Safety Managers Training Course
CPD-Certified 1-Day Programme — 6.5 Hours — Section 80 Liability — 3-Year Certification
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Course Overview
Comprehensive health and safety training for managers covering legal responsibilities under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. This CPD-accredited 1-day course equips managers with the knowledge to manage safety effectively, understand their personal liability under Section 80, and implement robust safety management systems. Under the 2005 Act, responsibility for safety and health is placed directly on those in charge in the workplace. The course sets out the basic arrangements and provisions that need to be in place with regards to the Act and the General Application Regulations 2007. On-site delivery across Ireland, remote via Microsoft Teams, or at scheduled public courses with 3-year certification.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for managers and those with responsibility for safety in the workplace.
Directors & Senior Managers
Directors, senior managers, and executives with overall responsibility for workplace safety and corporate governance.
Department Heads
Department heads who manage teams and have direct responsibility for their staff’s safety and welfare.
Line Managers & Supervisors
Line managers and supervisors who oversee day-to-day work activities and are responsible for staff safety on the ground.
Operations Managers
Those managing operations, production, or service delivery where safety implications are a daily consideration.
Site & Facilities Managers
Managers responsible for specific sites, premises, or facilities, including building safety and compliance.
HR Professionals
HR professionals with responsibility for employee welfare, safety training programmes, and return-to-work procedures.
Topics Covered
- Overview of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
- Manager duties and responsibilities under the 2005 Act
- Personal liability under Section 80: offences by directors and officers
- Safety statements: preparation, content, and review (Section 20)
- Risk assessment requirements (Section 19)
- General Principles of Prevention (Schedule 3)
- General Application Regulations 2007: key requirements
- Safety management systems: planning, implementation, and review
- Accident and incident investigation for managers
- Safety consultation with employees (Sections 25 and 26)
- HSA enforcement powers: improvement and prohibition notices
- Demonstrating due diligence and building a safety culture
Course Details
Delivery
On-site at your premises anywhere in Ireland, scheduled public courses, or remote instructor-led via Microsoft Teams.
Duration
6.5 hours (1 full day) — includes theory, case studies, practical exercises, and group discussion.
CPD Hours
CPD-accredited by the CPD Standards Office (Provider Number: 22657).
Certification
Phoenix STS Safety Managers Training Certificate valid for 3 years. Refresher training recommended before expiry or when legislation changes.
Maximum Learners
20 participants per session.
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites. Designed for managers at all levels. English language proficiency required.
Why Choose This Course
Equip your management team with the legal knowledge and practical skills to lead safety effectively.
Section 80 Liability
Understand personal liability for directors and officers under Section 80 of the 2005 Act. Learn how to demonstrate due diligence and protect yourself.
CPD-Accredited
Accredited by the CPD Standards Office (Provider No. 22657). Recognised certification for career progression in safety management.
Practical Case Studies
Real-world case studies and group exercises — not just legislation. Apply learning to your own management responsibilities.
All Industries
Relevant to manufacturing, healthcare, construction, hospitality, retail, and corporate environments. Instructors tailor examples to your sector.
Experienced Instructors
Our instructors have practical experience in safety management across multiple industries, ensuring training is relevant to your role.
Flexible Delivery
On-site, public courses, or remote via Microsoft Teams. Same curriculum, same certification, same quality.
What’s Included
Your course fee includes:
Comprehensive Course Materials — legislation reference pack, manager’s safety checklist, and course handouts
CPD-Accredited Certificate — Phoenix STS Safety Managers Training Certificate valid for 3 years
Case Studies and Exercises — real-world scenarios exploring manager responsibilities, due diligence, and liability
Safety Statement Templates — practical templates and checklists for safety management
Risk Assessment Guidance — overview of risk assessment requirements under Section 19
Post-Course Email Support — direct access to your instructor for guidance after the course
Renewal Reminder Service — we’ll contact you before your 3-year certificate expires
What You’ll Learn
The course covers five core areas essential for managers with safety responsibilities.
Manager Duties Under the 2005 Act
Your legal obligations under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. What the Act requires of employers, managers, and supervisors. How responsibility flows through the organisation.
