Health & Safety Legislation

A concise overview of organisational obligations under Irish health & safety law

All employers in Ireland have a legal duty to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of their workforce. This one-day course provides a clear and practical understanding of the key legal frameworks that govern occupational health and safety in the workplace.  Learners will examine the core requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and associated regulations, including REACH and Construction-specific laws. This programme empowers organisations to identify and meet their obligations, avoid costly penalties and and foster a culture of compliance and care. 

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    30 Mar 2026
    28 Sep 2026
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Course Code
HS009

What's covered?

This intensive one-day programme delivers a practical overview of the key health and safety legislation in Ireland. The training is interactive and aligned with real workplace examples. 

Key topics include: 

  • General Safety, Health and Welfare Legislation 
  • The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 
  • Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 
  • REACH/CLP Regulations and Dangerous Substances legislation 
  • Noise and Vibration Legislation 
  • Occupational Exposure Legislation 
  • Safety in Industry Legislation 
  • Construction Safety and the 2013 Regulations 
  • Emergency Preparedness and Legislative Duties 

Who should participate?

This course is ideal for individuals responsible for health and safety compliance across a range of industries. It is designed to support those in safety-critical or compliance-focused roles who need a working understanding of Irish health and safety legislation. 

  • Health and Safety Officers and Managers 
  • Technical Managers 
  • Environmental Managers 
  • Quality Managers 
  • Safety Representatives 
  • Personnel and Human Resources Professionals 

English Language Competency
A good standard of written and spoken English is important to engage effectively with this programme.

What will I learn?

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to: 

  • Describe the Irish legal framework for occupational health and safety 
  • Identify key employer and employee responsibilities under the 2005 Act 
  • Interpret key provisions of the General Application Regulations 2007 
  • Recognise the implications of REACH and other hazardous substance legislation 
  • Apply knowledge of safety legislation in the context of ISO 45001 
  • Assess the consequences of non-compliance, including enforcement powers and penalties 

These outcomes equip learners to apply their knowledge directly in the workplace to ensure compliance. 

Who are the tutors?

This course is delivered by tutors with extensive knowledge of health and safety legislation and its real-world application. Their focus is on building learner confidence through engaging, hands-on exercises and personalised support. 

Elizabeth Walker

Elizabeth has extensive industry experience planning, establishing, implementing and maintaining management systems. These systems include Quality, Food Safety, Energy, Environmental and Health and Safety. Elizabeth holds a BSc Degree in Industrial Biology, Diploma in Food Technology and is a competent Integrated Management System Auditor.

Elizabeth has considerable experience in the implementation of & transition to ISO 9001:2015. Auditing experience includes carrying out internal audits and supporting third party audits (Customer/Regulatory & Certification) of clients Quality Management System. Elizabeth also delivers training programmes in ISO 9001:2015 implementation and internal auditing and lead auditor training programmes.


Finbarr Stapleton

Finbarr Stapleton, Antaris, has a B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry and a Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and is a member of IOSH. He has over thirty years experience, initially as Laboratory Manager in an Analytical Laboratory, a number of years experience as an EHS Manager in the Food Industry and subsequently in technical consultancy.

He has successfully implemented OHSAS 18001/45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 in a large number of industries. He has extensive experience of quality management and environmental and health and safety management systems, energy management, waste management as well as environmental and health and safety legislation. He is a qualified Auditor of ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems. Finbarr has also extensive experience of energy management systems such as ISO 50001. He has carried out a number of projects on behalf of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
He regularly carries out audits and risk assessments for client companies. He has also qualified as a dangerous goods safety adviser.

Finbarr has assisted a number of companies in making successful applications to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) for an IPPC (Integrated Pollution Prevention & Control) licence and has also carried out Environmental Impact Assessments for a number of companies.

Finbarr also holds an NUI Certificate in Training and Continuing Education. He is the lead tutor for the Nebosh International Certificate and Diploma courses.


Gerry Higgins

With extensive experience of implementing quality, environmental, health and safety, asset, energy and information security management systems and advising companies on how to integrate them, Gerry adopts a very practical approach to designing, implementing and maintaining management systems and brings this expertise to any training course, which he delivers.

Gerry has carried out first-, second- and third-party audits in a number of jurisdictions and across a range of organisations involved in manufacturing and service industries in both the public and private sector. He has also assisted many companies to demonstrate compliance with their statutory and regulatory requirements.

He has consulted with companies on developing appropriate sustainability, decarbonisation and energy transition strategies and on enhancing their circular value chains.

He has a degree in engineering and an MBA from the University of Limerick and is a chartered engineer and Fellow of Engineers Ireland. He is also a Fellow and chartered environmentalist through IEMA and holds a Certificate in Circular Economy & Sustainable Strategies from the University of Cambridge

Gerry founded Antaris in 1994 and now works as a consultant to the company. Antaris is at the forefront of climate action in Ireland and is a signatory to the science-based target initiative (SBTi), which commits us to reducing our absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and to measure and reduce our scope 3 emissions. Antaris is also a member of 1% for the Planet, committing us to donating 1% of our annual gross revenue (sales, not profit) to grassroots environmental organisations dedicated to protecting our planet.


Peter Fleming

Peter Fleming is an accomplished EHSQ professional with credible technical insight coupled with best-in-class interpersonal and communication skills. In the last 14 years, he has specialized in the areas of HAZOP, risk assessment, process safety, fire safety and industrial loss prevention. Peter Has worked with over 300 organizations in Europe, China, Middle East, America, Central America primarily focusing on HAZOP studies and Risk Assessment.

Currently, he has been coordinating a number of HAZOP and SIL studies in Jubail and Saudi Arabia. He has also worked as a safety expert responsible for assessing the safety of Ma’aden operations and processes and preparing a safety risk register for Ma’aden Phosphate Company. His work encompassed beneficiation, ammonia, 3 sulfuric acid, 3 phosphoric acid and 4 diammonium phosphate plants. He has also completed a number of HAZOP studies in Saudi Arabia and Qatar for a number of clients.


How do we train and support you?

This course uses an interactive, discussion-based approach supported by real-world examples and practical exercises. The goal is to build confidence in interpreting and applying legal requirements. 

Learner support includes: 

  • Pre-training consultation for In-Company courses 
  • Comprehensive course notes, regularly updated to reflect the latest standards and best practices 
  • Real-time support from expert tutors 
  • Available as Public Virtual Training or tailored In-Company delivery 

Places are generally limited to 12-15 to support personalised learning and individual support. 

How can you progress?

Learners who complete this course may also consider: 

  • ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Training 
  • ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training 
  • Overview of Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013 

Continued training supports compliance and strengthens internal safety systems. 

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  • 30 Mar 2026
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  • 28 Sep 2026
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