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School Caretaker Health & Safety Training Course

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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

 

Subcategories

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: 

On completion of this VDU Assessor course delegates will be able to: 

  • 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 on line 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.

School Caretakers Health & Safety Course 20th of February 2025

Event Date Thu, 20 Feb, 2025 | 9:30 am
Event End Date Thu, 20 Feb, 2025 | 4:00 pm
Registration Start Date Mon, 31 Jul, 2023 12:00 am
Spaces 6
Cut off date Wed, 19 Feb, 2025 | 11:00 pm
Individual Price Three Hundred and Twenty Five
Location
Tallaght - Dublin West Ed. Centre
Old Blessington Rd, Tallagh, Dublin 24 D24 PX59
Tallaght - Dublin West Ed. Centre
€325.00 6

School Caretakers Health & Safety Course 27th of March 2025

Event Date Thu, 27 Mar, 2025 | 9:30 am
Event End Date Thu, 27 Mar, 2025 | 4:00 pm
Registration Start Date Mon, 31 Jul, 2023 12:00 am
Spaces 5
Cut off date Wed, 26 Mar, 2025 | 11:00 pm
Individual Price Three Hundred and Twenty Five
Location
Athlone Springs Hotel
Monksland, Athlone, Co. Roscommon, N37 F9T3
Athlone Springs Hotel
€325.00 5

School Caretakers Health & Safety Course 11th of April 2025

Event Date Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 | 9:30 am
Event End Date Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 | 4:00 pm
Registration Start Date Mon, 31 Jul, 2023 12:00 am
Spaces 10
Cut off date Thu, 10 Apr, 2025 | 11:00 pm
Individual Price Three Hundred and Twenty Five
Location
Tallaght - Dublin West Ed. Centre
Old Blessington Rd, Tallagh, Dublin 24 D24 PX59
Tallaght - Dublin West Ed. Centre
€325.00 10

Basic First Aid 18th of April 2025

Event Date Fri, 18 Apr, 2025 | 9:30 am
Event End Date Fri, 18 Apr, 2025 | 4:00 pm
Registration Start Date Mon, 31 Jul, 2023 12:00 am
Spaces 10
Cut off date Thu, 17 Apr, 2025 | 11:00 pm
Individual Price one hundred and fifty euro
Location
Gorey Business Pk
Gorey Business Park, Gorey
Gorey Business Pk
€150.00 10

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 our 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.

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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!

 

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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

Contact Us

Work Safe Ireland
Unit 12 Enterprise Centre,
Gorey Business Park,
Gorey, Co. Wexford.

Phone: +353 (0)53 9481445
Email: info@worksafe.ie

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