Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Training in Ireland: Empowering Your Workforce, Ensuring a Safer Workplace

Effective OHS training equips your Irish employees with the knowledge to identify hazards, prevent accidents, and respond to emergencies. Investing in quality OHS training from PurpleTree’s experts, like David, offers significant benefits:

• Ensures Legal Compliance: Meet your duties under Ireland’s SHWW Act 2005 and avoid HSA penalties.
• Reduces Risk: Minimise workplace accidents, injuries, and associated costs (claims, sick pay).
• Enhances Productivity: Safe workplaces improve employee morale, focus, and efficiency.
• Saves Costs: Reduce expenses from compensation claims, medical fees, and lost workdays.
• Improves Reputation: Demonstrates your commitment to employee wellbeing and safety in Ireland.

PurpleTree offers diverse, engaging OHS training programmes designed by H&S expert David for Irish SMEs. We cover legally required and best-practice courses, including:

• General H&S Awareness: Foundational understanding of Irish H&S principles, hazard ID, and emergency response.
• Certified Manual Handling: Legally required in Ireland, teaching safe lifting and risk assessment (T.I.L.E.O).
• Fire Safety & Warden Training: Equipping staff for fire emergencies, evacuation, and extinguisher use.
• DSE/VDU Assessor & User Training: For ergonomic workstation setup for Irish office staff.
• First Aid Response (FAR) Training (PHECC Accredited): Equipping designated first aiders for Irish workplaces.
• Industry-Specific Safety Training: Bespoke courses for construction, healthcare, manufacturing, etc., meeting unique Irish regulatory needs. (HR Duo helps track training).

PurpleTree offers flexible OHS training delivery for Irish businesses to minimise disruption:

• On-Site Training: Delivered at your Irish workplace for hands-on, environment-specific learning.
• Virtual Training: Interactive online sessions for remote or dispersed Irish teams, ideal for theory-based content.
• Blended Learning: Combines online modules with in-person practical training and assessment for competency.

All courses are delivered by experienced trainers, ensuring compliance with Irish H&S regulations and HSA guidance.

PurpleTree delivers OHS training that’s compliant, engaging, and practical for Irish businesses. SMEs trust our H&S specialist David and team because we offer:

• Experienced & Qualified Trainers: Instructors with extensive Irish industry H&S knowledge.
• Tailored Programmes: Training customised to your Irish organisation’s specific risks and needs.
• Compliance Focus & Best Practice: Courses meet all Irish legal requirements and industry standards.
• Interactive Learning: Engaging content for better knowledge retention and application in Irish workplaces.
• Comprehensive Support: Guidance before, during, and after training for lasting impact on your Irish safety culture.

Investing in quality OHS training with PurpleTree delivers clear benefits for your Irish business:

• Fewer workplace accidents, injuries, and reduced absenteeism in Ireland.
• Lower insurance premiums and legal costs associated with H&S incidents.
• Enhanced employee morale, confidence, and staff retention in your Irish team.
• Improved productivity through safer, more efficient working conditions.
• Stronger compliance with HSA inspections and Irish H&S audits.

Accurately assessing your specific H&S training needs is vital. PurpleTree’s H&S expert, David, assists Irish businesses with a Training Needs Analysis (TNA). We review your Safety Statement, risk assessments, and incident records to identify legally mandated and advisable OHS training for your specific roles and risks, ensuring effective, targeted investment for your Irish workforce.

• Reviewing Irish legal H&S training requirements.
• Analysing risk assessments to pinpoint specific training needs.
• Developing a prioritised OHS training plan for your Irish team.

Accurate H&S training records are crucial for Irish compliance and HSA inspections. PurpleTree provides attendance registers and certificates. We advise on refresher periods (e.g., Manual Handling 3 years for Ireland). Our HR Duo software efficiently manages these records, certification dates, and reminders for your Irish SME, simplifying H&S admin.

• Providing clear H&S training documentation for your Irish business.
• Advising on Irish statutory refresher training intervals.
• Using HR Duo for secure, auditable H&S training records in Ireland.

Formal OHS training is essential, but PurpleTree advocates for a broader strategy to foster a lasting safety culture in your Irish business. This means visible management commitment and empowering employees to voice safety concerns. Post-training, H&S specialist David can advise on reinforcing learning via toolbox talks or safety champion initiatives, ensuring your investment delivers sustainable results for your Irish workplace.

• Reinforcing OHS training through regular toolbox talks in your Irish workplace.
• Encouraging proactive hazard reporting from your Irish staff.
• Integrating H&S into performance reviews in your Irish business.