Biological Agents

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The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Biological Agents) Regulations 2013 (SI No. 572 of 2013) set down the minimum requirements for the protection of workers from the health risks associated with biological agents in the workplace. The regulations must be applied to any activity where workers are actually or potentially exposed to biological agents as a result of their work.

This one-day course will be of interest to personnel who are involved in activities that involve occupational exposure to biological agents. It is available for In-House only.

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Types and properties of biological agents found at work
Overview of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Biological Agents) Regulations 2013 (SI No. 572 of 2013) and the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2001 (SI No. 619 of 2001)
Overview of the associated Codes of Practice published by the HSA
Assessment and control of risk from deliberate and non-deliberate exposure to biological agents at work
Operational control of biological agents including the use of PPE

Personnel who wish to understand the controls that apply to prevention and protection from occupational exposure to biological agents.

Participants achieve the following learning outcomes from the programme;

Understand the legislation underlying biological agents
Identify the types and properties of biological agents
Be able to undertake a biological agents risk assessment
Understand the controls required for biological agents including PPE

Finbarr Stapleton

Finbarr Stapleton, Antaris, has a B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry...

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Gerry Higgins

With extensive experience of implementing quality, environmenta...

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Peter Fleming

Peter Fleming is an accomplished EHSQ professional with credibl...

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In-House Courses
For In-House courses, the Tutor will contact the Course Organiser in advance to discuss the programme in more detail in order to tailor it specifically to the organisation.

Course Manual
Delegates will receive a very comprehensive course manual.

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Course Code

HS003

Duration

1 training day

Delivery Mode

This programme is delivered by or In-Company training

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