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.
Importance of Training
Why is Workplace Health & Safety Training Important for Employees in Ireland
Health and safety training is critical for ensuring the wellbeing 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, 1,053,000 days were lost due to work-related illness in Ireland in 2020.
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, 38 workers were killed in work-related accidents and 8,279 non-fatal incidents were reported in Ireland in 2021.
Course Duration
How long does Workplace Health & Safety Training take?
The course will take no longer than 45 minutes to complete including an assessment. Each member of staff will receive their own personalised certificate upon successful completion.
Key Statistics
Why learn with Legal Island?
We take huge pride in the training we deliver across Northern Ireland and the Republic 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
200,000 +
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 couple questions. If you can’t find your answer below, we encourage you to ask questions directly and you can call us anytime.
How long will this course take?
Our Workplace Health & Safety training will take no longer than 45 minutes to complete including an assessment. Each member of staff will receive their own personalised certificate upon successful completion.
How often should this training be given?
Experts advise that staff training should commence on, or shortly after starting employment; with regular refresher updates completed throughout the term of employment.
Do you offer a bespoke version of this course?
Yes, we offer a fully bespoke service in-house whereby you can brand or tailor any of the courses to your organisation’s specific requirements.
How much does this course cost?
The standard rate of this course is €40 per staff member, however, depending on the number of staff you have, discounts may be available.
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Free demo of this eLearning course
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