Schedule

Solas Safe Pass
16th July 2025 @ 7.45am to 4pm
EDS Training D5 M7 Business ParkNaas
€ 170.00
4 available
Solas Safe Pass
17th July 2025 @ 7.45am to 4pm
EDS Training D5 M7 Business ParkNaas
€ 170.00
5 available
Solas Safe Pass
23rd July 2025 @ 7.45am to 4pm
EDS Training D5 M7 Business ParkNaas
€ 170.00
9 available
Solas Safe Pass
24th July 2025 @ 7.45am to 4pm
EDS Training D5 M7 Business ParkNaas
€ 170.00
8 available
Solas Safe Pass
30th July 2025 @ 7.45am to 4pm
EDS Training D5 M7 Business ParkNaas
€ 170.00
10 available
Solas Safe Pass
31st July 2025 @ 7.45am to 4pm
EDS Training D5 M7 Business ParkNaas
€ 170.00
10 available

Course Name: Safe Pass

Duration: 1 Full Day

Course Aim: This course is designed to enhance the learners’ understanding and appreciation of the hazards commonly found in, on, and around construction sites. It aims to promote a culture of safety and compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013, which mandates that all construction workers in Ireland, including apprentices and trainees, must hold a valid Solas Safe Pass Card.

Course Content:

  1. Introduction to Site Safety: Fundamentals of safety on construction sites.
  2. Health and Safety Legislation: Overview of relevant laws and regulations in the construction industry.
  3. Site Accident Reporting: Procedures for reporting accidents on-site.
  4. Introduction to Risk Assessment: Basics of identifying and assessing risks in construction settings.
  5. Working at Height, Excavations, and Electrical Hazards: Understanding and mitigating risks associated with these specific areas.
  6. Safe Operation of Construction Equipment: Guidelines for safely using various construction equipment.
  7. Site Safety with Construction Vehicles: Best practices for safety around construction vehicles.
  8. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Importance and proper use of PPE in construction.
  9. Managing Noise and Vibration: Addressing health risks associated with noise and vibration on construction sites.
  10. Manual Handling: The importance of safe techniques for manual handling to prevent injuries. (please note that you must complete a separate training course to achieve a Manual Handling certificate)
  11. Personal Health and Welfare: Emphasising the importance of personal health and welfare in the construction industry.

Safe Pass Course Requirements:

  1. Start Time:
    • Registration begins at 7:45 AM.
    • The class starts promptly at 8:10 AM (no late admittance).
  2. Age Requirement:
    • Participants must be at least 16 years old on the day of the course.
  3. Identification:
    • Valid ID is required (Passport, Driving Licence, or an old Safe Pass card).
  4. PPS Number:
    • A valid Irish PPS number or UK National Insurance Number is necessary.
    • For contract workers employed outside of the Republic of Ireland or UK without an Irish PPS number or a UK National Insurance Number:
      • You must complete an STB form (available from EDS upon request).
      • Provide evidence of your employment status and the equivalent of your PPS/National Security/Social Security Number from your home country.
      • Submit a photo ID for each applicant.
      • All documents must be submitted to EDS at least 48 hours before the course, as they are required by SOLAS for processing.
  5. Photo Requirement:
    • Participants must bring a printed passport-sized photo.
    • Photos can be obtained on the day for €5 (cash payable that morning).
  6. Language Proficiency:
    • Fluency in English is required, as the course content is detailed, and there is a multiple-choice exam at the end based on the information provided during the course.
    • Participants cannot use translators, confer with others, or use electronic devices during the course/exam.
    • Safe Pass courses are available in different languages, with a SOLAS-approved translator, EDS do not provide translator courses.

Certification:

Successful candidates will receive a letter on the day of the course, valid for three weeks (at site discretion), during which they will receive their Solas Safe Pass card, valid for 4 years.