Covid-19 Safe Workplaces

Course Overview

This course explores the risk to workers caused by the Covid-19 virus and covers actions that can be taken by employers and employees to protect themselves and each other as they return to work. The content of this course is based on the latest information from the Irish Government, HSA, and HSE. It covers information about the virus, risk assessments and personal safety, along with how to make changes to the daily work environment to address these risks.

About This Course

This course explores the risk to workers caused by the Covid-19 virus and covers actions that can be taken by employers and employees to protect themselves and each other as they return to work. The content of this course is based on the latest information from the Irish Government, HSA, and HSE. It covers information about the virus, risk assessments and personal safety, along with how to make changes to the daily work environment to address these risks.

Aimed at employers and employees the course is intended to help plan and implement changes to the workplace and ease the transition back to the workplace for those returning to a central work location after long periods of remote working.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define what the virus is, its symptoms and the response by the body to the virus.
• Explain the risks to workers and how to use risk assessments to create a safer work environment.
• Understand the concept of personal safety and how protecting yourself helps to create a safer work environment.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is aimed at anyone responsible for risk assessment and health and safety in the workplace. The course can also be useful to those returning to work after working from home, or starting work during and following the pandemic.