Question 1

How often should periodic health and safety training be conducted?

Accepted Answer

Periodic OHS training must take place at least every 3 years for manual workers, and annually for particularly hazardous work. For employers and supervisors, engineering and technical staff, and OHS service staff, the maximum interval is 5 years. For administrative and office employees who are required to complete periodic training, it is 6 years (§ 15 of the regulation). Some office employees qualify for the exemption in art. 237³ § 2² of the Labour Code; this exemption does not apply to employees performing remote work.

Question 2

Are health and safety training mandatory for all employees?

Accepted Answer

As a rule, employees must complete initial OHS training before starting work. The exception is a consecutive contract with the same employer for the same position held immediately beforehand (art. 237³ § 2 of the Labour Code). Periodic training is not required for an administrative or office employee if the employer's predominant activity belongs to an activity group with a risk category no higher than 3, unless the occupational risk assessment makes training necessary. This exemption does not apply to employees performing remote work. For civil-law contracts, the required training depends on the type of work and its hazards.

Question 3

Who can conduct health and safety training?

Accepted Answer

The training organiser must provide lecturers and instructors with appropriate knowledge, professional experience and teaching preparation (§ 5 item 3 of the regulation). Initial training has additional rules: general instruction is delivered by the persons listed in § 10(2), while job-specific instruction is delivered by a designated supervisor or the employer, with the required qualifications, experience and training in instruction methods (§ 11(5)).

Question 4

Can an employer be punished for lack of health and safety training?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Failing to provide required OHS training may constitute an OHS violation. Since 8 July 2026, art. 283 § 1 of the Labour Code provides for a fine of PLN 2,000 to PLN 60,000 for such violations. This is not the amount of an on-the-spot ticket issued directly by a PIP inspector; ticket proceedings have separate limits.

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