Visions and Goals
The vision of the Health and Safety Authority is:
A national culture where all commit to safe and healthy workplaces and the safe and sustainable management of chemicals.
The overall goal of the Health and Safety Authority is to make workplace safety, health and welfare an integral part of doing business in every workplace in modern Ireland.
Prevention and the Principles of prevention are the cornerstone of our strategy and this is given effect across all our activities, from inspections through to policy formation, technical services, information and guidance.
Wherever a preventive approach is disregarded, we will take legal action to protect workers and to enforce safety in the workplace.
Strategic goals
We have identified six strategic goals that will help us achieve our vision and mission. Over the three-year period of the strategy, we will work with all our stakeholders to make progress in achieving these goals. Our annual programme of work will set out the specific programmes and actions we will put in place to support these goals.
- The six strategic goals for the Health and Safety Authority are:
- To enable employers, employees and other duty holders to reduce risks to safety, health and welfare
- To motivate and gain commitment to having safe and healthy workplaces which support success in all enterprises
- To support the Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Innovation in the initiation and development of appropriate legislation and policies
- To hold accountable those who disregard their duties and responsibilities for occupational safety, health and welfare
- To promote the safe and sustainable management of chemicals
- To ensure the Authority is effective in delivering on its goals and achieves value for money