12th July 2005, 02:32 PM
I am afraid the IAI has no position on this... but now it has been brought to their attention, it is seen that as a stop gap until such times as a position and potential for creating an IAI training system... BAJR will now only carry adverts that have the words Safe Pass Preffered, but the Companies will be reminded that as employees, it is the duty of the employer to provide the means for thier staff to carry out teh work, whether that is a safe pass or a shovel... you very rarely see adverts that ask archaeologists to bring their own context sheets after all.
It is hoped that the IAI will create the enviroment where all companies are on a level playing field, and after all. it may be cut throat... but there is a duty in employment law to provide employees with teh means for the job.#
http://www.oasis.gov.ie/employment/healt...#id3137350
Another day another WSI?
It is hoped that the IAI will create the enviroment where all companies are on a level playing field, and after all. it may be cut throat... but there is a duty in employment law to provide employees with teh means for the job.#
http://www.oasis.gov.ie/employment/healt...#id3137350
Quote:quote:It costs between 80-100 euro to attend a Safe Pass course. Normally, it is the employer who pays the course fee. A Safe Pass Registration Card costs 19 euro.
If you later leave the workplace, you can still keep your Registration Card, provided it is in date.
Your employer cannot require you to reimburse them for the cost of the course if you subsequently leave your job. (The only exception to this is where you have signed something in your contract of employment stating you will reimburse any training fees incurred before you have given a certain period of service).
If you are currently unemployed, have got a job on a construction site but are required to have a Safe Pass Card before you start work, your F?S local office may be able to provide assistance with the fee. This is only where you are unable to pay the 19 euro fee yourself. You may be required to show evidence that you have actually secured the job before you are given any assistance with the fee.
Another day another WSI?