Safety & Health at Work: FETAC Level 5 - Softcover

Nifast

 
9780717157334: Safety & Health at Work: FETAC Level 5
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0717157334 ISBN 13: 9780717157334
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

A new textbook based on the revised FETAC module (5N1794) introducing the knowledge, skill and competence to promote and maintain safety and health in a work environment. * Analyses the duties of employers and employees as specified in current safety, health and welfare at work legislation. * Discusses the role and function of the Health and Safety Authority. * Examines the importance of communication, training and safe and healthy work practices. * Explains the causes, prevention, reporting and recording of accidents and dangerous occurrences, and presents guidance on emergency procedures. * Identifies specific hazards and risks when working with equipment and the appropriate procedures for use and disposal of hazardous materials and waste. * Examines issues related to infection prevention and control, including emergency procedures for suspected contamination. * Investigates risk factors in relation to safety, including the effects of medication, alcohol and drugs. * Details the contents of a first aid kit and their appropriate uses. Written For: All courses where Safety and Health at Work (5N1794) is a component module.

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About the Author

Nifast is a FETAC accredited leading specialist in health and safety training in Ireland and is associated with the Health and Safety Authority, IOSH, NISO and RoSPA.

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Publisher
Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Publication date
2015
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0717157334
ISBN 13 
9780717157334
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
160