On completion of this module, the participant will have the requisite skills, knowledge and competence to fulfil the role as Safety Representative in an organisation. They will understand their role as Safety Representative in promoting, representing employees, communicating and advising on matters relating to occupational safety and health. This module can be taken as a stand-alone module with participants receiving a 10 credit Minor Award at Level 6 or participants can take this module as part of the Higher Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health.

1. Identify the main legislation relating to health and safety in Irish workplaces

2. Understand the duties, functions and roles of those with responsibility for enforcing and complying with safety legislation with specific focus on HSA, employers, employees and safety representatives

3. Understand the functioning of an effective safety representative and safety committee.

4. Communicate safety and health information to peers and supervisors.
5. Conduct hazard identification and risk assessment in a prescribed workplace.

6. Conduct an investigation into a workplace accident.
7. Advise on a range of occupational safety and health issues in the workplace.
8. Demonstrate an ability to resource and keep abreast of health and safety information.