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Safety First Solutions "Think First Not After"
Practical safety training for a safer workplace available online or in person.
About Safety First Solutions
Our Mission
At Safety First Solutions, our mission is to empower individuals and organisations through comprehensive health and safety training services. We focus on delivering practical, user friendly safety training content that is accessible to everyone, ensuring that safety becomes second nature.
Safety First Solutions provides interactive and friendly safety training sessions, available either in person or online.
Our courses are straight to the point, aiming to deliver practical, user friendly content without the use of technical jargon. Practical real life examples are provided to encourage group discussion. These safety training courses also offer an opportunity for attendees to highlight any concerns, allowing us to address them in a practical way.
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Asbestos Training
Abrasive Wheel Training
Legionella Training
This course focuses on hazards and risks associated with asbestos containing material. It looks at where it may be found and the different forms it takes. This course addresses how asbestos in buildings can be safely managed and controlled.
Legionella Training
Abrasive Wheel Training
Legionella Training
This course aims to assist duty holders to understand their legal responsibilities and health risks created by legionella bacteria and control measures to reduce the risks associated with legionella bacteria.
Abrasive Wheel Training
Abrasive Wheel Training
This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to choose the right abrasive wheel for the assigned task and examines the components of abrasive wheels. You will learn how to safely handle, operate, and maintain abrasive wheels without causing any potential harm to yourself or others around you.
Ladder / Stepladder Training
This course covers different types of ladders. Ladder strengths, common causes of accidents, applicable legislation, using a ladder safely, pre-use checks, safe handling of ladders, setting up a ladder, ladder inspection and maintenance of ladders.
Safe Use of Chemicals
Manual Handling Training
Chemical Safety Awareness Training will help you learn about staying safe around chemicals at work. This course is for anyone who might come into contact with chemicals on the job. You will learn about the health and safety hazards of chemicals, how to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and carry out chemical risk assessments. You will also learn how to protect yourself by following safe work practices, using appropriate PPE and taking the correct steps in an emergency.
Manual Handling Training
Manual Handling Training
Manual handling involves the lifting or moving of objects which could potentially cause injury to a persons back namely their muscles, tendons and ligaments. This course provides the necessary information and training to understand the risks associated with manual handling activities and how to manage it effectively.
Risk Assessment Training
Display Screen Equipment Training
Display Screen Equipment Training
This course helps you understand risks, manage hazards and determine the likelihood of harm. Risk assessment is not about creating large amounts of paperwork but identifying realistic sensible measures to control risks in your workplace. This course raises awareness of how to conduct a risk assessment in a simplistic manner.
Display Screen Equipment Training
Display Screen Equipment Training
Display Screen Equipment Training
The aim of this training is to equip display screen equipment users with the knowledge and skills to manage your workstation to reduce the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders. This course will demonstrate how to set up your workstation correctly to ensure your sitting comfortably.
Fire Warden / Marshall Training
Display Screen Equipment Training
Fire Warden / Marshall Training
This course is for staff with a designated responsibility as Fire Wardens or Fire Marshalls and provides the skills and confidence that will allow you to carry out duties relating to fire safely and emergency procedures .
Machinery Safety
Respirable Crystalline Silica
Fire Warden / Marshall Training
Hazards associated with machinery vary depending on the exact machine used such as injuries ranging from moving parts, sharp edges etc. or through inexperience or lack of training. This course focuses on the key hazards within your workshop. This course is ideally suited to environments such as men's sheds and other industries.
Personal Safety Awareness
Respirable Crystalline Silica
Respirable Crystalline Silica
Violence and aggression are real issues in the workplace and can seriously affect both employers and employees. While verbal abuse and threats are quite common in many jobs, actual physical attacks are rare.
This Personal Safety Awareness course is designed to help managers and staff understand the legal and workplace responsibilities around keeping employees safe. The training will provide you with practical tips on how to reduce risks to personal safety and explain how to de-escalate difficult situations.
Respirable Crystalline Silica
Respirable Crystalline Silica
Respirable Crystalline Silica
This course increases understanding of the risks associated with respirable crystalline silica (RCS). A hazardous substance that can lead to long-term health effects such as silicosis, COPD and lung cancer. Anyone working with or around materials that may release RCS must be aware of how exposure happens and how to prevent it. This course addresses health and safety requirements, relevant legislation, and practical control measures needed to actively manage and reduce exposure to respirable crystalline silica in the workplace.
