This practical course provides learners with the essential knowledge and skills to promote and maintain a safe and healthy working environment. Whether you're entering employment, managing staff, or upskilling in your role, this module equips you to confidently identify hazards, carry out risk assessments, and support safe work practices.

You'll gain a strong understanding of employer and employee responsibilities under Irish health and safety legislation, and learn how to recognise common risks related to equipment, chemicals, fire, infection control, and occupational illness. The course also introduces best practices for housekeeping, personal protective equipment (PPE), and accident reporting.

Designed to raise awareness and build real-world safety competence, this module supports independent learning while preparing you to apply safety principles in any vocational context.

Completing this course leads to a QQI Level 5 Minor Award in Safety and Health at Work and is an excellent foundation for work in almost any industry.