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Workplace Health and Safety (BHP) in Poland

What BHP training is, your employer's safety duties, and what to do if you are injured at work.

Updated 2026-01-20 · 1 min read

Workplace Health and Safety (BHP) in Poland
On this page
  1. BHP training
  2. Employer duties
  3. Your duties
  4. Work accidents
  5. PIP (labour inspectorate)

BHP training

Before you start any job, your employer must give you initial BHP training. Refresher training follows periodically (usually every few years, or when conditions change). Office workers get a lighter version; manual roles get detailed safety instruction.

Employer duties

  • Provide a safe workplace and personal protective equipment (PPE) free of charge.
  • Train you in hazards specific to your role.
  • Carry out risk assessments.
  • Report serious accidents to the labour inspectorate (PIP).

Your duties

  • Follow safety procedures and use provided PPE.
  • Report hazards and near-misses.
  • Not work under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Work accidents

If injured at work:

  1. Get first aid / medical help.
  2. Tell your supervisor immediately.
  3. Ensure an accident protocol (protokół powypadkowy) is prepared.
  4. ZUS pays świadczenie z tytułu wypadku (injury benefit) and covers treatment.

PIP (labour inspectorate)

The Państwowa Inspekcja Pracy enforces labour rights; you can report violations anonymously.

FAQ

What does BHP stand for?
Bezpieczeństwo i Higiena Pracy — occupational health and safety. Every employee must receive BHP training before starting work.
What if I am injured at work?
Report it immediately to your employer, seek medical help, and ensure an accident protocol is drawn up. ZUS covers occupational injury benefits.

Sources

  1. gov.pl — BHP (occupational health and safety) (updated 2026-01-12)

This article is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm with the relevant authority.

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