SAFE PASS Study Guide 2026
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SAFE PASS exam key facts
- To pass the SOLAS Safe Pass alternative renewal exam you must answer 45 of the 50 questions correctly. Source
- The SOLAS Safe Pass alternative renewal exam costs €93.84, which includes the fee for the Safe Pass card. Source
- A candidate who fails the SOLAS Safe Pass alternative renewal exam can re-sit it as many times as needed by booking a new exam through their SOLAS online account. Source
- A SOLAS Safe Pass Registration Card is issued for four years. Source
📋 SAFE PASS Exam Format at a Glance
📚 SAFE PASS Topics to Study (38)
✍️ Sample SAFE PASS Questions & Answers
1. What colour band identifies a CO2 fire extinguisher in Ireland under EN 3 standards?
CO2 extinguishers are identified by a black band or label on the red body, as per the EN 3 standard used in Ireland.
2. What should be done if a new hazard is identified during construction work?
When a new hazard is identified, work should stop immediately. The hazard must be reported, the risk assessed, and appropriate controls put in place before work can safely resume.
3. What should you never do during a site emergency evacuation?
During evacuation, never use lifts (they may fail), never return for personal belongings (it wastes time and risks your life), and never re-enter the site until the all-clear is given.
4. What is a trip hazard commonly found on construction sites?
Trailing cables, hoses, and other materials left across walkways are common trip hazards on construction sites that can cause falls.
5. What is the purpose of a face shield?
A face shield protects the entire face, including forehead and chin, from flying particles, chemical splashes, molten metal, and radiation from welding or cutting.
6. What hazard is created by unprotected openings in floors?
Unprotected floor openings are a serious fall hazard that could result in workers falling to a lower level, potentially causing severe injury or death.
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What Practice Test Geeks adds beyond an AI chat for Safe Pass
An AI chatbot can quiz you, but it can't reproduce the exam conditions or keep your record. Here you get:
- A timed, full-length Safe Pass mock exam — 50 questions in 45 minutes with a 90% pass mark, modeled on the official exam's question count and time limit, followed by a score report broken down by exam domain.
- A fixed Safe Pass question bank: the same test every attempt, so your score is comparable from one try to the next instead of changing with every regenerated quiz.
- Progress saved on your device: completed tests, scores and missed questions stay in My Progress, so you can retake only what you got wrong.
- A printable Safe Pass cheat sheet you can print or save as a PDF.
- Safe Pass flashcards built from the same question bank.
- Free Safe Pass practice tests with the correct answer shown after each question.
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Sources & references
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- solas.ie — Score release, time limit, retake fee, retake policy, test delivery, fees, exam format, passing score, score validity, renewal · verified Oct 2026