Periodic Health & Safety Training for Employers & Managers
Online occupational health and safety refresher training for English-speaking employers, team leaders, supervisors and managers working in Poland. Study on our e-learning platform and consult an OHS specialist when needed.
Szkolenie okresowe BHP po angielsku dla pracodawców i osób kierujących pracownikami — e-learning z egzaminem i zaświadczeniem.
Legal responsibilities, risk prevention, supervision, employee safety and workplace leadership.
Study remotely at a convenient time, with access to materials and consultation with an OHS specialist.
Final knowledge assessment and a certificate documenting completion of periodic OHS training.
English-language periodic OHS training for management staff
Designed for employers and people responsible for directing employees, including department managers, production supervisors, foremen, team leaders and other management personnel. It helps employers meet their Polish workplace safety responsibilities while enabling English-speaking participants to study the content in a language they understand.
Dla polskich firm zatrudniających anglojęzyczną kadrę kierowniczą: szkolenie okresowe BHP w języku angielskim, w formie samokształcenia kierowanego.
First and subsequent training
The first periodic OHS training for employers and managers is generally required within 6 months of starting work in a managerial role. Refresher training is repeated at least every 5 years, subject to the employer's applicable arrangements and legal exemptions.
Pierwsze szkolenie do 6 miesięcy; kolejne nie rzadziej niż co 5 lat.
16 lesson hours, focused on real decisions
The framework programme includes at least 16 lesson hours of 45 minutes each (12 clock hours of educational content). The course addresses risk assessment, safe work organisation, incident prevention, emergency response and the responsibilities of supervisors.
Program ramowy: 16 godzin lekcyjnych po 45 minut.
What will employers and managers learn?
Eight practical modules based on the Polish framework for periodic training of employers and other persons managing employees. The focus is on decisions that affect the safety of teams and workplaces.
Legal responsibilities, oversight duties, working-time and health protection rules, and management accountability.
Recognising workplace hazards, assessing occupational risks, selecting controls and keeping prevention measures up to date.
Organising safe work systems, ergonomics, supervision, safety leadership and practical OHS management.
Investigating causes, reporting obligations, corrective action and preventing recurring incidents.
Employer duties, induction records, job-specific instruction, employee competence and building safe behaviour.
Response to accidents, fire or system failures, incident communication and first-aid coordination.
Direct and indirect accident costs, compensation exposure and prevention economics.
Fire protection arrangements and essential workplace environmental responsibilities.
Program: prawo pracy i obowiązki kierownicze, ocena ryzyka, organizacja bezpiecznej pracy, wypadki, szkolenia pracowników, pierwsza pomoc, skutki ekonomiczne oraz PPOŻ. Szczegółowy program na stronie PROTECTA.
How the online course works
Download and complete the editable Word questionnaire. Select periodic OHS training for employers and managers and specify English as the training language. Return the file by email, without printing it.
We confirm the registration and provide login details for the e-learning platform. The course can be organised around management duties, with access to course materials and learning resources.
Complete the modules at your own pace. If any legal or operational questions arise, consultation with an OHS inspector is available. A live webinar is possible by separate arrangement.
After successfully completing the final knowledge check, we prepare the periodic OHS training certificate. On request, we can email a scan urgently and arrange delivery of the original.
Kwestionariusz Word → dostęp do platformy → materiały i konsultacje → egzamin → zaświadczenie i wysyłka dokumentów.
Training documentation and support
- Completion certificate issued after the required final assessment, following the Polish training regulation (Annex 3).
- Training programme and organisational documentation relevant to the course.
- Support with participant records and documentation for personnel files.
- Document scans by email on request; the original can be shipped by your preferred method.
- Individual quotations for larger management teams.
Zaświadczenie o ukończeniu szkolenia okresowego, program szkolenia i dokumentacja wspierająca obsługę kadrową. W pilnych sytuacjach możliwość przesłania skanu.
Training fee and document delivery
PLN 120 gross per participant. Includes training materials, platform-based learning, expert support, the final assessment and completion documentation. Delivery of original documents is charged separately. Reduced per-person rates may be offered for larger groups.
Cena: 120 zł brutto/os. Wysyłka oryginału: Poczta Polska 13,90 zł, InPost 14,90 zł lub inny przewoźnik na życzenie. Większe grupy — wycena indywidualna.
FAQ – periodic OHS training in English
Is this training initial induction or a periodic refresher?
It is periodic OHS training for employers and people managing employees. It does not replace the initial general and job-specific induction process for newly hired workers.
When must managers complete periodic OHS training?
The first periodic training is generally required within 6 months of taking up the relevant position, with subsequent training at intervals of no more than 5 years, subject to the applicable rules.
How long is the course?
The framework programme covers at least 16 lesson hours, each lasting 45 minutes. This is equivalent to 12 clock hours of educational content; actual online completion time may vary with the participant.
Can I take the course in English while working in Poland?
Yes. The learning content is provided in English and is designed around Polish workplace safety obligations. The Polish employer or participant selects the English-language course on the registration form.
Is there a final exam and certificate?
Yes. Periodic training ends with a knowledge assessment. After successful completion, a training certificate is issued according to the relevant Polish regulation.
Can the course be delivered as a live webinar?
A live training session through Teams, Zoom or Google Meet can be arranged by individual quotation. For questions during e-learning, consultation with an OHS specialist is available.
Training under Polish OHS regulations
Under the Polish regulation of 27 July 2004 on occupational health and safety training, periodic training for employers and other persons managing employees may be organised through a course, seminar or directed self-study using online materials with access to qualified consultation.
Useful PROTECTA links and legal sources:
Detailed periodic training programme for employers and managers (PL)
Periodic OHS training for employers and managers – Polish offer
On-site OHS training for employers – Polish offer
Official Polish training regulation – consolidated text (ELI)
Podstawa prawna: rozporządzenie szkoleniowe (Dz.U. z 2024 r. poz. 1327, z późn. zm.) – § 14–16 oraz załączniki nr 1 i 3.
Need on-site training or a live webinar?
PROTECTA also organises instructor-led sessions for management teams — in person or remotely through Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Google Meet. These formats are quoted individually. Participants may also consult an OHS specialist about course content.
Szkolenie stacjonarne lub webinar na żywo dla kadry kierowniczej – wycena indywidualna. Możliwa konsultacja z inspektorem BHP.
Enrol your management team
Download the editable registration questionnaire and select the English-language periodic training for employers and managers. Ask about tailored offers for larger groups.