Organisation
profile
The Health and
Safety Authority (HSA) was established under the Safety, Health and Welfare at
Work Act 1989, which has since been replaced by the Safety, Health and Welfare
at Work Act 2005. The main legislative role under the 2005 Act is the
protection of employees and those affected by a work activity from occupational
injury and ill health.
The Authority has
additional functions under the Chemicals Act 2008 and 2010, and other
legislation. In 2014, the Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) was
included under the Authority’s functions.
The Authority
reports to the Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail under
delegated authority from the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Training aim
The aim of the
course is to promote health and safety awareness in the workplace, in
particular achieving and maintaining a safe workplace environment to prevent
vehicle related incidents. The course identifies key ways in which employers,
managers and supervisors can control risks in a workplace where vehicles and
pedestrians interact.
Learning objectives
On successful completion of this course participants should be able to:
• outline the importance of using vehicles that are safe, suitable and fit for purpose for the tasks and environment in which they are used,
• outline the main vehicle safety features to consider in vehicle selection process, and
• outline the key requirements for vehicle maintenance, servicing and checks procedure.
Course outline
The Health and Safety Authority has developed 4 online courses for employers and employees who supervise or manage vehicle related activities in the workplace. This is course 2 - Workplace Transport Safety: Safe Vehicles.
The content is suitable for all work settings including transport and logistics hubs, retail, warehousing and distribution centres, manufacturing sites, healthcare facilities and vehicle testing and repair facilities.
The course is free and accessible 24/7 on https://hsalearning.ie. A once-off registration is required to access any of the courses on hsalearning.ie Learners can download a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Employers and managers can create an online group using a Group Manager facility, and monitor participants' progress.
Course duration
30 minutes.
Assessment &
certification
Certificate of completion from HSA.
Who should attend
Employers, managers, supervisors, employees who supervise or manage vehicle related activities in the workplace.
Website
https://hsa.ie/