WorkSafe Ireland

School Caretakers

Health & Safety Training Course

School Caretaker

Has YOUR Caretaker Been Trained?

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.

This course can be delivered to a group of Caretakers anywhere in Ireland and on a date that suits – please contact us to discuss. Also – see our public course schedule for dates and venues of upcoming public access courses if you only need one or two places.

“This 1 day course is tailored, certified, educational, and easily understood… highly recommended”

“Thought everything was covered in good detail – 10/10

“Tutor was friendly, engaging and competent throughout a range of topics – learned a lot!”

“Meeting up and speaking to other Caretakers helped me solve a few concerns there and then”

 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

There are no scheduled courses/events at present. For group/custom courses get in touch.

Upcoming Courses

VDU Assessor Course Aim

The aim of this VDU Assessor course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills to be able to assess Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Workstations and advise others on the correct set up of workstations.

Course Objectives
  • Identify the hazards associated with Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
  • Explain the harm posed by Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
  • Explain the legislation that applies to Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
  • Carry out a Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Workstation Assessment (Office Based and Home Based Workers)
Content
  • What is Display Screen Equipment
  • What is Ergonomics
  • Why Assess
  • Legal requirements
  • Minimum Requirements
  • Vulnerable Groups
  • Anatomy & back care
  • Ergonomic principles and Risk Assessment
  • Skills demonstration
Resources

On completion of this course learners will have access to our online resources complete with interactive exercises, guide documents, Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessment Sheets and Checklists.

Location

Currently we are delivering this course online only.

Course Certification

On successful completion of this VDU Assessor course, delegates will receive a Synergy Risk Management VDU Assessor Certificate.

Why complete this course?

The Health & Safety Authority require that VDU assessments are carried out for all computer users. This is outlined in the Safety Health and Welfare (General Application) Regulations: Chapter 5 of Part 2.

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Contact us today via email info@worksafe.ie or call us on 053 94 81445 (Wexford) . . Lets Talk !

Certified Courses

Safe Pass Wexford Certified Training

Our courses are all certified and done in accordance with award body guidelines and internationally best practices.

Qualified & Professional

Safe Pass Wexford Certified Training

Our team of trainers are professional and experienced in dealing with individuals and groups from any sector to ensure you get the most of any of our courses.

Custom on Site Courses

Safe Pass Wexford Certified Training

For groups or large companies we can provide on site certified training to suit your needs. Get in touch to find out more.

Our Facilities

Our modern, spacious and comfortable training centres in Gorey Business Park and our Dublin base on the Belgard Road are ideal learning environments. Each venue offers ample free car parking with the additional benefit of a Luas stop close by in Dublin. Equipped with the most advanced AV equipment and practical training aids, we bring training to life!

Testimonials

“We have always found that Declan and his team exhibit a high level of expertise in the health and safety training and consultancy services they provide. Training evaluation and feedback from train...

Cathal Beale - Chief Executive, Irish National Stud