjects Taught	Food Hygiene This session highlights the value of good hygiene practices versus problems that can arise from poor hygiene practices: microbiology and the growth needs of bacteria. Food Contamination Physical, chemical, microbial and Allergen contamination of food, the possible sources of these contaminants including how they enter the food chain. Food Delivery and Storage Deals with proper reception, handling and storage of food in the food premises. Food Preparation, Cooking and Service The importance of proper temperature control and implementation of the requirements of IS340: Hygiene in the Catering Sector. Personal Hygiene The law in relation to personal hygiene for food workers and describes good personal hygiene practices. Design, Layout of Food Premises and Pest Control The structural requirements in a food premises and the law in relation to the operation of a food premises. Pest control explains the problems with common pests, including the recognition and prevention of infestations. Cleaning The importance of good cleaning procedures and cleaning programmes are highlighted. An Introduction to H.A.C.C.P. Knowledge of how H.A.C.C.P. works, and the role of the food worker in the operation of a successful H.A.C.C.P. system.
Duration	2 days from 6.00pm - 8.30pm.
Number of Places	6
Course Fee	€50.00

Course Web Page:

http://www.countytipperaryskillnet.com/courses.php?bc=viewcourse&courseid=174

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

Yes

Management of HACCP & Food Safety

Network:

Rural Food Skillnet

Location of Course	Killarney and Cork
Trainer	Mary Daly & Associates
Further Enquiries	Project Managers: Eilish Broderick/John Moriarty 12 The Square Listowel Co. Kerry 068 23429
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Start Dates: 08/04/2013 - Killarney 09/04/2013 - Cork
Duration	5 days
Number of Places	10
Course Fee	€400 for member companies

Available to Job Seekers:

No

Certified:

No

Primary Course in Food Hygiene

Network:

Rural Food Skillnet

Location of Course	Cork and Kerry
Further Enquiries	Tel: 086 260 6304 Fax: 068 23 390 Email: info@ruralfoodskillnet.com
Course Content	This is a holistic food safety programme that deals with HACCP Implementation and Auditing, Food Safety Training, Complaint Handling and Liaison with the Environmental Health Officers. The programme is designed to assist clients in operating at the highest level of food safety on a continuous basis and at the same time limit their exposure in terms of litigation and risks with the relevant food safety officials.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Start Dates: 07/05/2013 10/06/2013 08/07/2013
Number of Places	12
Course Fee	€150 (€110 for eligible Rural Food Skillnet member companies)

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

Yes

Safety Representative

Network:

Waterford Chamber Skillnet

Location of Course	Waterford Chamber Skillnet, 2 Georges Street. Waterford
Trainer	Cathal Gaffney, Carriag Safety
Eligibility	This FETAC Level 5 course is ideal for employees who have been nominated as Safety Representatives in their workplace and wish to foster a proactive communication between management and employees on health and safety issues.
Further Enquiries	Contact: Sara - 051 311139 Email: skillnet@waterfordchamber.ie
Financial Support	Funding applied
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Enrollment Date: 10th June 2013 Start Date: 11th June 2013 Course Dates: 11th, 18th & 25th June 2013
FETAC Code	L22487: Health and Safety Representation
Subjects Taught	The content will include: • Health and Safety Legislation: Common Law Duty of Care / 2005 Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act / 2007 General Applications Regulations and other relevant areas of legislation. • Role and Function of the Safety Representative and Safety Consultation: A detailed review of section 25 of the 2005 Act. Syndicate exercises to be used. • The Role of the Safety Representative in Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment at Work. • Accident Investigation and Reporting: The role of the safety representative in completing accident investigation and implementing preventative strategies. Case studies. • Manual Handling(optional) • Chemical Safety • Active and Reactive Monitoring • Effective Communication Skills • Assessment Test & Course De-Brief
Duration	3 days
Number of Places	Available
Course Fee	Skillnet Member: €290 Chamber Member: €315 Non Member: €340

Course Web Page:

http://www.waterfordskillnet.ie/images/uploads/courses/Carraig_Safety_Consultants_-_Safety_Rep.pdf

Available to Job Seekers:

No

Certified:

Yes

Manufacturing Business

Network:

Waterford Chamber Skillnet

Location of Course	Waterford Institute of Technology
Trainer	Waterford Institute of Technology
Methods of Assessment	Online Assessment - Facilited in the Workplace or College
Learning Outcomes	1. Students will learn to understand why we use Risk Assessments and how to write one. 2. Understand why SOP's and policies are in place which greatly increases the liklihood of compliance. 3. Problem solve on a day to day basis; apply methodolgies such as root cause analysis. 4. Gain an understanding of the elements of Project Management which increases the success rate of immiment projects.
Further Enquiries	Conact Sara - 051 311139 Email: skillnet@waterfordchamber.ie
Entry Requirements	Fetac Level 5 or relevant life experience
Careers or Further Progression	The minor award is offered part time over 6 months. The certificate is promotes on the job learning combined with online delivery amd assessment of up-to-date and approved content. The result is a nationally recognised qualification which provides a further step onto the National Qualifications Framework and cane be used to set in motion staff progression through certificed training.
Course Content	The Certificate is aimed primarily at operations and supervisory staff in the manufacturing plant. It is devised to suit a variety of industries including Pharma, medical devices, high volume manufacturing and food based manufacturing. The user friendly content delivery enables employers to manage shift cycles and upskill staff with far greater results.
Financial Support	Funding applied
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Enrollment Date: 22/05/2013 Start Date:30/05/2013
Subjects Taught	The topics covered: 1. Manufacturing Systems and Standards 2. Lean Manufacting 3. Health & Safety 4. Quality Manufacturing 5. Project Management
Duration	6 months - Each Thursday afternoon from 2:00 - 5:00pm Time allowed for holidays during August
Comment	Successful participants of this programme shall receive a HETAC Level 6 Minor Award and 40 credits on the NFQ.
Number of Places	Available
Course Fee	€650 per participant

Course Web Page:

http://www.waterfordskillnet.ie/courses/details/certificate_in_manufacturing_business_-_minor_award

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

Yes

JSSP - Safety & Health in the Workplace

Network:

Waterford Chamber Skillnet

Location of Course	Waterford
Trainer	Janet Tumelty, New Links Training
Eligibility	Participants Must be a jobseeker and in receipt of payment through social protection. Also open to Jobsbridge participants. Not open to CE/CI scheme participants.
Further Enquiries	Contact Kelly - 051 311135 Email kelly.luders@waterfordchamber.ie
Entry Requirements	Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and / or relevant life and work experience.
Course Content	The aim of this module is to equip learners with a broad range of Health & Safety skills that will enable them to incorporate H&S best practice in to their work. The programme is also aimed at up skilling individuals who are changing career path or for those who wish to embark on a career where health and safety knowledge and skills are mandatory. This programme aims to help professionals who wish to pursue a career in training in a specific area of health and safety to develop their individual learning plan aimed at achieving their goals. Understand the concepts of safety and health • Recognize the factors that influence health, safety and welfare • Apply the principles and procedures of health and safety to the workplace • Understand the importance of hazard identification and risk assessment • Promote safe working practices and procedures • Be familiar with core legislation in the area of safety, health and welfare
Financial Support	100% grant aided by Skillnets
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Enrolment Date: 6th May 2013 Start Date: 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th, 16th May 2013
FETAC Code	D20165: Safety and Health at Work
Duration	6 days
Number of Places	Available
Course Fee	N/a

Course Web Page:

http://www.waterfordskillnet.ie/courses/jssp_details/jssp_-_safety_health_in_work_-_fetac_level_5_certificate

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

Yes

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