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How to run a safety induction for a new employee in Ireland
Induction and training duties under the 2005 Act, step by step.
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2005 Act: employees must receive, during working time and without loss of pay, adequate safety, health and welfare training, including information and instruction on the specific task and on measures to be taken in an emergency (HSA).
- Prepare: risk assessment and safety statement.
- Day 1: workplace, emergency plan, first aiders, fire evacuation.
- Task: safe systems of work, equipment, PPE.
- Specific training: manual handling (Reg. 69), work at height (Part 4).
- Check understanding (12 questions).
- Record and refresh when risks change.
Manual Handling and Working at Heights courses include a practical part.
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Official sources
- Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005HSA · hsa.ie · Checked 2026-10-06
- Manual Handling FAQsHSA · hsa.ie · Checked 2026-10-06