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Specialist Health and Safety Services for Schools
Practical, no-nonsense health & safety advice that makes compliance simple.
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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School Health and Safety Awareness
This course is designed for Irish 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
Fire Warden / Marshall Training
Health and Safety for School Caretakers
This course is tailored specifically for schools. Hazards associated with machinery vary depending on the type of machine used such as injuries ranging from moving parts, sharp edges etc. or through inexperience or lack of training. This course focuses on key hazards within your workshop such as noise , dust, vibration, chemical assessment, electrical safety and specific machinery hazards addressed.
Manual Handling Training
Fire Warden / Marshall Training
Fire Warden / Marshall 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.
Fire Warden / Marshall Training
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 the 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 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.
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.
Asbestos 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.
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 will demonstrate 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.
