Health and safety courses

The Royal Society for the Promotion of Health (UK), in conjunction with the Occupational Health and Safety Centre, is holding a three-day UK certified course for managers, HS officers, supervisors and HR managers, on May 9, 11 and 13, at the centre's premises at 111/3, Manoel de Vilhena Street, Gzira.

The course covers the basic skill of health and safety in a simple and interesting manner. It is designed to reduce the number of accidents in the workplace and comply with legislation.

The course ends with a 20-question multiple choice test and hazard-spotting exercise.

Employers, employees and educational establishments all identify the value of certified health and safety training.

The module, ten hours of intensive training, comprises two sessions (Monday and Wednesday), from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., and one session (Friday, 9 a.m. to noon).

The fee for this course is Lm75 plus VAT per participant. It covers all training costs, including international certificate, handouts, refreshments and other training resources.

At the end of the course all delegates should make workers, at all levels, aware of their responsibility for safety towards themselves, colleagues and others affected by work activities; use appropriate workplace precautions; follow their organisation's health and safety policy; co-operate and communicate on safety matters; carry out work activities without risk to themselves or others and understand better the emphasis on health and safety.

Dr Mario Spiteri, a health promotion specialist, will run the course.

For more information, phone Paul Cordina on 2131-3915 or 9986-2018 fax: 2131-3916 or e-mail info@ ohsc.com.mt.

The Institute of Health and Safety (IHS) is organising its next Occupational Health and Safety course which will help participants develop and understanding of factors which contribute to health and safety issues and their management in the occupational environment.

The four-hourse course will be held in one session - May 19, from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., - at Martin Court, University Street, Msida.

Course contents include an overview of health and safety; the role of the Occupational Health and Safety Authority; current law; health and safety accidents - costs and benefits; accidents investigation and reporting; and health hazards - safe or healthy workplace?

Anthony Xuereb, former director of Enemalta for eight years and court expert on health and safety, will deliver the course.

The fee of Lm40 covers instruction notes, refreshment and certification but excludes VAT.

For futher information, call Marylouise Said on 2131-1966 or e-mail info@ihs.com.mt.