If you work on a construction site in Ireland, Safe Pass is an important part of preparing to work safely on site. The SOLAS Safe Pass programme is a one-day health and safety awareness programme designed to improve knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards and practices in the construction industry.
ISM delivers classroom-based SOLAS Safe Pass training at our Finglas and Tallaght training centres. The one-day course is delivered by a SOLAS-approved Safe Pass tutor and is suitable for people completing Safe Pass for the first time, as well as existing cardholders who choose the tutor-led classroom route when renewing their card.
What Is Safe Pass Training?
Safe Pass is a one-day health and safety awareness programme for people working in the construction industry. The aim is to raise safety awareness and give participants a basic understanding of the risks, responsibilities and safe working practices associated with construction sites.
Classroom-based training gives participants a structured day of learning with an approved tutor. It provides an opportunity to work through the course content in person and build an understanding of the key health and safety issues that can arise on site.
What Does the Safe Pass Course Cover?
During the one-day Safe Pass course, participants cover a range of construction health and safety topics, including:
- Introduction to site safety
- Legislation and site safety
- Site accident reporting
- Introduction to risk assessment
- Electricity
- Excavations and confined spaces
- Working at heights
- Accident causation
- Site safety and construction equipment
- Site safety and construction vehicles
- Noise and vibration
- Personal health and welfare
Why Choose Classroom-Based Safe Pass Training?
For anyone completing Safe Pass for the first time, the one-day tutor-led programme is the required route. Classroom training can also suit people who prefer learning directly from a tutor rather than completing a computer-based assessment.
The classroom format allows participants to work through the full Safe Pass programme during one structured day. It can be particularly useful for people who value face-to-face instruction, want a full update of their safety awareness, or simply prefer a traditional training environment.
Who Needs a Safe Pass?
Safe Pass is intended for people working on construction sites in Ireland. This includes construction workers, apprentices and trainees, along with other site personnel where Safe Pass is required. If you are starting work in construction or your role involves working on construction sites, check the Safe Pass requirements with your employer before starting work. Participants attending a Safe Pass course must meet the relevant SOLAS eligibility requirements.
How Long Is a Safe Pass Card Valid?
A Safe Pass Registration Card is valid for four years. After this period, the cardholder must renew their Safe Pass. Existing Safe Pass cardholders can renew by attending the tutor-led Safe Pass programme again or by using the alternative SOLAS computer-based Safe Pass Renewal Test at an approved Pearson VUE test centre. If you have never completed Safe Pass before, you must attend the one-day tutor-led programme.
Safe Pass Training in Dublin with ISM
ISM provides classroom-based SOLAS Safe Pass courses at our Finglas and Tallaght training centres. The one-day programme is delivered by a SOLAS-approved Safe Pass tutor and covers the key health and safety awareness required for working on construction sites. Whether you are completing Safe Pass for the first time or prefer the tutor-led classroom option for renewal, you can book your Safe Pass course with ISM online by choosing your preferred date and location.
