Looking for a Safe Pass course near Kilkenny?
We run SOLAS Safe Pass courses at St. Saviour’s GAA Club, Ballybeg, Waterford – our nearest venue to Kilkenny City, about 50 km away (roughly 45–50 minutes by car via the N10 and M9).
Killian Mc Grath has been running Safe Pass courses for over 17 years. Known for his no-nonsense approach, he makes what could be a tedious day engaging and enjoyable, with a relaxed atmosphere where people learn and leave feeling confident.
See the upcoming dates below and book your place online.
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Getting to the venue from Kilkenny
- By car: take the N10 and M9 to Waterford. There is free parking at the club. Directions to St. Saviour’s GAA Club
- Public transport: there are train and bus services from Kilkenny to Waterford, but with a 07:45 start the earliest services may not get you there in time – check the Transport for Ireland journey planner before booking.
About the Safe Pass course
The SOLAS Safe Pass course is a one-day health and safety awareness course that is mandatory for all construction workers in Ireland under the Construction Regulations 2013. It is a tutor-led course and covers:
- Safety Culture
- Legislation and Site Safety
- Accident Reporting
- Risk Assessment
- Electricity
- Excavations
- Working at Heights
- Behaviour Based Safety
- Construction Vehicles
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Personal Health and Welfare
Courses run on weekdays and some Saturdays. Please arrive for 07:45; the course finishes at about 16:00.
Each person needs to bring:
- Irish PPS number or UK National Insurance number
- Photo ID
- No passport photo needed – we take and print your photo free on the day
Everyone who completes the course gets a letter of confirmation on the day, so you can start work on site straight away. Your SOLAS Safe Pass card follows in the post and is valid for 4 years.
Safe Pass for Kilkenny – book online
Killian Mc Grath has over thirty years’ experience in construction and has trained thousands of people through the SOLAS Safe Pass course. Pick a date above to book and pay online, or call Lisa on 087 917 6262 to book by phone or for group and company bookings.
More information on Safe Pass is on the SOLAS website.