Workplace Transport Safety – Safe Workplace

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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and Safety Authority (HSA) was established under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989, which has since been replaced by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.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 key considerations for a safe workplace arrangements that support the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians,

• outline the key considerations when choosing, using, working with and maintaining vehicles in the workplace,

• outline the key safe work procedures and rules that support workplace transport safety, and

• outline the key risk management and supervision steps to achieve a safe workplace for vehicle activities.

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 1 - Workplace Transport Safety: Safe Workplace.

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

45 minutes.

Assessment & certification

Certificate of completion from HSA.

Who should attend

Employers, managers, supervisors.

Website

https://hsa.ie/