This course is suitable for Boards of Management, ETBs, Principals, Vice-Principals, and other specific role holders. It includes useful information for those managing safety, health and welfare in a school, and for all staff working in a school.

Course duration: 30 minutes

Learning outcomes:

On successful completion of this course you should be able to:

• outline some of the key requirements of the safety, health and welfare at work act 2005
• apply the Guidelines on Managing, Safety, Health and Welfare in Schools
• understand risk assessment and the purpose of a safety statement, including emergency procedures
• demonstrate best practice when managing safety, health and welfare in schools
• utilise the many resources available from the Health and Safety Authority

This course is currently being revised. Please see the Guidelines on Managing Safety, Health and Welfare in Post-Primary Schools and further resources on hsa.ie/education.