Level 2 Health & Safety Training – E-Learning

Module 1 – Introduction to Workplace Health & Safety
• What is workplace health and safety?
• Why health and safety matters
• Benefits of a positive safety culture
• Common workplace risks
• Employer responsibilities
• Employee responsibilities
• Role of supervisors and managers
• Individual responsibility for workplace safety

Module 2 – Irish Health & Safety Legislation
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007–2023
• Role of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA)
• Employer duties
• Employee duties
• Information, instruction, training and supervision
• Consultation and employee participation
• Workplace safety policies and procedures
• Importance of complying with organisational safety arrangements
The 2005 Act requires employers to provide appropriate instruction, training and supervision and to adapt training where risks or work arrangements change.

Module 3 – Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
• What is a hazard?
• What is a risk?
• Identifying workplace hazards
• Risk assessment principles
• Risk control measures
• Hierarchy of controls
• Reporting hazards and unsafe conditions
• Safe systems of work
• Dynamic risk awareness
• Reviewing and updating risk assessments
Risk assessment is a fundamental part of workplace safety management under Irish legislation.

Module 4 – Common Workplace Hazards
• Slips, trips and falls
• Manual handling
• Work equipment and machinery
• Electricity
• Work at height
• Fire and emergency risks
• Hazardous substances
• Noise and vibration
• Workplace vehicles and traffic
• Poor housekeeping
• Workplace violence and aggression

Module 5 – Safe Working Practices
• Following workplace procedures
• Safe use of work equipment
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Safety signs and warning information
• Good housekeeping
• Safe storage
• Access and escape routes
• Reporting defects
• Preventing unsafe acts and behaviours
The General Application Regulations specifically address areas including work equipment, PPE, manual handling, DSE, electricity, work at height, noise, vibration and safety signs.

Module 6 – Manual Handling & Ergonomics Awareness
• Common manual handling risks
• Safe lifting principles
• Avoiding unnecessary manual handling
• Mechanical aids
• Workstation and ergonomic awareness
• Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
• Reducing musculoskeletal risks
• Reporting discomfort and unsafe conditions
Note: This module provides awareness only and does not replace practical/manual handling-specific training where required.

Module 7 – Personal Protective Equipment & Workplace Safety
• Purpose of PPE
• Selecting appropriate PPE
• Correct use and limitations
• PPE maintenance and storage
• Employee responsibilities
• Reporting damaged or unsuitable PPE
• Combining PPE with other control measures

Module 8 – Emergency Procedures & Incident Reporting
• Emergency preparedness
• Emergency plans and procedures
• Fire and evacuation awareness
• First-aid arrangements
• Serious and imminent danger
• Raising the alarm
• Reporting accidents and incidents
• Near-miss reporting
• Dangerous occurrences
• Emergency communication
Irish legislation requires employers to have adequate emergency plans and procedures for emergencies and serious and imminent danger.

Module 9 – Health, Welfare & Workplace Wellbeing
• Workplace welfare facilities
• Occupational health awareness
• Fatigue and safe working
• Stress awareness
• Working safely with others
• Protecting vulnerable workers
• Importance of reporting health and safety concerns
• Promoting a positive safety culture

Module 10 – Employee Responsibilities & Safety Culture
• Following safety procedures
• Attending required training
• Using equipment and PPE correctly
• Reporting hazards and defects
• Cooperating with management and colleagues
• Avoiding unsafe behaviour
• Taking reasonable care of yourself and others
• Contributing to continuous safety improvement
The HSA identifies employee responsibilities including attending training, correctly using work equipment/PPE and reporting defects or hazards that could endanger themselves or others.

Module 11 – Practical Workplace Scenarios
• Identifying hazards
• Assessing workplace risks
• Selecting appropriate controls
• Responding to unsafe behaviour
• Reporting a near miss
• Responding to an emergency
• Choosing appropriate PPE
• Applying safe working practices

FINAL ASSESSMENT
Assessment Structure
• Format: Multiple-choice questions
• Number of questions: 20
Passing Rate
✅ 70% Pass Mark

Suitable for:

· All employees and new starters
· Supervisors and Team Leaders
· Managers and Management Teams
· Health & Safety and EHS personnel
· Office, Retail, Hospitality, Warehouse and Operations staff

Preventing Workplace Accidents
Understanding common hazards and safe working practices helps employees reduce the likelihood of accidents and injuries.

Understanding Individual Responsibilities
Employees play an important role in maintaining workplace safety. The course helps learners understand their responsibilities and the importance of following established procedures.

Identifying Hazards Early
Recognising hazards and reporting unsafe conditions can help organisations take action before an incident occurs.

Supporting Legal & Organisational Requirements
Health and safety training helps organisations provide employees with appropriate information, instruction and training relevant to their work.

Developing a Positive Safety Culture
When employees understand the importance of safety and actively participate in maintaining a safe workplace, organisations can build a stronger safety culture.

Practical Workplace Awareness
The course uses practical examples and scenarios to help learners apply health and safety principles to everyday workplace situations.

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

· Understand the fundamentals of workplace health and safety
· Recognise key Irish health and safety legislation
· Identify common workplace hazards
· Understand basic risk assessment and control principles
· Apply safer working practices
· Understand their responsibilities under Irish health and safety legislation
· Recognise when and how to report hazards, incidents and near misses
· Respond appropriately to workplace emergencies
· Understand the importance of training, instruction and supervision
· Contribute to a positive workplace safety culture

Online E-Learning
· 100% online learning
· Self-paced course delivery
· Interactive learning modules
· Workplace examples and scenarios
· Knowledge checks
· Final multiple-choice assessment
· Flexible access
· Suitable for individual and group training

The course provides an introduction to the key Irish workplace health and safety framework, including:
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Relevant health and safety regulations applicable to the workplace
• Employer and employee duties
• Risk assessment and safety statement awareness
• Workplace accident and incident reporting
• Provision of information, instruction and training

The course provides general health and safety awareness and should be used alongside an organisation's own safety statement, risk assessments, procedures and specific training requirements.

Samson Training provides practical workplace training designed to help organisations develop employee competence, awareness and safer working practices.
Our approach focuses on:
• Practical workplace learning
• Irish health and safety requirements
• Hazard and risk awareness
• Accident prevention
• Employee responsibilities
• Real-world workplace scenarios
• Flexible online learning
• Training suitable for employees at different levels
• Accessible and engaging e-learning

Our e-learning format allows organisations to provide consistent health and safety awareness training across their workforce while giving employees the flexibility to complete training online.

What is Level 2 Health & Safety Training?
Level 2 Health & Safety Training provides employees with a broader understanding of workplace health and safety, including hazards, risk assessment, control measures, PPE, emergency procedures and accident reporting.

Who should complete this course?
The course is suitable for employees, new starters, supervisors, managers and anyone who requires general workplace health and safety awareness.

Is the course suitable for new employees?
Yes. It can be used as part of an employee induction programme or as general workplace health and safety awareness training.

How long does the course take?
The course takes approximately 60–90 minutes to complete, depending on the learner and their pace.

Is the course delivered online?
Yes. The course is delivered through flexible, self-paced e-learning.

Does the course cover Irish health and safety legislation?
Yes. The course introduces learners to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and key workplace health and safety responsibilities in Ireland.

Does the course include risk assessment?
Yes. Learners are introduced to hazards, risks, risk assessment principles and the hierarchy of controls.