Our Services

Safety Management systems:

We help organisations improve safety in the workplace by identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing systems that will reduce the likelihood of injury occurring at work. We will ensure that your organisation is in compliance with all safety regulations • Safety Management Systems Employers are obliged to have a Safety Statement – a system of policies and procedures used to manage risk. It specifies how a company will manage the safety of its staff. • Our role in producing document: Take into account type of Work your Company does Identify hazards Access risks Outline a safe way of carrying out the work • Objectives: Enable you to satisfy legal requirements Demonstrate effective risk management Reduce risks to employees Develop staff expertise An example of such a system is OHSAS 18001. This is a health and safety management system specification, which can be accredited by external bodies once implemented in the workplace.

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Health & Safety Legislation:

The SHWW (Safety Health & Welfare at Work) Act 2005 imposes very strict rules on owners, partners, directors and employers. Unlike other responsibilities these obligations cannot be contracted out. The primary document that underpins all health safety in the workplace is a coherent safety policy and procedure document. This is required to prove company policy commitment and to allow interested parties to refer to detail and audit safety management. Careful consideration of the work area can reduce risk and eliminate hazards at source

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Bad Advice:

Bad advice can sometimes cost a company badly needed resources, ill informed managers can at times jump to costly conclusions to save a prosecution or injury claim. Connacht Safety School can solve many of these problems for you, by identifying work related illness or disability promptly staff like computer operators can be retrained or mentored to help themselves in the majority of cases. Computer operators can sometimes feel unloved or put upon; repetitive operations can sometimes engender many negative thoughts whilst staffs are working. Consideration of the relevant problems can sometimes improve productivity and improve staff morale. Improving mutual respect at the work face will be win-win situation for all persons concerned. The creation and implementation of good safety policies can reap intangible benefits for many undertakings. Good staff relations, less sickness and absenteeism can be a spin off benefit of practical safety management.

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The H.S.A:

The H.S.A at present is promoting the philosophy that good business can be linked to good health and safety arrangements, and we wholeheartedly endorse this ethos. The ultimate aim of Connacht Safety School is to help your Business integrate good practice at a sensible cost whilst helping you to train your staff and change their workplace for the better. To lessen the risk of prosecution or litigation we can offer you tried and tested methods to regulate and audit your operations. In time we would like to feel that your company will not need to rely on outside consultants as we steer you and your staff to a more regulated approach to safety compliance. There is not an employer in existence that can operate without risk or in a fault free manner, we feel that by risk assessing your work area and identifying hazards that can appear suddenly, you can definitely safeguard your long term well being.

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Approach:

As we approach the next century work related illness and disability will become ever more prevalent, to safeguard the viability of your company we earnestly advise you to act now to help you and to your staff enjoy the future together. We will be happy to audit and consider your operations at little or no cost to assess you safety management needs. Risk assessment of your work operations or work stations can be accomplished very quickly. We can create and produce a health and safety policy in partnership with your duty holders in a matter of days. If you as a senior partner, director, or manager have a concern about where your company is with regard

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Consultation:

Connacht safety school is one of Ireland's leading safety consultancy services, with more than 10 years' experience in helping clients satisfy health and safety regulations. Our services conform to the highest standards in Europe, and each of our consultants is an expert in his or her area. Our mission is to provide customised solutions that work for you and your bussiness

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Safety Training:

We provide training on all aspects of health and safety at work, tailored to suit your organisation. Our training consultants are among the most experienced in the country, having worked with a wide range of high-profile companies for the past Ten years. Our courses raise awareness of safety issues at work, protect your employees, and save you money

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First Aid Courses :

If you wish to organize your own on -site training please contact us, we would be happy to tailor it around your schedule. Course Description: Basic First Aid Course Duration: 2 Days Course Times: 9.30am to 4.30pm Certification: By First Aid Training Service for 2yrs on successful completion of Written & Practical Assessment. Venue: Cost: €100.pp Instructors Qualifications: Certified by the National Ambulance Training School. Irish Water Safety , Fire Service. Course Includes: Principles of First Aid – Adult C.P.R. Choking (Conscious & Unconscious) – Bleeding & Shock Bandaging Skills. Unconsciousness & Head Injuries, Fainting. – Fractures, Burns, Poisons & Electrocution. Medical Emergencies: Asthma -Diabetes – Epilepsy Short Assessment: Pass 50%.

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Heart Saver AED Training:

Course Description: Heart saver AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Course Duration: 4 Hours. Our Heart saver AED Course is endorsed by the following organisations, as we are a recognised training site for: • American Heart Association. • Irish Heart Foundation. Course Objectives • To learn to recognise the signs and symptoms of four major emergencies • To learn the correct operation of the AED machine • To learn when it is appropriate to use the AED machine The Heart saver AED Course teaches the basic techniques of adult CPR and how to use an AED. Students also learn about using barrier devices in CPR and giving first aid for choking. The course teaches how to recognize the signs of four major emergencies: heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest and foreign-body airway obstruction 15 people per day develop cardiac arrest in Ireland outside of a Hospital setting – it could happen within your organisation next.

