Site check
- Card seen before access
- Expiry date recorded
- Identity checked
- Site induction completed
- RAMS/toolbox talks signed where relevant
Safe Pass
Safe Pass Ireland: what to check before someone gets on site.
Safe Pass is the general construction safety awareness programme used across Irish construction sites. Treat the card check as an access-control and induction record, not as a replacement for site-specific briefing.
Official source
SOLAS Safe Pass
This PlanningBrief page is a practical guide. Verify the current legal and procedural position with the official source before acting.
Quick facts
Safe Pass Ireland Guide
| Item | PlanningBrief note |
|---|---|
| Purpose | General safety awareness before workers enter construction sites. |
| Record to keep | Worker name, card details, expiry, induction date and trade/company. |
| Not a substitute for | RAMS briefing, task-specific training, CSCS cards or plant tickets. |
| Renewal | Check expiry before mobilisation and again when projects run for long periods. |
Useful linked pages
- CSCS for safety-critical tasks
- Site induction checklist
- Toolbox talk record
- RAMS guide
Plain-English workflow
How to approach it
- 1Ask for the card before access
- 2Record card and expiry details
- 3Complete site induction
- 4Brief relevant RAMS
- 5Keep the access/training record
Download status
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