Course Outline
Introduction to Workplace Health & Safety
• Importance of workplace health and safety
• Benefits of proactive safety management
• Common workplace hazards in Irish workplaces
• Understanding accident causes and prevention
Irish Health & Safety Legislation
• Overview of Irish workplace safety legislation
• Employer responsibilities
• Employee responsibilities
• Role of safety statements and risk assessments
• Importance of compliance and reporting procedures
Hazard Identification and Risk Awareness
• Identifying workplace hazards
• Understanding risk levels
• Common hazards across different industries
• Importance of reporting unsafe conditions
Safe Working Practices
• Maintaining safe work environments
• Housekeeping and workplace organisation
• Safe use of equipment and machinery awareness
• Personal responsibility for workplace safety
Manual Handling Awareness
• Common causes of manual handling injuries
• Safe lifting principles
• Importance of posture and movement awareness
• Reducing musculoskeletal injury risks
Slips, Trips & Falls Prevention
• Common causes of slips, trips, and falls
• Identifying environmental hazards
• Importance of housekeeping and maintenance
• Safe movement within the workplace
Fire Safety Awareness
• Basic fire prevention principles
• Emergency evacuation awareness
• Fire Warden responsibilities overview
• Understanding emergency procedures
Workplace Ergonomics & Wellbeing
• Importance of workstation setup
• Reducing repetitive strain and fatigue
• Promoting employee wellbeing and safety awareness
Incident Reporting & Safety Culture
• Importance of reporting hazards and near misses
• Supporting continuous safety improvement
• Encouraging positive workplace safety behaviours
• Communication and teamwork in safety management
Who the Course Is For
This course is suitable for employees and personnel across all workplace sectors, including:
• Office Staff
• Supervisors and Team Leaders
• HR Personnel
Facilities Teams
• Operational Staff
• Hospitality Employees
• Warehouse Personnel
• Retail Staff
• Maintenance Personnel
• New Employees and Induction Groups
No prior health and safety training is required.
Why This Training Is Important
Risk Reduction
Workplace accidents and injuries can often be prevented through increased awareness, safe behaviours, and proactive hazard identification.
Legal Responsibility
Irish employers and employees both have responsibilities under workplace safety legislation to maintain safe working environments.
Workplace Safety Culture
Health and safety awareness training helps organisations build stronger safety cultures and improve employee engagement with workplace safety procedures.
Compliance
Training supports organisational obligations under Irish health and safety legislation and demonstrates commitment to workplace safety management.
Course Objectives
Participants will:
• Understand key workplace health and safety principles
• Recognise common workplace hazards and risks
• Understand employer and employee safety responsibilities
• Promote safer working practices within the workplace
• Support accident prevention and hazard reporting
• Contribute to positive workplace safety culture
• Improve awareness of emergency procedures and risk controls
Course Format & Delivery
Instructor-led training
Interactive discussion and workplace examples
Scenario-based learning and hazard awareness exercises
Delivered:
• Onsite at client premises, or
• Online Webinar
The training focuses on practical workplace awareness and organisational responsibility rather than theory-only instruction.
Irish Legislation Supported
This training supports employer obligations under:
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007
Irish legislation requires employers to:
• Provide safe systems of work
• Identify workplace hazards and assess risks
• Provide appropriate information, instruction, and training
• Maintain safe working environments
• Consult employees on workplace safety matters
Employees also have responsibilities to:
• Work safely
• Follow workplace safety procedures
• Report hazards and unsafe conditions
• Cooperate with workplace safety measures
Why Choose Samson Training
Samson Training delivers professional workplace safety training focused on practical risk awareness and organisational responsibility.
Our approach emphasises:
• Practical workplace safety awareness
• Real workplace examples and scenarios
• Clear understanding of safety responsibilities
• Consistent professional instruction
• Observation-led hazard awareness
We position health and safety awareness as part of ongoing organisational culture and operational responsibility — not simply a compliance exercise.
FAQ's
Is Health & Safety Awareness training required in Ireland?
Irish legislation requires employers to provide employees with appropriate health and safety information, instruction, and training relevant to their work activities.
Who should attend this course?
The course is suitable for employees across all industries and workplace environments, including office, retail, hospitality, industrial, and operational settings.
Is this course suitable for new employees?
Yes. Health & Safety Awareness training is highly suitable for employee inductions and onboarding programmes.
Can the course be tailored to specific workplaces?
Yes. The training can incorporate workplace-specific hazards, policies, and operational considerations.
Does the course include practical examples?
Yes. The course includes workplace scenarios, hazard discussions, and practical awareness guidance relevant to Irish workplaces.
