Construction & Engineering Sector Online Training
Certified Health & Safety Courses for Builders, Contractors, Engineers & Site-Based Staff
The construction and engineering industries come with complex safety demands, strict compliance standards, and high-risk working conditions. At Dernish, we offer industry-relevant, certified online training designed to help companies across Ireland protect their workers, meet legal obligations, and reduce workplace incidents.
Our flexible, on-demand courses support organisations in demonstrating compliance, passing health & safety audits, and upskilling teams in critical risk areas — from working at heights to ATEX environments, manual handling, and driver safety.
📚 Construction & Engineering
✅ Fire Safety Awareness
Learn how to identify, prevent, and respond to fire risks in construction and engineering settings, including the use of extinguishers and evacuation plans.
✅ Manual Handling Theory
Reduce injury risk by training staff on the theory of safe lifting, moving, and handling of heavy loads, tools, and materials on site.
✅ Chemical Safety Awareness
Covers the safe use, labelling, and storage of hazardous substances, helping teams manage COSHH compliance on construction and engineering sites.
✅ GDPR for Engineering & Construction
Understand your responsibilities for protecting employee and contractor data under General Data Protection Regulation, even in site-based environments.
✅ Office Ergonomics & DSE
Support admin and site office staff with correct desk and workstation setup to prevent strain and promote long-term musculoskeletal health.
✅ Incident Reporting
Learn how to log, report, and investigate workplace incidents effectively — essential for regulatory compliance and internal safety reviews.
✅ Working at Heights
Essential training to identify fall hazards, use fall protection systems, and follow safe procedures while working on scaffolding, ladders, or rooftops.
✅ Driver Safety Awareness
Improve safety standards for employees who drive company vehicles or travel to site, including fatigue management, road hazards, and defensive driving.
✅ Haulage Driver Safety Awareness
Specialised training for drivers in the haulage and logistics sector, focusing on large vehicles, load security, and accident prevention.
✅ Cardiac First Aid Awareness
Provides awareness of cardiac emergency symptoms and the use of AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) - vital knowledge in high-risk workplaces.
✅ Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Teaches how to follow, create, and implement SOPs effectively to ensure consistent, safe practices on construction or engineering projects.
✅ ATEX Awareness
Learn the fundamentals of working safely in explosive atmospheres (ATEX zones), including risk assessment, zoning, and equipment standards.
✅ Confined Spaces
Understand the hazards and safety measures related to working in enclosed or limited access spaces, including permits, air testing, and emergency protocols.
✅ Noise Awareness
Protect hearing health with this course on occupational noise exposure, hearing protection, and compliance with legal noise limits.
✅ Abrasive Wheel Awareness
Provides critical safety training on the selection, mounting, and use of abrasive wheels — essential for grinders, saws, and cutting equipment.
