Welcome to this Health and Safety online Induction course. The aim of this programme is to inform you of the importance and benefits of safety in the workplace and to provide an overview of the legislation you need to be aware of to ensure that you, your co-workers and your charges are all operating in the safest environment possible.
The content in this course is designed in line with The Childcare (Pre-school Services Regulations) (No 2), of 2006. However, you must also to be aware of your obligations under the guidelines issued by the following bodies, such as:
Safety Health and Welfare at Work, or SHAWW Act 2005.
Siolta: The National Quality Framework
The National Standards for Pre-school Services
Children First: National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children
Aistear: The National Curriculum for Preschool Children
This course is designed to provide recommendations and practical guidance on the appropriate provision of childcare facilities, ensuring the child’s safety to learn and further their development in a safe environment.
Ok, so if you are ready, let’s begin.