Personal Liability — Section 80
Section 80 of the 2005 Act provides that where an offence is committed by a body corporate and is attributable to the consent, connivance, or neglect of a director, manager, or officer, that individual is personally liable. Understanding how to demonstrate due diligence is essential for every manager.
Safety Management Systems
How to plan, implement, and review a safety management system. Safety statements (Section 20), risk assessments (Section 19), the General Principles of Prevention, and the role of the safety committee.
Accident Investigation and Reporting
How managers should respond to workplace accidents and incidents. Investigation methodology, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and legal reporting requirements.
Building a Safety Culture
How managers lead by example. Engaging employees in safety through consultation (Sections 25 and 26), safety committees, and visible management commitment. Creating an environment where safety concerns are reported and addressed.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, you will be able to:
- Understand your legal responsibilities as a manager under the 2005 Act
- Explain Section 80 personal liability and demonstrate due diligence
- Oversee safety statements, risk assessments, and safety management systems
- Investigate accidents effectively and implement corrective actions
- Consult with employees and Safety Representatives on safety matters
- Build and maintain a positive safety culture in your area of responsibility
- Respond to HSA enforcement action including improvement and prohibition notices
- Demonstrate organisational commitment to safety through leadership
Course Programme
The 6.5-hour programme balances legislation, case studies, and practical management exercises.
Morning Session: Legislation and Manager Duties
- Welcome and course introduction
- Overview of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
- Manager duties and employer obligations
- Personal liability: Section 80 — offences by directors and officers
- Safety statements (Section 20) and risk assessments (Section 19)
- General Principles of Prevention (Schedule 3)
- General Application Regulations 2007: key requirements for managers
- Case study: manager liability in a workplace incident
Afternoon Session: Safety Management and Culture
- Safety management systems: planning, implementation, and review
- Accident and incident investigation for managers
- HSA enforcement: improvement notices, prohibition notices, and prosecution
- Demonstrating due diligence: what managers need to evidence
- Safety consultation with employees (Sections 25 and 26)
- Building a safety culture: leadership, engagement, and visible commitment
- Group discussion: applying learning to your workplace
- Course summary and certification
Legal Framework
Managers have specific legal obligations under Irish health and safety law:
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
The 2005 Act places duties on every employer to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of employees. Sections 8–12 set out employer duties including risk assessment, safety statements, training, and emergency procedures.
Section 80 — Personal Liability
Section 80 provides that where an offence under the Act is committed by a body corporate and is attributable to the consent, connivance, or neglect of a director, manager, secretary, or similar officer, that person is personally guilty of the offence and liable to prosecution, fines, or imprisonment.
General Application Regulations 2007
The General Application Regulations 2007 implement specific EU directives on workplace safety. Managers must understand requirements covering workplace design, manual handling, display screen equipment, PPE, and work at height.
HSA Enforcement Powers
The Health and Safety Authority can issue improvement notices, prohibition notices, and initiate prosecution. Managers must understand these enforcement mechanisms and how to demonstrate compliance and due diligence.
Benefits
For Managers
- Understand how to demonstrate due diligence and protect yourself from personal liability
- Recognised CPD-accredited certification in safety management
- Practical skills in risk assessment, accident investigation, and safety systems
- Confidence to manage safety in your area of responsibility
- Career progression through recognised safety management qualification
For Your Organisation
- Ensure managers understand and fulfil their legal responsibilities under the 2005 Act
- Trained managers identify and control hazards before incidents occur
- Build a positive safety culture through informed management leadership
- Demonstrate organisational commitment to safety to regulators and insurers
- Reduce workplace accidents, insurance claims, and associated costs
Assessment and Certification
Assessment is through participation, case study analysis, and group exercises throughout the day.
Phoenix STS Safety Managers Training Certificate — valid for 3 years
CPD Certificate — confirming CPD hours (Provider No. 22657)
Refresher Training — recommended every 3 years or when legislation changes
Renewal Reminder — we’ll notify you before your certificate expires
Our Instructors
All instructors are experienced in delivering safety management training to management audiences across multiple industries. Our instructors hold memberships with:
- IOSH — Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
- IIESMS — Institute of Industrial Engineers and Safety Management Systems
- IIRSM — International Institute of Risk and Safety Management
- L&DI — Learning and Development Institute of Ireland
Qualifications include BSc Environmental Health and Safety Management, Higher Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, and QQI Level 6 Train the Trainer.
