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REACH Authorisation Deadlines

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Prevention of Sharps Injuries in the Healthcare Sector

Farm accidents-watch our Survivor Stories

sharps_disposalThe HSA has produced a guide to the proposed Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Prevention of Sharps Injuries in the Healthcare Sector) Regulations, 2013.Cattle handling2Most farmers think it will never happen to them. Then reality kicks in.

EU Weekly RAPEX Alerts

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RAPEX is an EU-wide rapid information exchange system for products found to pose a serious health and/or  safety risk, the list of products is updated weekly by the EU

Safety Warning on Thermia Heat Pumps

Thermia heat pumps

The Health and Safety Authority has been made aware of a safety alert in respect of specific Thermia Heat pumps.

21/12/2012

Worthington Customers - U.S. MAP-Pro, Propylene and MAPP Cylinder Recall

Worthington Cylinders

Worthington is voluntarily recalling its MAP-Pro, Propylene and MAPP cylinders.
Notification of the recall was sent to customers the week of January 16

27/08/2012

 

Product Recall - Mullion Compact 150N ISO12402 Lifejacket

Lifejacket recall

The HSA has been made aware of a product recall alert issued by Mullion Survival Technology Ltd regarding the Compact 150N ISO12402 Lifejacket

23/07/2012

 

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

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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

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