Poland Employment Guide

Pre-Employment Training and Medical Examinations in Poland

For every new role, a thorough risk assessment must be conducted by a certified Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) provider. SailGlobal ensures tailored training programs based on industry, job type, and employee level (e.g., management vs. general staff). All new hires must complete two mandatory training components: general OHS instruction at an accredited center, followed by job-specific practical training at the workplace. The latter can be administered by any manager certified in OHS management training, who must sign the employee’s training certificate before official onboarding.

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Training

Legal Framework

Under Poland’s Labor Code (Article 237³) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (BHP), all employees must undergo foundational OSH training aligned with their role’s risk level. For instance, construction workers receive hazard-specific modules, while office staff cover ergonomics and emergency protocols.

Pre-Employment Medical Examinations

Legal Requirements

Articles 229–237 of the Labor Code mandate health checks by certified occupational physicians (Lekarz Medycyny Pracy) before employment, periodically during service, and upon termination. SailGlobal coordinates these exams to ensure compliance.

Who Needs Examinations?

• Roles involving exposure to chemicals, noise, dust, or radiation (e.g., manufacturing, labs).
• Drivers,高空作业人员, and manual laborers.
• Sectors like food processing, healthcare, and education (to prevent disease transmission).

For permanent contracts (umowa o pracę), employers bear all costs. Non-compliance risks fines—a lesson from a 2022 Warsaw logistics firm penalized for skipping exams.