Workplace Health & Safety
Equip your team with the essential knowledge and skills to maintain a safe workplace. Tailored to Irish law, this course ensures compliance and promotes wellbeing.
Workplace Health & Safety eLearning Course
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Overview
Understanding Best Practices for Health & Safety in the Workplace
Health and safety legislation places certain legal duties on employers and employees to ensure a good standard of health and safety in the workplace. Legal Island’s Workplace Health & Safety eLearning course focuses on delivering comprehensive health and safety training.
Specifically tailored to Irish legislation, it empowers employers and employees to understand their responsibilities and maintain high standards of workplace safety.
What's Included
What's included in Workplace Health & Safety training?
Legal Island’s Workplace Health & Safety eLearning course is tailored specifically to Irish law and to provide your employees with comprehensive training on health and safety practices in the workplace. The course provides a thorough overview of common health and safety concerns, equipping learners to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
This course has been recently updated and now includes the most recent health and safety statistics from Ireland, a new ‘Meet the colleagues’ section, and real life examples of organisations that have encountered health and safety issues in the workplace.
To enhance our ability to provide cutting-edge learning solutions, we have integrated AI tools for eLearning into this course.
Topics covered include:
- The importance of health and safety in the workplace
- Your responsibilities under health and safety law as an employer
- Staff responsibilities under health and safety law
- Common hazards and risks that can cause accidents and ill-health
- What to do if you spot a hazard
Should you have a particular need to brand or tailor any of our courses to your specific requirements, that is no problem at all. We offer a full bespoke service in-house. If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact our eLearning Client Executive, Glen Bell - glen@legal-island.com
Importance of Training
Why is Workplace Health & Safety training important?
Health and safety training is critical for ensuring the well-being of employees and the overall productivity of an organisation. Unsafe conditions and unsafe behaviours may lead to personal harm and they will have an adverse effect on the business as a whole. The consequences of neglecting workplace safety can be severe, including:
- Injuries and ill health: Personal harm that disrupts lives and work operations.
- Financial penalties: Expensive accident investigations, fines, and legal costs.
- Operational setbacks: Staff shortages, recruitment costs, and reduced morale.
- Economic impact: According to the Health and Safety Authority for Ireland, 1,300,000 days were lost due to work-related illness in Ireland in 2024.
Beyond compliance, robust training demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to its workforce and minimises risks, while creating a safer, more efficient environment.
Who needs workplace health & safety training in Ireland?
To reduce the likelihood of injuries and ill health within the workplace, it is good practice to provide all staff with health and safety training on, or shortly after starting employment with regular refresher updates throughout their employment. It is vital employees have an understanding of their responsibilities under health and safety law and the dangers which may be present in the workplace.
According to the Health and Safety Authority for Ireland, 58 workers were killed in work-related accidents in 2025, and 10,441 non-fatal injuries were reported in 2024.
Course Duration
How long does Workplace Health & Safety training take?
The course will take no longer than 45 minutes to complete including an assessment. It is self-paced, allowing employees to stop and resume as needed, making it easy to fit into busy schedules. Upon successful completion, each staff member will receive a personalised certificate for their records.
Key Statistics
Why learn with Legal Island?
We take huge pride in the training we deliver across the island of Ireland. Our key statistics show:
97%
of users said they found the courses beneficial for their organisation
96%
of users said they found the courses convenient and easy to use
96%
of users said their knowledge of the compliance topic area improved
96%
of users said they would recommend our eLearning courses to other organisations
750,000+
hours of training and course content delivered
600,000+
employees across the island of Ireland have now benefitted from our services
FAQs
Got a question about our Workplace Health & Safety training?
Chances are, at this stage, you have a few questions. If you can’t find the answer below, please contact us directly - we’re happy to help anytime.
Who should participate in workplace health and safety training?
This all-staff training course is designed to raise awareness of health and safety in the workplace so that all members of staff know their responsibilities under health and safety law and what to do if they spot a hazard.
Training ensures that staff are aware of the importance of health and safety, common hazards and risks in the workplace and what to do if they spot them. This not only mitigates risks but also demonstrates your organisation's unwavering commitment to the safety of your employees.
What is the duration of this health and safety course for employees in Ireland?
