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The free online risk assessment tool for small business. 

Be Winter Ready Website

 

Link to website Be Winter Ready

 

The Government have launched the Be Winter Ready website to provide information to prepare for winter weather

Programme of Work 2012

Program of Work 2012

 

The programme of work for 2012 has now been published. Find out about HSA activities and priorities for the year

Manual Handling in Healthcare

 

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This guide provides practical information on managing the risk of injury from manual handling activities in the healthcare sector so that hazards are identified, risks assessed and protective measures put in place

 

 

Stop Taking Risks, Farm Safely

 

Farming Cattle

Farmers are up to 10 times more likely to be killed at work and every two weeks, on average, someone dies on a farm. Stop taking risks. Farm safely.

 

Use of Mobile Phone "Expert XP-Ex-1" in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Photo of Expert XP-Ex-1 phone

The HSA has been notified by the EC of serious potential dangers of this mobile phone marketed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres

 

15/12/2011

Hazards Identified With the Filling of LPG Cylinders

Picture of an LPG Cylinder with the location of the test date marked

This warning follows a fatal accident where the contents of a ruptured cylinder ignited causing fatal burn injuries to an employee.

14/11/2011

Clearing Blockages Safely on Agricultural Machinery

Picture of two men clearing a blockage on a harvester

Every year a number of persons are killed or seriously injured while attempting to clear blockages or carry out maintenance on farm machinery

 

 

19/10/2011

Safety Alert - Passenger and Goods Lifts

people entering a lift

Safety Alert issued for the attention of those who have responsibility for the safety of lifts including employers, property managers, facility managers and lift installation, maintenance or inspection companies.

06/09/2011

Sale of Potentially Faulty Regen Air Compressors

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The Health and Safety Authority has been made aware of potentially faulty air compressors being supplied onto the European market

 

07/06/2011

 

 

Alert to Ambulance Owners and Operators

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The Health and Safety Authority is issuing an urgent warning to owners and operators of Ambulances and those who may provide ambulance crew members, in the Health Sector.

15/02/2011

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