School Caretaker Health & Safety

We all know that every School Principal, ETB and Board of Management has a duty of care towards their staff, including Caretakers and Cleaners. This unique course is the only tailored safety course in Ireland for school and college caretakers. Covering a range of relevant subjects, this course is interactive and enjoyable while ensuring that the necessary detail is addressed. Participants regularly praise this course and leave with a greater awareness of health and safety matters in their school or college.

 Course Aims:

• To reduce accidents, injuries, lost working time and claims;
• To provide school caretakers with an overview of health and safety legislation and best practice in a number of key relevant areas;
• To provide certified manual handling training as required by law.
• To provide certified health and safety training as required by law

Course Content:

• Health and Safety Legislation – roles and responsibilities
• Safe Use of Ladders
• Manual Handling (full course)
• Safe Use of Lawnmowers & Strimmers
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Fire – Selection & Use of Fire Extinguishers