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BLS-Healthcare Providers Adult & Paediatric:

If you can wish you can book this course for your workplace or group (min 6people).We can arrange courses at a time to suite your needs, at our location, or at a training centre Nationwide. Also available to individuals on request. This is video based training recognized by the American Heart Association / Irish Heart Foundation and includes the following: • Recognition & Treatment of Paediatric Cardiac Emergencies & foreign body airway obstruction. Participants receive current AHA Textbook. Duration of course: 4 hours. Certification: 2 years upon successful completion of practical & written assessments. Typical Audience: Healthcare professionals. Recognition & Treatment of Paediatric Cardiac Emergencies – CPR for Adult-Infant -Child – Foreign body airway obstruction.

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Fetac Level 5 Occupational First Aid:

Course Details: This is a comprehensive 3 day FETAC level 5 certification course which covers all the essential aspects of the occupational first aid as outlined in module D20188 and was introduced on 1 September 2008. This course will provide the learner with the knowledge, practical skills to give effective life support, diagnose and treat injuries or illness, and maintain care and comfort of the casualty and an understanding required to provide and co-ordinate first aid in the workplace in compliance with the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (general application) Regulation 2007, part 7 – chapter 2, First Aid and associated guide to these regulations. An occupational first aider is a qualified person who is trained by a registered competent instructor in accordance with the standard of Ireland and the P.H.E.C.C The new 2008 standard consists of 8 units as listed below and includes Cardiac First Responder training in automated external defibrillators (AED’S) all our First Aid trainers are registered Occupational First Aid Instructors with the health and safety authority OFAAA.

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Assisstant Swimming Teachers course:

Assisstant Swimming Teachers Award To ensure that Assistant Swimming Teachers will possess a basic knowledge of the rudiments of swimming teaching before embarking on a comprehensive course. Prerequisites: 1. Current Water Safety Certificate not less than Rescue 2 or equivalent. 2. Minimum age of 16 years. 3. Have completed a course under recognised course tutors. Candidates being assessed must have attended for at least 75% of the course. (The course consists of 6 hours theory and 6 hours practical)

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Full Swimming Teachers Award:

Full Swimming Teachers Award To set and maintain a standard of the highest order for those who wish to participate in the teaching of swimming whether professionally or on a voluntary basis. PREREQUISITES: Candidate must: (a) Hold a current Water Safety Certificate of a standard not less than Rescue 2 or equivalent. (b) Have attained the age of 18 years. (c) Be holder of an Assistant Swimming Teacher Award. (d) Have completed a course in Swimming Teaching under qualified tutors before Examination.

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Beach Lifeguard & Pool Lifeguard Courses:

All IWS Qualified Lifeguards are recognised Internationally by our affiliation, as the Irish National Water Safety Body, with International Life Saving. Pool Lifeguard Award The aim of the IWS National Beach Lifeguard Award is to establish, a corps of dedicated and specifically trained personnel, for the patrol of our beaches Preferred entry level is Rescue 2 Award of Irish Water Safety Objectives To train and assess for competencies in: - Fitness, knowledge, judgement and self-discipline. Ability to observe and patrol a beach area. Abilities to render first aid and work as a team member. To deal with the public in a courteous and professional manner. Specification: Part A Land Practical – includes BLS (Basic Life Support) Part B Pool Practical Part C Open Water Practical All sections should be completed within a four-month period. PARTS A and B must be successfully completed before training commences for PART C. NOTE: Part C must be carried out on a beach. A beach is defined as an area of foreshore, open to the sea or ocean. See Course Page for full details.

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Manual Handling Courses:

What Is Manual Handling? Manual handling means more than just lifting or carrying something. The term ‘manual handling’ is used to describe a range of activities including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, moving, holding or restraining an object, animal or person. It also covers activities which require the use of force or effort such as pulling a lever, or operating power tools. What's The Problem? Up to one third of all work injuries in Ireland occur during manual handling. In 2000, 35% of the accidents reported to the Health and Safety Authority were injuries resulting from manual handling activity. Most of the reported accidents involving manual handling tasks cause back injury although hands arms and feet are also vulnerable. Sometimes the person injured never fully recovers or requires a long period of rehabilitation before they are able to work again. Employers & Employees We provide a half day course dealing with all aspects of manual handling tailored to your unique working environment. Our instructors while on your site will look at any risks that may involved for your employees. Duration: 4 hours. Certificate: Valid for 3 years.

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