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. This format is approved by the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (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 is delivered through live distance learning on the Zoom platform, with active participation, discussion and the sharing of professional experience. Progress is assessed through case-study exercises and knowledge tests. The programme is delivered in Greek.
Your trainer
Andreas Loizidis — Business Consultant and approved ΕΞΥΠΠ (External Services for Protection and Prevention) provider, authorised by the Department of Labour Inspection. He has developed and implemented Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems for numerous organisations in line with ISO 45001, and is an approved Vocational Training Instructor (ΕΕΚ) of the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA).
Certification
A Certificate of Attendance is awarded to participants who complete at least 75% of the programme. Attendance is monitored electronically through Zoom.
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?
You don’t have to wait for a scheduled session to get involved. Register your interest and we’ll be in touch with upcoming dates and the options for running it for your company. Call us on +357 25730663, email info@kritonconsultants.com, or visit our contact page.