Safety Awareness Training Course
CPD-Certified — 1.5 Hours — All Staff — 3-Year Certification — On-Site or Remote
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This course is delivered on-site at your premises or via live remote sessions through Microsoft Teams. Train up to 20 staff in just 1.5 hours with minimal disruption.
Course Overview
Essential health and safety awareness training for all employees. This CPD-accredited, 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. Whether you work in manufacturing, retail, distribution, healthcare, or any other sector, health and safety are critical issues. Every workplace has the potential for accidents to occur, and not taking measures to enhance knowledge of workplace safety only increases the likelihood of injury. The Safety Awareness Training Course outlines general principles of safety and explains the responsibilities and requirements under current health and safety legislation. On-site delivery across Ireland or remote via Microsoft Teams with 3-year certification.
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for all staff members across all industries. Ideal as part of employee induction or annual refresher training.
New Employees
Staff joining your organisation who need to understand their safety responsibilities as part of their induction and onboarding process.
Manufacturing & Warehouse
Production workers, warehouse operatives, factory staff, and logistics personnel working in environments with physical hazards.
Healthcare & Care Settings
Clinical and non-clinical staff in hospitals, nursing homes, and care facilities who need general safety awareness.
Office & Administration
Administrative, office-based, and reception staff across any sector who need to understand workplace safety basics.
Hospitality & Retail
Shop floor staff, hotel workers, restaurant employees, and customer-facing roles in the service sector.
Existing Staff (Refresher)
Current employees requiring refresher training on workplace safety awareness, recommended every 3 years.
Topics Covered
- Introduction to workplace health and safety
- Employee responsibilities under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
- Employer duties and the duty of care
- Hazard identification: recognising workplace hazards
- Risk assessment basics: understanding likelihood and severity
- Common workplace hazards across different sectors
- Safe working practices and the hierarchy of controls
- Safety signage, labels, and their meaning
- Workplace housekeeping and organisation
- Equipment maintenance and inspection requirements
- Reporting safety concerns and near-misses
- Emergency procedures and what to do in an incident
Course Details
Delivery
On-site at your premises anywhere in Ireland, or remote instructor-led via Microsoft Teams.
Duration
1.5 hours — a focused, efficient programme designed to minimise disruption to your operations while covering all essential safety awareness topics.
CPD Accreditation
CPD-accredited by the CPD Standards Office (Provider Number: 22657).
Certification
Phoenix STS Safety Awareness Certificate valid for 3 years. Refresher training recommended before expiry or when work practices change.
Maximum Learners
20 participants per session. Large group capacity makes this ideal for team-wide or department-wide training.
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites. Suitable for all employees regardless of role, experience, or industry.
Why Choose This Course
Quick, practical safety awareness training that meets your legal obligations with minimal disruption.
Just 1.5 Hours
Train up to 20 staff in a focused 1.5-hour session. Minimal disruption to operations while covering all essential safety awareness topics.
CPD-Accredited
Accredited by the CPD Standards Office (Provider No. 22657). Demonstrates compliance with health and safety training requirements.
All Industries Covered
Suitable for manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, construction, and office environments. Our instructors tailor examples to your sector.
Legal Compliance
Covers employee and employer responsibilities under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. Demonstrates your commitment to staff safety.
Ideal for Induction
Perfect as part of new employee onboarding. Gives every new starter a solid foundation in workplace safety from day one.
Flexible Delivery
On-site at your premises or remote via Microsoft Teams. Same content, same certification, same quality.
What’s Included
Your course fee includes:
Comprehensive Course Materials — printed handouts (on-site) or digital materials (remote)
CPD-Accredited Certificate — Phoenix STS Safety Awareness Certificate valid for 3 years
Interactive Training Session — engaging presentation with practical examples and group discussion
Hazard Identification Exercise — practical exercise to reinforce learning
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 the essential knowledge every employee needs to work safely.
Your Legal Responsibilities
Understanding your duties under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. What employers must provide, what employees must do, and the consequences of non-compliance.
Hazard Identification
How to recognise common workplace hazards — physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial. Practical techniques for spotting hazards in your own workplace.
Risk Assessment Basics
An introduction to risk assessment: understanding the relationship between hazards, likelihood, and severity. How control measures reduce risk.
Safe Working Practices
Workplace housekeeping, equipment maintenance, correct use of safety signage, reporting procedures for concerns and near-misses, and emergency procedures.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, you will be able to:
- Understand your duties under Irish health and safety legislation
- Recognise common workplace hazards and potential risks
- Protect yourself and your colleagues through safe working practices
- Report safety concerns and near-misses through the correct channels
- Understand the basics of risk assessment and control measures
- Respond appropriately to workplace emergencies
Course Programme
The 1.5-hour programme is delivered as a single focused session.
Session Content
- Welcome and introduction to workplace safety
- Why health and safety matters: statistics and real-world examples
- The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005: key duties
- Employee responsibilities and employer obligations
- Hazard identification: types of workplace hazards
- Risk assessment basics: likelihood, severity, and controls
- Eight key safety principles for the workplace
- Safety signage, labels, and colour coding
- Housekeeping, equipment checks, and reporting procedures
- Emergency procedures and incident response
- Questions, discussion, and certification information
Legal Requirements
Employers have a legal duty to ensure employees understand workplace safety:
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
The 2005 Act requires employers to provide instruction, training, and supervision to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of employees. Section 10 specifically requires that training be provided in a form, manner, and language that is reasonably likely to be understood.
