Health and Safety

Health and safety in construction is not a matter to be taken lightly. An organised effort and procedures for identifying workplace hazards and reducing accidents and exposure to harmful situations and substances needs to be front of mind in every aspect of construction at all times. It also includes training of personnel in accident prevention, accident response, emergency preparedness, and use of protective clothing and equipment.

Evidence has shown that well-managed companies achieve high health and safety standards because it is an integral part of the management task.

Below is a list of Structured CPD associated training, useful resources and Unstructured CPD activities relating to Health & Safety.

Examples of Third Party Training Suppliers: Structured CPD

The Health Safety Authority
The Health and Safety Authority website provide details about a number of health and safety training providers and educational bodies that offer formal training and education in health and safety.

Further information is available here

Construction Industry Federation
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) provides a wide range of construction related health and safety management training programmes designed for construction professionals. The programmes are fully accredited by IOSH and QQI which provide the learner with access to the European Educational framework.

http://cif.ie/training-and-development/health-and-safety-courses-by-cif.html

CPD - All Construction Industry Federation Programmes are awarded with Structured CPD points.

University College Cork (UCC) Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Diploma

UCC offer suite of part-time Continuing Education programmes relevant for the Construction Sector which will be delivered in UCC from autumn 2016. They have added a number of new programmes this year. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Diploma course provides the education and training required to ensure the safety, health and welfare of the Irish construction industry workforce. The training is directed at Irish working conditions with particular emphasis on the construction industry. However, the course content is sufficiently broad to allow for new situations in different industries.

http://www.ucc.ie/en/ace-dshwwc/#

The National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO)
The National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) are a certificed FETAC centre of learning and provide a number of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI previously was FETAC) accredited courses.

http://niso.ie/open-courses/

CPD - Structured CPD points can be gained from these programmes. 1 Hour of learning = 1 CPD point.

EazySAFE

EazySAFE are a market leader in online environmental, health & safety training and cloud-based learning management software. We have a comprehensive library of multilingual online courses that are written by our resident environmental, health & safety experts. We strive to make all aspects of our technology user-friendly and our course content easy to understand. EazySAFE can enable your company to deliver consistent training to employees, contractors & temps across all regions.
 
Further information is available at: www.EazySAFE.com

The Centre for Modern Environment (CME)
The CME has a variety of short/CPD courses available for those seeking to meet their CPD obligations as efficiently and as cost effectively as possible. All CPD courses are delivered by industry experts and many act as credits towards professional qualifications.

http://www.cmeireland.com/courses/short-cpd-courses

CPD - Structured CPD points can be gained from these programmes. 1 Hour of learning = 1 CPD point.

Kearney Training & Consultancy (KTC Safety) Ltd
Kearney Training & Consultancy (KTC Safety) Ltd specialise in safety consultancy and safety training and provide a nationwide service.

http://www.ktcsafety.ie/training-courses/

CPD - Structured CPD points can be gained from these programmes. 1 Hour of learning = 1 CPD point.

Pilz
Pilz is your reliable provider of machinery safety and product training. Based on over 30 years' experience and with representatives in more than 40 countries worldwide, our machinery safety training is held internationally to a standardised level and in your local language. We provide practical solutions, even for complex issues of machine safety.

http://www.pilz.com/en-IE/services/trainings

Information resources

• Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government
• Health & Safety Authority
• National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI)
• National Irish Safety Organisation
• Safe Pass programme Information - Safe Pass is a safety awareness training programme for construction workers.
• Health and safety in the construction industry – The Health Service Executive have some good information relating to Health & Safety Regulations in the UK.

Unstructured CPD Resources

• “Definitions of construction and how each definition can apply to your activities” – Health & Safety Authority publication.
• “Programme of Work – 2016” - This is the first programme of work prepared by the Health and Safety Authority under its strategy for 2016 to 2018, and is developed to contribute to our long-term vision of healthy, safe and productive lives. 
• Pilz is a leading, innovative automation technology company and have a selection of videos on the topic of safety.
• The National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) has developed over the years a strong reputation for organising premier health and safety events and resources about Occupational Safety and Health.
• Health & Safety Review (HSR) is a subscription magazine providing comprehensive coverage of occupational health and safety and environmental issues. 

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