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Safety Representative Training
School Health and Safety Awareness
School Health and Safety Awareness
Safety Representative Training is designed to give appointed employees the knowledge, skills, and confidence to promote a safe and healthy workplace. Safety representatives play a key role in maintaining high health and safety standards. They serve as the link between management and staff on safety matters. The course covers the core duti
Safety Representative Training is designed to give appointed employees the knowledge, skills, and confidence to promote a safe and healthy workplace. Safety representatives play a key role in maintaining high health and safety standards. They serve as the link between management and staff on safety matters. The course covers the core duties of a safety representative, including identifying hazards, carrying out risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.
School Health and Safety Awareness
School Health and Safety Awareness
School Health and Safety Awareness
This course is specifically designed for primary and secondary schools. It provides clear, practical guidance on all key aspects of safety management.
Course topics include:
• Health and safety legislation
• Safety management systems
• Fire safety and the Fire Services Act 1981
• Emergency procedures
• Lockdown procedures
• Risk assessment
This course is specifically designed for primary and secondary schools. It provides clear, practical guidance on all key aspects of safety management.
Course topics include:
• Health and safety legislation
• Safety management systems
• Fire safety and the Fire Services Act 1981
• Emergency procedures
• Lockdown procedures
• Risk assessment and safety statements
• Inspections, audits, and contractor management
• Managing medicines in schools
• Chemical, asbestos, and legionella safety
• Lone working and personal safety
• Stress management
• Manual handling
• Display screen equipment
• Driving for work
• Work at height
• First aid
• PEEPs (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans)
• Supporting new and expectant mothers
• Drug and alcohol awareness
The training is practical, relevant, and tailored for the educational sector, helping schools meet their legal obligations while creating a safer environment for staff, students, and visitors.
Safety Courses Tailored To Meet Your Needs
Every workplace is different, which is why we deliver training that's built around your business needs. We keep things simple and practical, without the jargon and shape each course to suit your specific needs. Training can be arranged at times that fit your schedule. Contact us to discuss your needs and requirements.
Services available
Safety Statement
Health & Safety Audits / Inspections
Health & Safety Audits / Inspections
The Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 requires every employer to protect their staff. I bring vast knowledge and experience in workplace safety to help you stay compliant and keep your business running smoothly. Safety made simple so you can focus on your business.
Health & Safety Audits / Inspections
Health & Safety Audits / Inspections
Health & Safety Audits / Inspections
I have worked within the area of Education as a School Safety Officer and have hands-on experience in auditing and inspections. My focus is on providing practical, realistic advice that helps schools and other sectors meet their compliance requirements without unnecessary complexity or cost. Reports are clear, supported with photographs and a simple RAG (Red Amber Green) rating system, giving you an immediate picture of priorities and peace of mind that your legal duties are being met. Whether in education or in other industries, I offer a no-nonsense approach that delivers safe, compliant workplaces. Contact me to discuss your needs and to put straightforward solutions in place.
Policies and Procedures
Health & Safety Audits / Inspections
Policies and Procedures
I create practical health and safety policies and procedures tailored to your organisation, ensuring compliance with Irish legislation. My safety services include clear, concise policies written in plain language that are realistic and easy to implement across all sectors. I offer guidance, templates, and checklists. I make ongoing compliance simple while reducing risk and improving safety culture. Additionally, I offer safety training to support your team in understanding and applying these policies effectively. Contact me for no-nonsense, effective solutions that truly work.
About Safety First Solutions
About Me
I'm Rory Finnegan founder of Safety First Solutions. I graduated from the National University of Ireland, Galway with a BSc. in Environmental Health and Safety and I am a Chartered Member of IOSH (Institution of Occupation Safety and Health). With over 16 years experience working across a wide range of industries including Medical Devices, Engineering, Machinery Safety, Construction, Schools and Universities, Chemical Industry, and Local Government.
I take a practical common sense approach to health and safety helping organisations meet their legal obligations while keeping things straightforward, effective and tailored to meet your needs.
We’re flexible – all payment methods accepted.
