Solas Safe Pass

Course Name: Solas 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.

Course Requirements:

• Start Time: Registration for Training starts at 7.45am, the class commences at 8.10 am sharp (no late admittance).
• Age Requirement: Learners must be at least 16 years old on the day of the course.
• Identification: Valid ID (Passport, Driving Licence or old safe pass card) required.
• PPS Number: A valid Irish PPS number is necessary. Contract worker that do not hold an Irish PPS number must complete a STB form (which will be provided by EDS on request), evidence of their employment status and their national security number or equivalent from their country of origin. Photo ID for each applicant is also required. These must be submitted to EDS to be sent to Solas at least 48 hours before the course.
• Photo: Learners must bring a printed passport-sized photo. Photos can be obtained on the day for a €5 (cash payable on the morning of the course)
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required. Safe Pass is a detailed course for which the attendee must have a good level of English to take part, there is a multiple choice question exam at the end on the information given, which must be passed in order to successfully complete the course. You cannot have someone translate for you during the course/exam or confer with anyone else during the course/exam or use an electronic device. There are Safe Pass courses available in different languages with a Solas approved translator.

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.