Program Overview

Introduction to Safety Induction Training

Overview

The Safety Induction Training is designed for staff and postgraduate students to provide introductory information on health and safety, including an overview of the University's safety policies and procedures.

Objectives

The objectives of the course are to:

• Introduce participants to the role of the SIRC Office
• Familiarize participants with the comprehensive number of health and safety guidance documents produced by the SIRC Office
• Inform participants about the training available from the SIRC Office
• Introduce workplace health and safety legislation
• Educate participants on the safety documentation structure in UCD and the University's various safety policies and procedures

Content

The course content includes:

• Safety Management in UCD
• Workplace Health and Safety
• UCD Emergency Response Procedures
• Other Resources and Supports

Duration

The duration of the course is less than 15 minutes.

Training/ Upcoming Training

Available Training Courses

The following training courses are available:

• Biosafety Training
• Chemical Safety Training
• Cryogenic Safety Training
• Fieldwork Safety Training
• Fire Extinguisher/ Fire Safety Course
• Fire Marshal Training
• First Aid Response Training Course
• First Aid Response Refresher Course
• Heartsaver CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Training
• Ionising Radiation Safety
• Manual Handling
• Nanomaterials Safety
• Risk Assessment
• Safety Induction Training