How often is OHS training required and how much does it cost in 2026: induction and refresher training

indekscen.pl editorial team · published 30 September 2026 · prices according to the 5 October 2026 index

Refresher OHS training must be repeated at least every 6 years for office workers, every 3 years for manual workers and every 5 years for employers and managers. It most often costs 120 PLN/person per person (typically 90 ‑ 135 PLN/person), while induction training costs around 99 PLN/person. The employer pays for the training.

OHS training is one of those obligations that companies tend to remember only when an inspection is due or a new employee is hired. Two questions come up most often: how frequently must it be repeated and how much does it cost? Below, we have compiled the deadlines for each job category and prices from training companies’ price lists, making it easy to calculate the budget for the whole team.

How often must OHS training be repeated?

Refresher OHS training must be repeated at intervals that depend on the job category: administrative and office workers at least every 6 years, manual workers every 3 years, and employees performing particularly hazardous work every year. Employers, managers, engineering and technical staff, and OHS personnel repeat the training every 5 years. These intervals are set out in the regulation on occupational health and safety training.

Job category	Refresher training at least every	Typical price per person
Administrative and office workers	6 years	90 ‑ 135 PLN/person
Manual workers	3 years	no separate data
Particularly hazardous work	year	no separate data
Employers and managers	5 years	around 120 PLN/person
Engineering and technical staff	5 years	no separate data

The first refresher training session usually takes place within 12 months of starting work in a given position, with subsequent sessions held at the intervals shown in the table. The regulations provide for exceptions, for example for office workers at companies in low-risk categories. If you are unsure how the rules apply to your company, ask an OHS specialist or a lawyer.

How much does OHS training cost in 2026?

Refresher OHS training for administrative and office workers most often costs 120 PLN/person per person, based on 3 training company price lists collected by indekscen.pl, while the typical range is 90 ‑ 135 PLN/person. The cheapest online courses start at 59 PLN/person, while classroom training with an instructor costs up to 150 PLN/person.

Median and typical range from public price lists, as at 5 October 2026. Each price includes a source and quotation on the service page.

The price usually includes the training itself, materials and a certificate of completion. Risk assessments, accident documentation, fire safety training and first-aid training are not included and are charged separately by training companies. Details and price sources are available at occupational health and safety training.

How much does OHS training for an employer cost?

Refresher OHS training for employers and managers costs around 120 PLN/person per person, roughly the same as training for office workers. However, the programme is longer because it covers work organisation, risk assessment and managers’ responsibilities. The owner of a small business that employs staff must also complete this training.

A separate matter is the course for an employer who wants to perform the duties of the OHS service personally in a small company. This is a different type of training and we do not have its prices in the index.

How long does OHS training take?

Under the framework programme, refresher OHS training for administrative and office workers lasts at least 8 teaching hours, as does training for manual workers. Training for employers, managers, and engineering and technical staff lasts at least 16 teaching hours. Online training can usually be spread over several days and ends with a test.

Induction training consists of two parts:

1. General instruction, at least 3 teaching hours, completed before the employee is allowed to start work. It covers the company’s basic regulations and rules.
2. Job-specific instruction, delivered for the particular position. It usually lasts at least 3 hours for office positions and at least 8 hours for manual positions.
3. Confirmation in the employee records. The employee signs an induction training record, which is placed in their personnel file.

OHS training: how long is the certificate valid?

A refresher OHS training certificate is valid until the next training deadline for the relevant job category, which is 6 years for office workers, 5 years for managers and 3 years for manual workers. Induction training does not have an expiry date in the same sense: it is completed once, when an employee is hired or transferred to another position.

When changing employers, a current refresher training certificate is usually sufficient if the new job falls within the same job category. It is therefore worth keeping a copy of the certificate, as it saves the new employer time and money.

Online or classroom OHS training: which should you choose?

Online OHS training is cheaper and more convenient because employees complete it at their own pace and the company does not need to arrange a training room. The cheapest online refresher courses start at 59 PLN/person per person. Classroom training with an instructor costs more, up to 150 PLN/person, but is better suited to workplaces where demonstrations and practical exercises matter, such as manufacturing sites and construction sites.

When choosing the format, consider three things:

• Job category. The course must cover the correct category because programmes for office workers, manual workers and managers differ.
• Certificate. Ask whether it is issued by an organisation authorised to provide training and whether you will receive it immediately after the test.
• Group discount. Training companies offer discounts for groups of several or more participants, so arranging one session for everyone can save money.

How much does OHS training cost for an entire company?

Refresher OHS training for 10 office workers costs around PLN 1,200 based on the median (typically PLN 900 ‑ 1,400), while training for 20 people costs around PLN 2,400. Training companies often reduce the price for larger groups, so the actual bill may be lower.

When budgeting for a new employee, it is worth adding occupational health examination, which usually costs PLN 125 ‑ 250. The employer pays both costs, and both requirements must be completed before the employee is allowed to start work. Read more about the examinations in our article occupational health examination: prices and rules.

Median and typical range from public price lists, as at 5 October 2026. Each price includes a source and quotation on the service page.

How can you avoid overpaying for OHS training?

1. Make a schedule. Record when each employee last completed refresher training so that no one is trained earlier than necessary.
2. Combine groups. A single session for several people usually means a lower price per person.
3. Choose online training where sufficient. An online course fully meets the requirements for office workers and costs less.
4. Ask about a package. Some training companies combine OHS, fire safety and first-aid training, which can be cheaper than three separate services.

If the company has positions requiring specific qualifications, such as operating a forklift truck or electrical equipment, separate courses are required. We have covered their prices in the articles UDT forklift truck course and SEP qualifications up to 1 kV. You can find more prices for business services in the business and finance category.

Unlike websites that show a single price list, we present the median and range from several sources, as well as separate prices for induction training and training for managers. The prices in this article come from publicly available training company price lists, and each service page includes the source and a verbatim quotation.

Frequently asked questions

How much does OHS training for an employer cost?

Szkolenie okresowe BHP dla pracodawców i osób kierujących pracownikami kosztuje w cennikach firm szkoleniowych około 120 PLN/person za osobę. Szkolenie powtarza się nie rzadziej niż co 5 lat.

Who pays for an employee's OHS training?

Za szkolenie BHP płaci pracodawca, a szkolenie odbywa się w czasie pracy. Przy stawce 120 PLN/person za osobę firma z 20 pracownikami biurowymi wyda około PLN 2,400.

Is online OHS training valid?

Szkolenie okresowe BHP w formie e-learningu (samokształcenia kierowanego) jest dopuszczalne i kończy się takim samym zaświadczeniem. Najtańsze kursy online kosztują od 59 PLN/person za osobę. Instruktażu stanowiskowego nie da się jednak zrobić przez internet.

How much does an OHS inspector course cost?

Kursu na inspektora BHP nie ma w naszym indeksie, bo to inne szkolenie: kwalifikacje do pracy w służbie BHP daje zwykle studium podyplomowe albo szkoła policealna. Mamy ceny tylko zwykłych szkoleń wstępnych i okresowych.

Does OHS training need to be repeated after changing jobs?

Szkolenie wstępne (instruktaż ogólny i stanowiskowy) robi się u każdego nowego pracodawcy, choć przepisy przewidują wyjątki przy powrocie na to samo stanowisko. Aktualne zaświadczenie o szkoleniu okresowym od poprzedniego pracodawcy zwykle jest honorowane, jeśli dotyczy tej samej grupy stanowisk.

Translation of the original Polish article dated 30 September 2026. Quotations from price lists are in Polish, as published by the companies. Read the original in Polish.

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