Integra Training and Consulting

Course Summary

This course is designed for all current or potential safety representatives within the waste industry. In order for the safety representatives to carry out their functions effectively they must receive suitable and sufficient training. This three day accredited course provides delegates with a full understanding of their duties and what they will need to know to be able to effectively fulfil them, whilst focusing specifically on the areas relating to the waste industry.

Course Content

  • Role, Legal Duties and Functions of Safety Representatives within the Waste Industry
  • Health and safety Legislation and Policies within the Waste Industry
  • The Role of Safety Committees
  • Risk assessment & Hazard Identification (e.g. COSHH, Noise, Manual Handling, Electricity)
  • Accident reporting & investigation & RIDDOR requirements
  • The influence of Human Factors
  • Practical Workplace Inspection and Examination

Ways to Study

In-Company – This programme can be delivered on site flexibily to meet the needs of your organisation. For further information please contact the Integra team.

Teaching and Assessment

The assessment consists of a written examination and a practical workplace inspection.  The 45 minute examination consists of multiple choice and short answer questions.

Entry Requirements

There are no set entry requirements for IOSH Safety for Safety Representatives in the Waste Industry, although a good command of the English language is essential.

Course Duration

IOSH Safety for Safety Representatives in the Waste Industry is a three day programme.

Professional Body Memberships

Having gained the NEBOSH National General Certificate you are eligible for membership of the institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) – Tech IOSH and Associate Membership of the IIRSM.

Where Next

Upon completion of IOSH Safety for Safety Representatives in the Waste Industry delegates can progress onto:

  • NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health

Book your Place

To book a place on the IOSH Safety for Safety Representatives in the Waste Industry please click here or call us on +44 (0)191 515 3341