Latest Publications

Guidelines on Managing Safety and Health - Post Primary Schools Part 1 of 2

The “Guidelines on Managing Safety and Health in Post-Primary Schools” has been produced by a Steering Group of representatives from the Health and Safety Authority, the State Claims Agency, the Department of Education and Skills and the School Development Planning Initiative. The guidelines are a management tool intended to offer guidance and practical advice to assist schools in planning, organising and managing a safe and healthy school environment for staff, pupils and visitors. They will also help schools to benchmark current policies and practices against current legislative requirements. They do not place any additional responsibility on schools that does not already exist in legislation. Part 1 of the Guidelines is a step-by-step approach to putting in place a safety and health management system for post-primary schools

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A Resource List for Schools

The Health and Safety Authority has produced this resource list as an aid to all those working in schools and to young people learning about workplace safety and health.

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The Children and Young Persons in Agriculture COP

Because farms are homes as well as workplaces, there are frequently children and young persons in this high-risk environment, either in the family or as visitors. This means children and young persons are at risk of death or injury on farms. This Code of Practice applies only to on-farm work activities and their potential impact on children and young persons.

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Summary of Workplace Injury, Illness and Fatality Statistics 2008-09

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Annual Report 2009

2009 saw the lowest number of workers killed at work since the Authority was formed in 1989. Sadly, however, the fact remains that during 2009 a total of 43 work-related deaths were reported to the Authority. The 2009 Annual Report outlines key activities and achievements during the year.

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Guidelines for safe working near overhead electricity lines in Agriculture

Overhead power lines on Irish farms pose a serious risk to farmers, contractors and anyone in the vicinity of high machinery passing close to these lines. Several people have been killed and many more injured as a result of making contact, or near contact, with overhead electricity lines during agricultural work. Machinery (such as forage harvesters, combine harvesters and tipping trailers), equipment (such as ladders) and activities (such as stacking) are often involved. Many ‘near misses’ also arise that are not reported and where no one is injured. Everyone working in agriculture should know, understand and follow safe procedures when working near overhead electricity lines.

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2010 Code of Practice - for the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2001

This code of practice provides guidance and information to achieve compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2001

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Working on Roads Code of Practice - For Contractors with Three or Less Employees

This is a Code of Practice aimed at Contractors involved in Roadwork and Road Maintenance activities where three or less persons are employed

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Strategy Statement 2010 - 2012

This is the second strategy prepared by the Authority under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. It is also the first strategy prepared since the enactment of the Chemicals Act 2008, which significantly changed the remit of the Authority.

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Programme of Work 2010

Building on the work of previous programmes, the 2010 Programme of Work represents the first year of the Authority’s new three year Strategy Statement 2010-2012. It sets out new priorities to reflect the increased importance of occupational health and also to reflect our enhanced role in relation to the safety of chemicals.

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