Specialist Health and Safety Support for Schools
Practical, no-nonsense health & safety advice that makes compliance simple.
About Safety First Solutions
Our Mission
Safety First Solutions 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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Health & Safety Management for School Leaders (Online Delivery)
This course is designed for primary and post-primary schools, providing clear and practical guidance on all key aspects of health and safety management.
It covers essential areas including legislation, risk assessment, inspections, emergency procedures, fire safety, contractor management, and workplace risks such as manual handling, work at height, lone working, and hazardous substances.
The training also addresses important topics such as chemical, asbestos and legionella safety, personal safety, stress management, driving for work.
Practical and relevant, this course helps schools meet their legal obligations while creating a safer environment for staff, students, and visitors.
Security Lockdown in Schools
This course is designed for Irish primary and post-primary schools, universities etc. equipping staff with the confidence, clarity, and practical skills needed to respond effectively in high pressure emergency situations.
Covering key areas such as lockdown procedures, security awareness, communication and incident management, it provides clear step by step guidance tailored to your environments. Practical and reassuring, the training ensures schools act decisively protecting the safety of staff and students when it matters most. A model security lockdown policy and template are included.
Health and Safety for School Caretakers
Health and Safety for School Caretakers
School safety is built on the expertise of its site team. From managing plant rooms and hazardous substances to overseeing contractors and playground safety, the role of a caretaker carries significant responsibility and unique operational risks.
Our Health & Safety course for is a practical course designed specifically for schools. It provides the technical knowledge and regulatory framework necessary to manage school premises effectively ensuring full compliance while protecting the health and safety of the entire school.
Machinery Safety
Health and Safety for School Caretakers
School workshops are practical, hands on learning environments, but the combination of machinery, tools, noise, dust, chemicals and electrical equipment can introduce significant risks if they are not properly managed.
Our Workshop & Machinery Safety for Schools course is designed specifically for staff working in educational workshops and practical teaching areas. It provides practical guidance to help staff recognise common hazards, understand the risks associated with machinery and equipment, and put effective safety controls in place.
The course explores hazards including moving machinery parts, cutting and sharp edges, entanglement, noise, dust, vibration, hazardous substances, electrical safety and machinery-specific risks. It also considers the importance of suitable guarding, safe systems of work, risk assessment, inspection, maintenance, supervision and appropriate information, instruction and training.
By the end of the course, participants will have a stronger understanding of how to identify and manage workshop hazards and help create a safer environment for staff, students and everyone using the workshop..
Manual Handling Training
Fire Warden / Marshall Training
Safe manual handling is everyone’s responsibility. From lifting and carrying to pushing, pulling and moving awkward loads, staff need to understand how to complete everyday tasks safely and reduce the risk of injury.
Our Manual Handling Training is a practical course designed to give staff the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise manual handling hazards, assess tasks and apply safer handling techniques in the workplace.
The course covers the key areas set out in Health and Safety Authority (HSA) guidance, including legal responsibilities, manual handling risk assessment, safer lifting and handling principles, and practical techniques for reducing the risk of injury.
Training is delivered by an experienced QQI-accredited trainer and is available online or in person.
In-person training includes practical demonstrations and competency assessment, giving participants the opportunity to apply what they have learned to realistic workplace tasks.
Courses can also be tailored to suit your specific workplace, industry and the types of manual handling tasks your staff carry out, helping to make the training practical, relevant and directly applicable to their day-to-day work
Fire Warden / Marshall Training
Fire Warden / Marshall Training
Fire safety is everyone's responsibility. From preventing fires and understanding evacuation procedures to knowing how to respond quickly and safely in an emergency, every member of staff has a vital role to play in protecting lives and property.
Our Fire Safety Awareness course is a practical programme designed to give staff the knowledge and confidence to recognise fire hazards, reduce the risk of fire, and respond effectively should an incident occur.
The course covers legal responsibilities, emergency procedures, and safe selection and use of fire extinguishers, including practical hands-on extinguisher training.
Participants will learn valuable fire safety principles that can help keep them, their colleagues, and their families safe both at work and at home.
Ladder / Stepladder Training
This course covers the different types of ladders, ladder strength and limitations, common causes of ladder related accidents, and the relevant legislation and guidance.
Participants will learn how to use ladders safely, carry out pre-use checks, handle and set up ladders correctly, and identify defects requiring inspection or maintenance.
The course is delivered in person and includes practical training, giving participants hands on experience in inspecting ladders/ stepladders and demonstrating their correct and safe use.
Contact us today to discuss your requirements and pricing.
Legionella Training
This course provides an overview of Legionella bacteria, the risks associated with Legionnaires’ disease, and the relevant legislation and guidance for managing water systems safely.
Participants will learn how Legionella can develop and spread, identify high risk areas within water systems, understand control measures, temperature monitoring, flushing and maintenance requirements, and recognise their responsibilities in managing Legionella risks.
The course also covers risk assessment, record-keeping and emergency procedures, with practical case studies helping participants understand how Legionella risks can be effectively managed in your workplaces
Asbestos Training
Asbestos can remain hidden in buildings for many years, particularly in older properties, and disturbing asbestos-containing materials can release dangerous fibres into the air.
Our Asbestos Awareness Training is designed to help staff recognise where asbestos may be present, understand the health risks, and know how to avoid accidental disturbance.
The course covers common asbestos-containing materials, typical locations, health effects, asbestos surveys, legal responsibilities, safe working practices, and what to do if asbestos is suspected or accidentally disturbed.
Participants will gain practical knowledge to help them identify potential asbestos risks, take appropriate precautions, and support the safe management of asbestos within their workplace.
Safe Use of Chemicals
Display Screen Equipment 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.
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 demonstrates how to set up your workstation correctly to ensure your sitting comfortably.
Personal Safety Awareness
Display Screen Equipment Training
Display Screen Equipment Training
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.
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Respirable Crystalline Silica Training
Respirable Crystalline Silica Training
Respirable Crystalline Silica Training
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 cour
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.
Safety Representative Training
Respirable Crystalline Silica Training
Respirable Crystalline Silica Training
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.
Abrasive Wheel Training
Respirable Crystalline Silica 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.
Services Tailored to Meet Your Needs
Services Tailored To Meet Your Needs
Every workplace is different, which is why our training is tailored specifically to your needs. We keep things clear, simple, and practical free from unnecessary jargon and design each course around your requirements.
At Safety First Solutions, we deliver health and safety training that is practical, easy to understand, and directly relevant to your workplace. Our focus is on helping people apply best practice confidently in their day to day roles.
We work with organisations across a wide range of industries, providing both online and in-person training tailored to individual needs. Whether your aim is to improve compliance, reduce risk, or strengthen your safety culture, our training is designed to create a lasting impact.
What makes us different:
- Practical, no-nonsense training with clear, simple guidance.
- Real-life examples that make learning relevant and engaging.
- Interactive sessions that encourage participation and discussion.
- Flexible delivery options, including onsite or online training.
Our services include:
- Health & Safety Training Courses.
- Risk Assessments & Safety Statements
- Workplace Audits & Inspections
- Tailored Policies & Procedures
With many years of educational setting experience, we provide simple, effective solutions that help you meet your legal responsibilities while maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.
If you’d like to discuss your requirements or find out how we can support your organisation, please get in touch with us today.
We’re flexible – all payment methods accepted.
