What is Disability?
Terminology associated with the field of Disability, Historical Perspective of Disability,

The Range and Extent of Disability in Ireland, Advocacy and Self Advocacy, Barriers and
their effects, Communication Issues –

Appropriate Language and Attitudes for Individuals working in the field of Disability,
Disability Awareness –
specific conditions- –

Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Functional Limitations, Effects on Families and Carers: for example - CVA/Stroke; Multiple Sclerosis; Polio; Cerebral palsy; Head Injuries; Spinal Injuries ;Motor Neurone Disease; Spina Bifida; Muscular Dystrophy; Amputees; Arthritis-

O.A./ R.A.; Friedrich’s Ataxia, Daily Living Activities – and Aids to Disabled Living, considering Mobility, Moving and Handling, Seating and Posture, Bathing and Toileting, Dressing/Undressing, Feeding, Food preparation, Communication.

To meet legal obligations relating to Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, Regulations 68 & 69 - with specific regard for Overview of Current Legislation, Employer and Employee Responsibilities, Recommended weight limits, Team handling considerations, Anatomy of the Spine, and Back Care Advice, Introduction to Risk Assessment, Inappropriate Lifting techniques, Principles of Safer Inanimate Load handling and Inanimate Load Handling Practical

Duration:                  1 Day

To meet legal obligations relating to safety, health and welfare at work act 2005 and safety, health and welfare at work (general application) regulations 2007.  Regulations 70-73, considering employers duties, ergonomic considerations. 

Equipment – Display Screen, Keyboard, Work Desk/ Surface and Work Chair

Environment – Space Requirements, Lighting, Reflections and Glare and radiation

Employee/Computer Interface , to enable the participant to organise and maintain a safe work station

What to do and How to do it! – to meet Sections 19 and 20 of Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. To cover Key legislation, principles of Risk Assessment -The five stages of general risk assessment methodology, practical examples, what is a Safety Statement? – Essential components of a Safety Statement, Safety Statement -development, review and maintenance, enabling participants to develop risk assessments and safety statements in their own workplace.

Duration:                1 Day

To summarise key sections of Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 - Why Bother with H and S? – The cost of Accidents, General Employer and Employee Duties, Protective and Preventative Measures to include Emergency Planning, Risk Assessment and Safety Statements, Safety Representatives and Safety Consultation, Workplace and Workplace Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment, Manual Handling, Display Screen Equipment, Physical Agents, Sensitive Risk Groups and Safety Signs and First Aid

Duration:              1 Day

Relating to Section 25 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005

Duration:                Half Day

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