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Equip your managers with the legal knowledge and practical skills to lead safety effectively. Places limited to 20. Secure your place today.
ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 certified. CPD-accredited. Over 15 years’ experience across Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Content last reviewed: March 2026.
While the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 does not mandate a specific course, Section 80 makes directors and officers personally liable for safety offences attributable to their consent, connivance, or neglect. This course provides the knowledge managers need to demonstrate due diligence and fulfil their legal responsibilities.
Section 80 of the 2005 Act provides that where a safety offence is committed by a body corporate and is attributable to the consent, connivance, or neglect of a director, manager, secretary, or similar officer, that individual is personally guilty of the offence. This means managers can face personal fines or prosecution for safety failures.
The Phoenix STS Safety Managers Training Certificate is valid for 3 years. Refresher training is recommended before expiry or when there are significant changes to legislation or your organisation’s safety management systems.
Yes. We run scheduled public Safety Managers Training Course dates. Public courses are ideal for individual managers. Visit our public courses page to view upcoming dates and book your place.
Yes. We deliver this course on-site at your premises anywhere in Ireland. On-site delivery allows the content to be contextualised to your organisation’s specific risks, safety systems, and management structure.
Yes. We offer live remote delivery via Microsoft Teams with the same curriculum, case studies, group exercises, and certification as the on-site version.
This course is designed for directors, senior managers, department heads, line managers, supervisors, operations managers, site managers, and HR professionals — anyone with responsibility for workplace safety at any level.
No. There are no formal prerequisites. The course is designed for managers at all levels and starts with the fundamentals of safety legislation before progressing to management-specific responsibilities.
The Safety Managers Training Course focuses on manager responsibilities, personal liability (Section 80), safety management systems, and leadership. The Safety Representative Training Course focuses on the representative role under Section 25, including workplace inspections and accident investigation on behalf of employees. They serve different audiences.
The maximum class size is 20 participants, ensuring meaningful case study discussion and group exercise participation.
Compare Our Health & Safety Courses
Safety Managers Training
This course — 1-day manager programme
Duration: 6.5 hours (1 day)
Max: 20 learners
Cert: 3 years
Focus: Manager duties, Section 80 liability, safety systems, due diligence, culture
Ideal for: Directors, managers, supervisors, HR professionals
Safety Representative Training
3-day HSA programme
Duration: 21 hours (3 days)
Max: 12 learners
Cert: 3 years
Focus: Section 25 Safety Rep role, inspections, investigations, consultation
Ideal for: Elected/appointed Safety Representatives
Available Nationwide Across Ireland
Phoenix STS delivers the Safety Managers Training Course on-site at your premises anywhere in Ireland, at scheduled public courses, or via live remote sessions through Microsoft Teams.
We have delivered this course to organisations in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Kilkenny, Athlone, Sligo, Dundalk, Longford, and all counties across Ireland.
Contact us for a training quotation or call 043 334 9611.
Related Courses and Services
Explore our other health and safety courses and consultancy:
- Safety Representative Training — 3-day HSA programme for Section 25 Safety Representatives.
- Risk Assessment Training — 1-day programme on HSA three-step risk assessment process.
- Safety Awareness Training — 1.5-hour introduction to workplace safety for all staff.
- Fire Warden Training — 7-hour CPD-certified programme with practical extinguisher training.
- Health & Safety Consultancy — risk assessments, safety statements, audits, and ongoing support.
- Safety Statements — professional preparation and review of workplace safety statements.
Why Choose Phoenix STS
Ireland’s trusted provider of CPD-accredited safety and healthcare training.
Experienced Team
Over 15 years delivering accredited training across Ireland. Qualified professionals with real-world expertise.
Irish Owned
Proudly Irish-owned, based in Longford. Courses tailored to Irish legislative requirements.
Experts in Health & Safety
ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 certified. CPD-accredited. Meets HIQA, HSA, and Irish legislative requirements.