Practice Test GeeksSafe Pass Practice Test
← All SAFE PASS Flashcard Decks

Health and Safety Legislation Ireland Flashcards

6 cards from real SAFE PASS practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.

Read the first 6 Health and Safety Legislation Ireland flashcards as text

  1. What must every employee do under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005?

    Answer: Take reasonable care of their own safety and that of others

    Section 13 of the 2005 Act requires employees to take reasonable care for their own safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

  2. What is a 'competent person' as defined in Irish safety legislation?

    Answer: Someone with sufficient training, experience and knowledge to perform a task safely

    A competent person is defined as someone who has sufficient training, experience, and knowledge appropriate to the nature of the work to be undertaken.

  3. Under Irish law, can an employee be penalised for reporting a safety concern?

    Answer: No, employees are protected from penalisation

    The 2005 Act protects employees from penalisation for reporting safety concerns or exercising their safety rights in good faith.

  4. What is the maximum fine for a summary conviction under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005?

    Answer: €3,000

    A summary conviction under the 2005 Act can result in a fine of up to €3,000 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment.

  5. Who must be consulted when preparing a Safety Statement?

    Answer: Employees or their safety representatives

    Employers must consult with employees or their elected safety representatives when preparing and reviewing the Safety Statement.

  6. What regulation specifically covers construction work safety in Ireland?

    Answer: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013

    The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013 specifically regulate health and safety on construction sites in Ireland.

How this page was made: written with AI tools and published by Nathan Beja, founder of Practice Test Geeks, who is responsible for its content. Exam facts are checked against the official sources listed below. Not reviewed by a subject-matter expert. Editorial policy

Sources & references

Exam facts on this page (fees, format, dates, passing scores) are checked against these official sources; the date is our last check. Editorial policy

  1. solas.ie — Score release, time limit, retake fee, retake policy, test delivery, fees, exam format, passing score, score validity, renewal · verified Oct 2026