Prevention adviser level I (with Amelior)

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WHAT DOES THIS PREVENTION ADVISER LEVEL 1 TRAINING COVER?

The supplementary training of the level I prevention adviser is modular in structure and comprises 2 compulsory modules:

1. Multidisciplinary basic training:

This training is necessary for anyone who wants to acquire a solid basic knowledge of prevention.

Since the Royal Decree of 17 May 2007, every prevention adviser, regardless of specialisation, must have the same basic knowledge.

The course modules are practice-oriented and interwoven with the principles of the law.

Participants come into contact with the social partners and other actors within the company.

This multidisciplinary basic training is the compulsory common track for the final specialisations of:

• Prevention Adviser Level II
• Prevention Adviser Level I
• Prevention Adviser Psychosocial Aspects

The multidisciplinary basic training is intended for all future prevention advisers, regardless of specialisation.

But it is separate from the basic course Prevention Adviser level III.

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2. Specialisation module to prevention adviser level 1:

This specialisation module is the second part for those who want to obtain the legal training level Prevention Adviser Level I.

Every participant in this training must first have passed the multidisciplinary basic training.

In this specialisation module, the themes previously covered in the multidisciplinary basic module are studied in greater depth.

Multidisciplinary basic training (minimum 120 hours)

In the multidisciplinary basic training, the candidate prevention adviser acquires the skills and knowledge below:

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Collaborating in a team on a joint interdisciplinary and coherent approach to controlling the risks for safety, health and well-being
2. Leading, communicating, coaching, negotiating and convincing
3. Collecting and processing information in a scientifically sound way
4. Being able to train others, regardless of their level, to integrate their own well-being
5. Applying acquired knowledge and skills in practical situations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Introduction

1. Knowledge of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention
2. Knowledge of primary, secondary and tertiary intervention
3. Knowledge of methods for detection, analysis and diagnosis
4. Knowledge of multidisciplinarity and interdisciplinarity
5. Knowledge of the general legal framework on well-being at work

Basic principles

1. Basic knowledge of human and social aspects, work organisation, employability, organisational and communication cultures
2. Basic knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and psychology
3. Basic knowledge of the legal aspects relating to well-being at work
4. Basic knowledge of the economic aspects relating to well-being at work
5. Knowledge of the tasks, responsibilities, status, professional ethics and deontology of the various actors in prevention policy: employer, hierarchical line, workers, prevention advisers
6. Basic knowledge of other aspects that influence the well-being of workers: environment,...

Detecting the risks

1. Knowledge of the global and participatory approach to the work system
2. Knowledge of risk analysis techniques and basic knowledge of epidemiology
3. Knowledge of work analysis and the study of working conditions
4. Knowledge of occupational accidents and diseases
5. Knowledge of data collection (complaints, absenteeism, stress, violence) and data processing (statistics, epidemiology)

Introduction to the analysis and prevention principles of the specific prevention disciplines

1. Basic knowledge of occupational hygiene
2. Basic knowledge of occupational medicine
3. Basic knowledge of environmental risks
4. Basic knowledge of chemical, biological and physical agents: load, comfort, PPE,...
5. Basic knowledge of physical and mental load
6. Basic knowledge of workplace design, anthropometry, ergonomics,
7. Basic knowledge of psychosocial risks and occupational stress
8. Basic knowledge of work equipment
9. Basic knowledge of fire prevention and electrical risks

Prevention and well-being policy

1. Knowledge of the structures in prevention policy: internal and external service, Committee, ESHW
2. Knowledge of the dynamic risk management system, global prevention plan, annual action plan,
3. Knowledge of training and information for workers and the hierarchical line
4. Knowledge of the organisation of first aid for victims of an accident or who become unwell and of the measures to be taken in the event of serious and immediate danger
5. Knowledge of the coordination of prevention activities
6. Basic knowledge of communication, consultation, concertation, information, motivation and facilitation techniques
7. Knowledge of meeting and reporting techniques
8. Knowledge of possibilities for collaboration with and information provision by organisations and institutions: inspection services, advisers, occupational accident insurers, scientific institutions, workers' and employers' organisations,...

Specialisation module to prevention adviser level I (minimum 280 hours)

At the end of the specialisation module to prevention adviser level I, the candidate prevention adviser has acquired the skills and knowledge listed below:

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Being able to detect the hazards and risk factors referred to in article 5 of the law, as they may be present in group A companies, to analyse and evaluate these risks and to propose the necessary measures to eliminate or reduce them as much as possible
2. Being able to analyse occupational accidents and identify the causes in order to develop the guidelines of the well-being policy and to be able to propose an effective and efficient dynamic risk management system
3. Being able to follow the evolution of the safety level of installations throughout their life cycle and, consequently, to carry out an analysis of any existing installation
4. Being able to integrate the elements of well-being at work into quality management systems and other management systems of the company
5. Being able to develop and organise the technical and administrative management of the well-being policy, in particular with regard to the Committee

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE (INCLUDING SCIENTIFIC BASIS)

1. General knowledge of occupational hygiene, ergonomics and psychosocial aspects of work
2. Knowledge of strategies for risk evaluation and management
3. Knowledge of applicable regulations, legislation and safety standards
4. Knowledge of the logistical aspects of the well-being policy: management of the prevention service, purchasing, commissioning,
5. Knowledge of strategies regarding training, information and communication
6. Basic knowledge of safety and health management systems and of quality management
7. Basic knowledge of international and European well-being policy

SPECIFIC DOMAINS

1. Knowledge of specific risk analysis techniques
2. Knowledge of mechanical risks, the machinery directive, new technologies
3. Knowledge of electrical risks
4. Knowledge of chemical agents (storage, transport, handling, labelling, waste)
5. Knowledge of physical agents (noise, vibrations, heat/cold, )
6. Knowledge of major risks, emergency planning
7. Knowledge of safety in the process industry
8. Knowledge of fire prevention, explosion hazard
9. Knowledge of safety on construction works, sites, temporary or mobile construction sites
10. Knowledge of the security of buildings

NO WORDS, BUT ACTIONS!

• This training is organised by our partner Amelior (recognition MO 11/03/22)
• Admission requirement: bachelor's diploma from a university or from higher education at university level
• The organisation and framework of the level I supplementary training are of university level
• Theoretical training supplemented with exercises and case studies and possibly a company visit

Writing a final thesis with a defence before a jury is part of the evaluation.

• The evaluation includes:
  • Testing the knowledge and understanding of the material
  • Writing a final thesis with which the participant demonstrates the ability to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in practice.
  • The defence of the final thesis before a multidisciplinary jury, to which the competent officials of the general directorate Supervision of Well-being at Work are invited

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?

“Transposition into Belgian law of European Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the implementation of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work.

Chapter II.- The supplementary training level I and II (Code, book II, title 4) Section 1.- Content and structure of the supplementary training

Chapter V. Refresher training of the prevention advisers of the internal service

• Art. II.4-28.- The provisions of this chapter concern the refresher training which, in application of article II.1-22, falls within the right and obligation of prevention advisers to improve themselves
• Art. II.4-29.- The refresher training is organised annually and concerns important changes or new provisions regarding legislation on well-being at work, as well as the progress of science and technology in this domain
• The refresher training is organised in the form of study days or seminars of at least three, whether or not consecutive, days, concerning at least two skills or areas of knowledge referred to in annexes II.4-2, II.4-3, II.4-4, II.4-5, II.4-6 and II.4-7”.

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