Safety Awareness Training Course

About This Course

Essential health and safety training for all employees. This 1.5-hour course provides a practical introduction to workplace safety, covering hazard identification, risk assessment basics, and employee responsibilities under Irish health and safety legislation. On-site delivery across Ireland with 3-year certification.

The Safety Awareness Training Course outlines general principles of safety and explains the responsibilities and requirements under current health and safety legislation. Whether you work in manufacturing, retail, distribution, healthcare, or any other sector, health and safety are critical issues in the current business environment.

Every workplace has the potential for accidents to occur. Not taking measures to enhance knowledge of workplace safety concerns only increases the likelihood of an employee receiving an injury or becoming seriously hurt.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for professionals who need training in safety awareness training course. It is particularly relevant for:

• This course is suitable for all staff members across all industries:
• Staff at all levels who need to understand their safety responsibilities in the workplace.
• New employees as part of their induction and onboarding process.
• Existing staff requiring refresher training on workplace safety awareness.
• Production, warehouse, and factory workers in manufacturing environments.
• Shop floor staff, hotel workers, restaurant employees, and customer-facing roles.
• Administrative and office-based employees in any sector.
• The Safety Awareness Training Course covers essential health and safety topics:
• An employer is responsible for keeping their employees safe and providing a safe environment for work. Here are some key principles covered in this course:
• Preventing occupational injuries necessitates proper training. Ensure all staff have access to and complete required safety training.
• Recognising employees who follow safety standards keeps them engaged and can significantly reduce workplace injuries.
• Labels and signs are a practical approach to convey critical safety information quickly. Even experienced workers benefit from these reminders.
• Cluttered workplaces cause unnecessary accidents. Ensure boxes are stored safely and spills are cleaned up immediately.
• Cleaning, servicing, and inspecting all equipment regularly is crucial. Machine malfunction is one of the most hazardous workplace risks.
• Regular stretching helps relax muscular tension and reduces the likelihood of recurring injuries from repetitive tasks.
• Make it easy for employees to raise safety concerns. This allows issues to be addressed immediately when identified.
• Periodic meetings to review workplace safety policies keeps safety at the forefront so everyone knows what to do when incidents happen.
• Know your duties under health and safety legislation and how to fulfil them.
• Develop the ability to recognise hazards and potential risks in your workplace.
• Protect yourself and your colleagues by understanding safe working practices.
• Foundation for progression to Safety Representative or Safety Manager roles.
• Demonstrate compliance with training requirements under health and safety legislation.
• Staff who understand hazards and risks are less likely to be involved in workplace accidents.
• Build a workforce that actively participates in maintaining a safe working environment.
• Train up to 20 staff in just 1.5 hours with minimal disruption to operations.
• There are no formal prerequisites for this course:
• Upon successful completion, learners will receive a Phoenix STS Safety Awareness Certificate.
• Refresher training is recommended at intervals not more than every three years, or where there is a change in work practices resulting in the introduction of new safety systems in the workplace.
• All our tutors are experienced in delivering health and safety training in workplace settings. They hold:
• Our instructors bring practical experience from their relevant fields, ensuring training is relevant and applicable to your workplace.