What Health and Safety Training Does My Business Need

✅ What Health and Safety Training Does My Business Need?
A Simple Guide for Irish Employers

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• Positions Ireland Training & Testing as your go-to partner in employer safety compliance

⚖️ Introduction: Health and Safety Isn’t Optional – It’s the Law

As an employer in Ireland, you're legally required to ensure your staff are trained and competent to work safely.

Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, **every business—**from startups to large firms—must provide adequate health and safety training.

But with so many courses available, it’s natural to wonder:

❓ “What health and safety training does my business actually need?”

This guide breaks it down clearly—giving you a roadmap to keep your team safe and your business compliant.

🛡️ Section 1: Core Training Every Irish Employer Should Consider

1. Manual Handling Training

Required by law if staff lift, carry, push, or pull loads—even occasionally.
Who needs it: Warehouse staff, cleaners, retail workers, tradespeople
Covers: Proper lifting techniques, back injury prevention, workplace ergonomics

2. First Aid Response (FAR)

Having a certified first aider can literally save lives.
Who needs it: Every business should have at least one trained first aider
Covers: CPR, emergency care, wound treatment, AED use

3. Fire Warden / Fire Safety Training

Essential for any workplace, especially where fire risks exist.
Who needs it: Office teams, hospitality staff, warehouse employees
Covers: Fire prevention, evacuation plans, extinguisher use

4. Safe Pass Training

Legally required for anyone working on or visiting construction sites.
🟢 Who needs it: Construction workers, contractors, site visitors
🛠️ Covers: Site hazards, safety signage, responsibilities under Irish law

5. Forklift & MEWP Training

Operators must be properly trained and certified to use lifting equipment.
Who needs it: Warehouses, logistics, builders’ providers
Covers: Load handling, safe operation, accident prevention

6. Working at Height Awareness

One of the most critical safety areas, especially in construction and maintenance.
Who needs it: Roofers, scaffolders, building maintenance staff
Covers: Fall prevention, harness safety, ladder use

📋 Section 2: Your Legal Responsibilities as an Employer

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) outlines 5 key duties for Irish employers:

Identify workplace hazards
Assess the associated risks
Provide training and supervision
Maintain up-to-date training records
Refresh training as roles, staff, or risks change

⚠️ Failure to meet these requirements can lead to fines, legal action, or serious workplace accidents.

Section 3: How Ireland Training & Testing Can Help Your Business

We support businesses across Ireland—from small enterprises to national companies—with fully compliant, cost-effective, and flexible training solutions.

Why Choose Us?

Qualified instructors with real-world industry experience

Locations: Dublin, Cork, Galway + Nationwide coverage

On-site and in-house training options available

Easy online booking and scheduling

👇 Our Most Popular Courses:

• Manual Handling Training
• First Aid Response (FAR)
• Fire Warden / Fire Safety Training
• Forklift Training (Dublin)
• Safe Pass Training

Ready to Protect Your Team & Stay Compliant?

Not sure where to start?
Call us today for a free training needs consultation
Or book your training online – stay compliant in 2025 and beyond

✅ Protect your people. Comply with the law. Strengthen your business.