The course takes approximately 45 minutes to complete, including an assessment. It is self-paced, allowing employees to stop and resume as needed, making it easy to fit into busy schedules. Upon successful completion, each staff member will receive a personalised certificate for their records.
When should workplace health and safety training be provided to all staff?
Workplace health and safety training should be provided to all staff at the start of their employment and revised regularly through refresher courses.
Regular updates are crucial to ensure that employees stay informed about evolving regulations and best practices, helping to protect your organisation from health and safety claims.
Can this course be customised?
Yes, our courses can be fully customised to meet your organisation’s specific needs. We offer an in-house bespoke service, with a local and dedicated account manager, that allows you to brand the course and tailor its content to align with your organisation’s requirements.
How much does this all-staff training cost?
This eLearning course is designed specifically for purchase for all staff, ensuring consistent training across your organisation. The standard rate is €40 per staff member. However, we may offer discounts based on the total number of employees you have. If your organisation is interested in more than one course, we are happy to discuss a package deal.
For tailored training solutions, including the option to integrate your in-house documents, please contact Glen Bell at glen@legal-island.com. Glen will be happy to discuss your specific needs and provide a personalised quote.
Is this training content tailored specifically to legislation and guidance in Ireland?
Yes, this course is specifically tailored to Irish legislation and guidance, which is a top priority for our customers. We also offer versions of this course designed for employees based in Northern Ireland and the UK, ensuring compliance with their respective legal frameworks. All our eLearning courses are crafted to meet the unique requirements of the jurisdiction they serve.
How is the training delivered?
This interactive eLearning training course is delivered entirely online, providing flexibility and convenience. There is no need to come together in groups - Employees can complete the course independently and at their own pace, and it is accessible across multiple devices, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones.
Is this course instructor-led or self-paced?
This is a self-paced eLearning course, allowing your staff to progress through the material at their own convenience. This flexibility makes it easy to fit the training into their busy schedules.
How can I purchase an eLearning course for my staff and get them set up?
To purchase an eLearning course, please contact Glen Bell - glen@legal-island.com for information on prices and discounted options based on the number of staff you have. We’ll be happy to discuss your organisation's training needs further.
Once you’ve made the purchase, access can be arranged within 1 hour (depending on your training needs), and remain open for a 12-month period. We will work closely with you to meet your deadlines.
We do not require any staff details upfront. We’ll provide all the necessary information for distribution to your workforce, ensuring a smooth transition into the course. Additionally, we provide full technical support and are available to assist with any accessibility issues your staff might encounter.
I have a workforce across different areas of the UK and Ireland, can you provide training for all of them?
Yes, we can provide courses for staff in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales and even globally.
Are certificates provided at the end of the course?
Yes. An end-of-course assessment is included to ensure your staff understand key components of the training. Once your staff have completed the course and achieved the minimum pass score in the assessment, each member of your team will automatically receive their own personalised certificate.
Can I monitor staff activity and completion rates?
Yes. We can provide you with ‘Account Manager’ rights, which will enable you to view all staff information, completion rates and completion dates. You can also download this information to keep on file as part of your audit reporting.
If you are looking for a more comprehensive reporting tool, find out how you can streamline your company-wide training, with our learning management system, AppLI LMS by visiting https://legal-island.ie/elearning/appli-lms
What are the benefits of Legal Island’s eLearning training for your organisation?
Reduce Risk by:
• Ensuring your company data is protected to the highest standard and fully ISO27001 compliant
• Receiving jurisdiction-specific training in key areas, ensuring your staff understand their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the law
• Including a comprehensive reporting dashboard delivering an audit trail to strengthen your defence in any industrial dispute, therefore protecting your company’s reputation in the marketplace and in the eyes of key stakeholders and customers
Improve Efficiencies by:
• Allowing instant access to staff completion reports, stored in one place – Resulting in a reduction in the amount of time spent on your compliance record keeping
• Being accessible 24/7 – whether you have staff working in the office or remotely, the platform can be accessed from a mobile device, laptop, tablet or desktop. This means that staff can tailor training completion around their work schedule
• Enabling employees to self-enrol, removing the admin burden from HR
Reduce Costs by:
• Enabling you to train all staff in multiple locations, simultaneously, without the financial impact of travelling or coming together in groups, saving you money on your training budget
• Mitigating against profit-zapping fines by providing your organisation with the most robust level of protection in key compliance area
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