Napo 2-day introductory H&S Reps training

Napo’s especially tailored two day training course covers the basic framework of health and safety law, the role of the safety rep and health and safety organisational structures in CRC/NPS and at branch and national level. It also covers the duties of safety representatives, discusses their entitlement to time off for training, their role in connection with attending safety committee meetings, workplace inspections and their role in the risk assessment process.

Course tutor is Sarah Friday, Napo National Official (health and safety).

Comments on the training course include the following:

• Joanna Perkins, Co-chair of Napo’s Mercia branch said ‘The course inspired the reps; their reaction to the course was brilliant, and it gave them the confidence to take up the H&S rep role’.

• Martin Bull, Staffordshire & West Midlands branch Health and Safety Officer said ‘There was a positive response from all who attended. They found it interesting and it clarified a lot of issues, giving a good foundation to a start as H&S rep’

• Lena Nargi, Napo Four Shires Safety Rep who attended the Anglia training said ‘The course was very informative. The objectives of the training were clearly defined and the topics covered were relevant to me. The content was well organised and easy to follow, and the materials you distributed were helpful. Your style of delivery, together with your experience and knowledge, made us feel confident to participate and interact with ease’.