Employee Duties
Section 13 of the 2005 Act places duties on employees to take reasonable care for their own safety and that of others, to cooperate with their employer on safety matters, and to report any defects in the workplace that could endanger safety.
General Application Regulations 2007
The General Application Regulations 2007 set out specific requirements across areas including workplace design, manual handling, display screen equipment, and personal protective equipment — all of which are introduced in this course.
Benefits
For Employees
- Understand your legal safety responsibilities from day one
- Recognise hazards and protect yourself and your colleagues
- Confidence to report safety concerns through the correct channels
- Foundation for progression to Safety Representative or Safety Manager roles
- CPD-accredited certification valid for 3 years
For Your Organisation
- Meet legal obligations for employee safety training under the 2005 Act
- Reduce workplace accidents through a safety-aware workforce
- Train up to 20 staff in just 1.5 hours with minimal operational disruption
- Build a culture where staff actively participate in maintaining safety
- Demonstrate compliance to HSA inspectors, insurers, and stakeholders
Assessment and Certification
Assessment is through participation and engagement throughout the session. There is no formal written examination.
Phoenix STS Safety Awareness Certificate — issued upon successful completion, valid for 3 years
CPD Certificate — confirming CPD hours (CPD Standards Office, Provider No. 22657)
Refresher Training — recommended every 3 years or when work practices change significantly
Renewal Reminder — Phoenix STS will contact you before your certificate expires
Our Instructors
All Phoenix STS health and safety instructors are experienced professionals with practical expertise across multiple industries. Our instructors hold memberships with recognised professional bodies:
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Give every employee the safety awareness they need in just 1.5 hours. Up to 20 learners per session. Contact us for a quotation.
ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 certified. CPD-accredited training provider. Over 15 years’ experience across Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Content last reviewed: March 2026.
Yes. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, employers must provide instruction, training, and supervision to ensure employee safety. Section 10 requires training to be provided in a form and language that employees can understand. Safety awareness training meets this obligation.
The Phoenix STS Safety Awareness Certificate is valid for 3 years. Refresher training is recommended before expiry or sooner if there are significant changes to work practices or safety systems. We provide a renewal reminder service.
Yes. We deliver the Safety Awareness Training Course on-site at your premises anywhere in Ireland. On-site delivery is the most popular option as it allows training to be tailored to your specific workplace environment.
Yes. We offer live remote delivery via Microsoft Teams. The remote format delivers the same content, engagement, and certification as the on-site version. It is ideal for dispersed teams or multi-site organisations.
Up to 20 learners per session. The 1.5-hour format and large group capacity make this ideal for training entire teams or departments with minimal disruption to operations.
Yes. The Safety Awareness Training Course is ideal as part of employee induction and onboarding. It gives every new starter a solid foundation in workplace safety responsibilities from day one.
No. There are no formal prerequisites. The course is designed for all employees regardless of role, experience level, or industry. It starts with the fundamentals of workplace safety.
The Safety Awareness Training Course is a 1.5-hour introduction to workplace safety for all staff. The Risk Assessment Training Course is a full-day (7-hour) programme that teaches participants how to conduct formal risk assessments under Section 19 of the 2005 Act. Safety Awareness is for general awareness; Risk Assessment is for those who need to carry out assessments.
Yes. Many organisations combine the Safety Awareness Training Course with Manual Handling or Fire Safety Awareness training on the same day. Contact us to discuss a combined training schedule that suits your needs.
All industries. The course covers general workplace safety principles applicable to manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, construction, logistics, offices, and any other workplace. Our instructors tailor examples to your sector.
Compare Our Health & Safety Courses
Safety Awareness Training
This course — 1.5-hour introduction
Duration: 1.5 hours
Max: 20 learners
Cert: 3 years
Focus: General safety awareness, hazard recognition, employee responsibilities
Ideal for: All staff, induction, refresher training
Risk Assessment Training
1-day Section 19 programme
Duration: 7 hours (1 day)
Max: 20 learners
Cert: 3 years
Focus: HSA three-step process, formal risk assessment, control measures
Ideal for: Safety officers, managers, competent persons
Available Nationwide Across Ireland
Phoenix STS delivers the Safety Awareness Training Course on-site at your premises anywhere in Ireland, 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 training courses:
- Risk Assessment Training Course — 1-day programme on hazard identification, risk evaluation, and Section 19 compliance.
- Safety Representative Training Course — 3-day HSA programme for Section 25 Safety Representatives.
- Manual Handling Course — 3-hour practical course for safe lifting. 3-year certification.
- Fire Warden Training Course — 7-hour CPD-certified programme with practical fire extinguisher training.
- Fire Safety Awareness Training — 2-hour on-site fire safety awareness for all staff.
- Health & Safety Consultancy — risk assessments, safety statements, audits, and ongoing support.
Why Choose Phoenix STS
Ireland’s trusted provider of CPD-accredited safety and healthcare training.
Experienced Team
Over 15 years delivering accredited training to healthcare facilities, schools, and businesses across Ireland.
Irish Owned
Proudly Irish-owned, based in Longford, serving clients nationwide. Courses tailored to Irish legislative requirements.
Experts in Health & Safety
ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 certified. CPD-accredited. All courses meet HIQA, HSA, and Irish legislative requirements.