By the end of this session trainees should have an awareness of:
what is implied by the term “health and safety”?
some of the causes of accidents and ill health
national accident statistics
the importance of ensuring effective health and safety
the motivating factors for effective health and safety: moral, economic and legal.
Welcome and Introduction
Welcome trainees and discuss administrative and domestic arrangements
Welcome the trainees. Outline the administrative and domestic arrangements, ie breaks, meals, fire procedures, location of toilets, smoking arrangements, messages, etc.
