Internal Services for Protection and Prevention (ΕΣΥΠΠ) – ISPS Training

Participation Cost:
Participation Fee: €800 
HRDA Subsidy: €640*
Cost for HRDA Beneficiaries: €160 ((Applicable to beneficiaries eligible for HRDA funding)

* Condition for HRDA Subsidy:
Eligibility for the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA) subsidy is subject to the condition that the enterprise has not exceeded the de minimis aid ceiling during the current three-year period, in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No. 2023/2831.

A 35-hour HRDA-approved training programme that prepares employees to take on the role of Internal Services for Protection and Prevention (ISPS / ΕΣΥΠΠ) within their organisation, in full compliance with Cyprus occupational safety and health legislation.

Two ways to take this course

We deliver this programme in whichever format suits you best:

• Multi-company programme — join a scheduled session alongside participants from other organisations (see the upcoming session above). This format is approved by the HRDA, and eligible businesses may qualify for HRDA funding.
• In-house, for your company — we run the programme exclusively for your own team, scheduled around your operations and tailored to your workplace and sector.

Why this training is required

Under Cyprus law, companies must train the individuals they appoint as ISPS. This obligation arises from regulations Κ.Δ.Π 158/2021, 237/2021, 238/2021, 239/2021 and 240/2021. Appointed individuals must understand these regulations so they can help develop and implement the workplace Occupational Safety and Health Management System. To meet this requirement, they must complete a 35-hour programme as specified by Regulation Κ.Δ.Π 238/2021.

Who should attend

The programme is designed for anyone taking on a role within the Internal Services for Protection and Prevention, including:

• Employers or their representatives
• Safety and Health Officers and their deputies
• Safety and Health Representatives
• Members of the Safety and Health Committee
• Fire Protection, Firefighting and Evacuation Officers
• First Aid Officers
• The Chairperson of the Safety Committee
• Any other persons appointed by the employer as members of the ISPS

What you will be able to do

On completion, participants will be able to:

• Help design and implement the company’s Occupational Safety and Health Management System in line with the law
• Recognise legislative requirements and relate them to company operations
• Apply the requirements of both new and existing safety and health regulations
• Carry out and update risk assessments
• Develop and implement an Emergency Response Plan
• Maintain the Special Safety and Health File
• Identify and address safety and health non-conformities
• Analyse data used to measure the performance of the management system

Course structure

The programme runs for 35 hours and can be delivered either through live distance learning on the Zoom platform or through in-person training at a suitable training venue. In both formats, the programme is based on active participation, discussion and the sharing of professional experience.

Participants’ progress is assessed through case-study exercises and knowledge tests. Attendance is recorded throughout the programme in accordance with HRDA requirements. For live distance learning, active participation with the camera on is required, while for in-person training, attendance is recorded in accordance with the applicable HRDA procedures.

Your trainers

Andreas Loizidis — an approved ΕΞΥΠΠ (External Services for Protection and Prevention) provider, authorised by the Chief Inspector of the Department of Labour Inspection to carry out occupational risk protection and prevention activities and to offer these services to employers and the self-employed. He is an approved Vocational Training Instructor (ΕΕΚ) of the HRDA. He has developed and implemented ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems in numerous organisations across a range of sectors, and has delivered many training programmes on workplace safety and health, risk assessment and the practical application of Cyprus safety and health legislation.

Christos Loizidis — an approved Vocational Training Instructor (ΕΕΚ) of the HRDA with extensive experience in occupational safety and health. He has developed and implemented Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems and ISO 45001 in a wide range of businesses across different sectors, and has delivered numerous training programmes on safety and health and management systems. His work focuses on turning legal safety and health requirements into practical, workable systems — risk assessments, procedures and records that organisations can apply in their day-to-day operations.

Certification

A Certificate of Attendance is awarded to participants who complete at least 75% of the programme. Attendance is monitored and recorded throughout the programme in accordance with HRDA requirements, either electronically for live distance learning or through the applicable attendance procedures for in-person training.

Topics covered

The programme follows the modules set out in Regulation Κ.Δ.Π 238/2021, including: principles of occupational safety and health and the relevant legislation; the risk assessment process; workplace inspections; maintaining the safety and health record; minimum workplace requirements; fire safety; emergency response and action plans; ergonomics and manual handling of loads; chemical and biological agents; physical agents (noise, thermal load, vibration, radiation, ventilation, lighting); personal protective equipment (PPE); display screen equipment (DSE); psychosocial risks; mechanical and equipment hazards; electrical hazards; safety in construction and working at height; and the movement of persons and vehicles.

Interested in this course?

For the October–November 2026 session, declare your interest here and we’ll contact you to confirm your place and guide you through HRDA registration. Prefer an in-house programme for your team, or have a question? Call us on +357 25730663, email info@kritonconsultants.com, or use the form below.

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