Information Sheets - Health and Safety Authority

2017

Chemical Importers Information Sheet

This information sheet aims to outline the key responsibilities for EU importers of chemical substances and mixtures under the REACH, CLP and Rotterdam Regulations, for which the Health & Safety Authority are the relevant Competent Authority in Ireland.

2017

Home Heating Oil Information Sheet

Information sheet for suppliers, distributors and retailers of containers of home heating oil.

2017

Safer Work Stairs and Steps Information Sheet

This information sheet will help employers, the self-employed, employees, suppliers, designers, installers and facility managers understand how to control slips, trips and falls on stairs and steps at work.

2017

Safe Load Securing of Site Cabins and Prefabs Information Sheet

Due to their size, weight and configuration, consignments of site cabins and prefabricated accommodation units are high-risk loads.

2017

Safe Load Securing of Round Timber Information Sheet

Round timber is a ‘live’ commodity, which can lead to independent movement of parts of the load if the restraint used is not adequate.

2017

Safe Load Securing on Curtain-sided Vehicles Information Sheet

Load shifts can damage the goods you’re carrying, along with your vehicle, and put your life and other people’s lives at risk.

2017

Becoming a Safety Representative or Joining the Safety Committee

Your employer must ensure that you are allowed to carry out your role as a safety representative or as a member of the safety committee. They must ensure that you can obtain the training to carry out your functions successfully.

2016

Managing Driving for Work Information Sheet

This Information sheet will help you learn about the relevant legislation, duties of employers, and how to implement a safe systems approach to managing driving for work.

2016

Working at Height in Agriculture Information Sheet

Before carrying out any work at height around the farm involving minor repairs on sheds, on buildings or on silos, you must ask yourself are you competent and have you the right equipment to carry out the work safely.

2016

Crystalline Silica Dust Information Sheet

Crystalline silica is widely found in nature. Occupational exposure to crystalline silica dust occurs in many industries.