The SOLAS Safe Pass is a mandatory one-day health and safety awareness programme essential for anyone working in the construction sector in Ireland.

The core aim of this programme is to raise the standard of safety awareness across the industry. It ensures that all site personnel, from new entrants to experienced workers, have the basic health and safety knowledge to work on-site without being a risk to themselves or others.

Who Needs This Course?

This Safe Pass training is a legal requirement for:

• All construction site workers (including apprentices and trainees).

• Site managers, supervisors, and foremen.

• Anyone visiting or performing temporary work on a construction site.

• Individuals looking to start a career in the Irish construction industry.

What You Will Learn: Course Outline

Our one-day programme covers all essential site safety topics mandated by SOLAS:

• Introduction to Site Safety: Creating a positive safety culture.

• Legislation and Site Safety: Your legal duties and responsibilities under the Act.

• Site Accident Reporting: Correct procedures for reporting incidents and near-misses.

• Introduction to Risk Assessment: Identifying and controlling common site hazards.

• Specialised Risk Assessments: In-depth look at risks from Electricity, Excavations, and Working at Heights.

• Behaviour-Based Safety: Understanding how your actions and attitudes impact safety.

• Site Safety and Construction Equipment: Safe use of tools and machinery.

• Site Safety and Construction Vehicles: Safe movement of site traffic and “man-machine” interfaces.

• Personal Health and Welfare: Welfare facilities, hygiene, and mental health awareness.

• Noise and Vibration: Identifying risks and using correct controls.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Correct selection, use, and maintenance of hard hats, high-vis, footwear, and more.