Aims of the programme: · Raise the standard of safety awareness in the construction industry · To ensure that all site personnel undergo basic health and safetyawareness training with the view to making a positive contribution to the prevention of accidents and avoidance of health hazards · To maintain a register of personnel who have received such training · To provide all participants with a FAS Safe Pass registration card which will indicate that the holder has attended a formal course in health and safety awareness BENEFITS TO EMPLOYERS Improves safety culture Reduction in accidents on site Reduction in lost time due to accidents Improve employee morale Identification of personnel with recognised Safety Awareness Training BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES Improved health and safety awareness Recognition of safety training Personnel development Provision of a Safe Pass registration card Improved employment prospects COURSE CONTENT · The reasons for promoting safety · Health and safety at work legislation · Accident reporting and emergency procedure · Accident prevention · Health and hygiene · Manual handling · Working at heights · Working with electricity · Underground and Overhead services · Use of hand-held equipment and tools · Personal protective equipment · Safe use of vehicles · Noise and vibrations · Excavations and confined spaces GRANT AID ETS is an approved registered trainer (Reg. No. 900936) in course provision and are F.A.S. approved. Our training programs may be grant aided where applicants qualify under the Construction Training Incentive Scheme. Grants are paid only after course completion.