Initial OHS Training · General Instruction

General OHS Instruction

When

Before starting work — mandatory

Duration

Min. 3 training hours

Target group

New employees

About the training

General instruction is mandatory initial OHS training that every newly employed worker must complete BEFORE being permitted to start work. It constitutes the first part of initial training (general instruction + job-specific instruction).

Objective: to familiarise the employee with basic OHS regulations, the rights and obligations of the parties, safe working principles, and procedures to follow in the event of an accident or fire.

Who is it for?

The training is mandatory for all newly employed workers, regardless of their position:

New employees (always before being permitted to start work)

Students completing practical training with an employer

Vocational school students assigned to an employer

Employees changing position, industry or workplace (where different risks apply)

Training programme (11 modules)

1. Fundamentals of OHS — scope of protection, basic concepts and legal regulations

2. Rights and obligations of employees and employers in the field of OHS

3. Liability for violations of OHS regulations and rules

4. Machinery and transport — basic OHS rules for operating machinery and technical equipment and for internal transport

5. Hazards that may cause accidents or affect health + preventive measures

6. Personal protective equipment — provision of work clothing, work footwear and PPE

7. Moving around the workplace + safety signs

8. Workplace order and personal hygiene

9. Preventive occupational health care

10. Fire safety — basic principles, responsibilities and firefighting equipment

11. First aid in the event of an accident

After completing the training, the participant

Knows the basic OHS regulations (Labour Code, regulations and workplace rules)

Knows the rights and obligations of employees and employers in the field of OHS

Understands the consequences of violating OHS regulations (disciplinary, administrative-offence and criminal liability)

Knows how to operate machinery safely and move safely around the workplace

Can identify workplace hazards and knows how to use appropriate protective measures

Knows how to respond in the event of an accident, fire or emergency

Is able to provide first aid

Mandatory training pursuant to Article 237³ § 2 of the Labour Code (consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2025, item 277, as amended) and the Regulation of the Minister of Economy and Labour of 27 July 2004 on training in the field of occupational health and safety (consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2024, item 1327; amended by Journal of Laws 2025, item 1640). From 12 December 2025, confirmation of completion of the instruction may be submitted electronically.