Course Outline
Introduction to Food Safety
• Importance of food safety in the workplace
• Consequences of poor food hygiene practices
• Understanding foodborne illness
• Responsibilities of food handlers
Food Hazards
• Types of food hazards
• Biological hazards (bacteria, viruses, parasites)
• Chemical hazards
• Physical hazards
• Examples of common contamination risks
Food Contamination
• How food becomes contaminated
• Cross contamination risks
• Personal hygiene and contamination prevention
• Safe food handling practices
Personal Hygiene for Food Handlers
• Importance of personal cleanliness
• Hand washing procedures
• Appropriate work clothing
• Illness reporting responsibilities
Introduction to HACCP
• What HACCP means
• Purpose of HACCP systems
• Overview of the HACCP approach
• Importance of monitoring food safety controls
Safe Food Storage and Temperature Control
• Importance of temperature control
• Safe storage practices
• Preventing bacterial growth
• Basic food handling procedures
Cleaning and Sanitisation
• Importance of workplace hygiene
• Cleaning vs sanitising
• Preventing contamination through cleaning practices
Who the Course Is For
This course is suitable for individuals who work with food or in environments where food safety is important.
Participants may include:
• Food handlers
• Kitchen staff
• Catering assistants
• Hospitality staff
• Café and restaurant employees
• Retail food workers
• Food production staff
• Food service employees
• New staff working in food environments
No prior food safety training is required.
Why This Training Is Important
Food Safety Protection
Understanding basic food hygiene helps reduce the risk of food contamination and foodborne illness.
Workplace Compliance
Food businesses must ensure staff handling food understand basic food safety responsibilities.
Public Health
Safe food handling protects customers, employees, and the wider public.
Operational Standards
Proper food hygiene practices support professional food service operations.
Course Objectives
Participants will:
• Understand the importance of food safety and hygiene
• Recognise different types of food hazards
• Understand how food contamination occurs
• Apply good personal hygiene practices when handling food
• Understand the basics of HACCP food safety systems
• Follow safe food handling and storage practices
Course Format & Delivery
Instructor-led training with practical workplace examples.
Includes:
• Food safety case discussions
• Practical examples of contamination risks
• Interactive learning activities
• Food hygiene best practice guidance
Delivered:
• Onsite at client premises, or
• Online Webinar
Irish Legislation Supported
This training supports employer and food business operator obligations under:
• Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) Guidelines
• Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 on the Hygiene of Foodstuffs
Food businesses are required to:
• Ensure food handlers receive appropriate food safety training
• Implement food safety management systems based on HACCP principles
• Maintain hygienic food preparation environments
• Prevent food contamination
Why Choose Samson Training
Samson Training provides practical food safety training designed to support safe food handling and regulatory compliance.
Our training focuses on:
• Practical food safety awareness
• Understanding contamination risks
• Clear explanations of HACCP principles
• Real food workplace examples
• Professional and engaging instruction
We support organisations in building strong food safety cultures within their teams.
FAQ's
What is HACCP Level 1 training?
HACCP Level 1 training introduces participants to basic food safety principles, including food hygiene, contamination risks, and the fundamentals of HACCP systems used in food operations.
Who should attend HACCP Level 1 training?
Anyone who handles, prepares, serves, or works around food in the workplace should attend HACCP Level 1 training.
How long does HACCP Level 1 training take?
HACCP Level 1 training is typically delivered as a half-day course.
Is HACCP training required for food handlers?
Food businesses must ensure that staff handling food receive appropriate food safety training to support safe food handling practices.
