Course Outline
Introduction to Infection Control
• Understanding infection prevention and control
• Types of infectious agents and microorganisms
• Routes of infection transmission
• Importance of workplace hygiene standards
Chain of Infection
• Understanding how infections spread
• Sources of contamination
• Breaking the chain of infection
• Reducing workplace transmission risks
Workplace Infection Risks
• Common workplace infection hazards
• High-risk environments and activities
• Cross-contamination risks
• Shared equipment and high-contact surfaces
Personal Hygiene and Safe Practices
• Effective hand hygiene techniques
• Respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette
• Personal cleanliness standards
• Appropriate workplace behaviours
Cleaning, Disinfection, and Waste Management
• Difference between cleaning and disinfecting
• Safe cleaning procedures
• Managing contaminated waste
• Safe disposal practices
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Types of PPE used for infection control
• Correct use and removal procedures
• Limitations of PPE
• Importance of proper storage and disposal
Infection Prevention Procedures
• Workplace infection control measures
• Managing exposure risks
• Reporting illness and contamination concerns
• Isolation and exclusion procedures where applicable
Organisational Responsibilities
• Employer and employee responsibilities
• Maintaining hygiene standards
• Risk assessment and control measures
• Supporting workplace infection prevention culture
Infection Control as an Ongoing Responsibility
• Continuous hygiene awareness
• Monitoring workplace practices
• Encouraging proactive reporting
• Supporting organisational wellbeing and safety culture
Who the Course Is For
This course is suitable for individuals responsible for workplace safety, hygiene, operational management, or employee wellbeing, including:
• Healthcare Support Staff
• Hospitality Personnel
• Childcare and Education Staff
• Facilities Managers
• Cleaning and Maintenance Teams
• Health & Safety Officers
• HR Managers & HR Business Partners
• Office and Operational Staff
• Supervisors and Team Leaders
• Public-facing employees
No prior infection control training is required.
Why This Training Is Important
Risk Reduction
Effective infection prevention measures reduce the spread of illness, workplace disruption, and contamination risks.
Legal Responsibility
Employers must provide safe working environments and implement appropriate hygiene and infection control procedures.
Workplace Wellbeing
Strong infection control practices help protect employees, visitors, contractors, and vulnerable individuals.
Compliance
Training supports organisational obligations under Irish workplace health and safety legislation and public health guidance.
Course Objectives
Participants will:
• Understand the principles of infection prevention and control
• Recognise common workplace infection risks
• Identify routes of contamination and transmission
• Apply safe hygiene and cleaning practices
• Understand the correct use of PPE
• Support workplace infection prevention procedures
• Contribute to safer and healthier workplace environments
Course Format & Delivery
Instructor-led training
Includes:
• Interactive discussion and scenario-based learning
• Practical hygiene awareness guidance
• Workplace-relevant examples and case discussions
• Infection prevention best practice principles
Delivered:
• Onsite at client premises, or
Irish Legislation Supported
This training supports employer obligations under:
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Biological Agents) Regulations 2013
• Health Service Executive (HSE) infection prevention guidance
• Public health and workplace hygiene guidance applicable within Ireland
Irish legislation requires employers to:
• Protect employees from workplace health risks
• Assess and control biological hazards
• Implement safe hygiene procedures
• Provide information, instruction, and training
• Maintain safe systems of work
Why Choose Samson Training
Samson Training delivers professional workplace safety training focused on practical risk awareness, hygiene standards, and organisational responsibility.
Our approach emphasises:
• Practical workplace infection prevention awareness
• Clear hygiene and contamination control procedures
• Real workplace scenarios and discussions
• Consistent professional delivery
• Observation-led safety and hygiene understanding
We position infection prevention as part of wider organisational safety culture — not simply a procedural requirement.
FAQ's
Is Infection Control training required in Ireland?
Employers are required to protect employees from workplace health risks, including biological hazards where relevant. Infection Control training supports organisations in meeting these obligations.
Who should attend Infection Control training?
The course is suitable for employees working in healthcare, hospitality, childcare, facilities, office environments, and any workplace where hygiene and contamination control are important.
Does the course include PPE guidance?
Yes. The course covers the correct use, limitations, and safe handling of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Is this course suitable for non-healthcare workplaces?
Yes. Infection prevention principles are relevant across a wide range of industries and workplace environments.
Can the training be delivered onsite?
Yes. Training can be delivered onsite and tailored to organisational workplace environments and operational requirements.
