The Health and Safety Authority

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Minister Breen launches “Strategy Statement 2019-21”

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Electrical Hazards in Restaurants & Kitchens

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Health and Safety Authority campaign to target transport operations and vehicles at work

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Company fined €500,000 after fatal accident at Mayo quarry

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HSA inspection campaign to focus on livestock safety

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Figures issued by the Health and Safety Authority show a 23% decline in work related fatalities in 2018

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Minister Pat Breen tells national conference, ‘industry-led drives are key to improving farm safety’

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HSA campaign to target dangerous substances in construction

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Carlow to host National Farm Safety and Health Conference on Friday 26th October

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HSA & HSENI to focus on safe working at height in agriculture

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Pat Breen TD, Minister for Trade, Employment and Business, opens HSA exhibit at National Ploughing Championships

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HSA marks 200,000 participants in Choose Safety young people at work programme

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The Health and Safety Authority publishes its 2017 Annual Report

Public Consultation

Guidance on 'Significant Modifications' Under the COMAH Regulations

Public Consultation

Construction Regulations amendment - have your say!

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Online Construction Safety course for Small Contractors and the Self-Employed

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Management of asbestos containing materials on demolition and refurbishment sites

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Nenagh school children learn how to “Keep Safe”

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HSA and Primary School Principals join forces to promote farm safety before high risk summer holiday period

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Health and Safety Authority begins intensive construction safety campaign

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Health and Safety Authority announces appointment of new Chief Executive

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“Keep Safe” road show comes to Ballina school children

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Wood Pellets: Toxic Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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Health and Safety Authority campaign to focus on vehicle and machinery safety

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Company fined after exposure of employees to Asbestos fibres resulting from demolition works

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Minister Breen marks international day for those injured or killed in the workplace

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“Keep Safe” road show comes to Rathcoole

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Range of state agencies come together to deliver programme to 5th & 6th class pupils

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New ‘Safety Reps’ course launched online at hsalearning.ie

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Many people will be returning to work, now that Storm Emma has passed and the red weather warning has ended

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HSA publishes its ‘Programme of Work’ for 2018 detailing key priorities, themes and inspection targets for the year

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400 inspections planned with the focus on safe working with livestock

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Teagasc and HSA renew joint initiative to promote farm safety and health

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Elderly farmers most likely to be involved in fatal work related accidents

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Voluntary recall of all Sanli Chainsaws model no. SCS4950

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National conference hears call for employers to focus on occupational health

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Minister Pat Breen calls on stakeholders to intensify efforts to reduce farm accidents

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Ardee school children learn to ‘Keep Safe’

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Kilsaran Concrete ULC fined for safety breach

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November inspection campaign to focus on safe working at height

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New work related stress campaign underway

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Health and Safety Authority to begin intensive construction safety campaign

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“Keep Safe” road show comes to Listowel

European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry

The 10th European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry will be held in Dublin in 2017

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week 2017

Ireland’s 6th annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from 25th September to 1st October

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Tail lift on goods vehicle carrying an employee and a loaded manual pallet truck, collapses

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Pat Breen TD, Minister for Trade, Employment and Business, calls on farmers to get safety training

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HSA Inspection campaign to focus on chemicals in consumer products

Statement in relation to Occupational First Aid

6th Statement of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) in relation to transition to Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) First Aid Response (FAR) Education and Training Standard

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We've launched our 2016 Annual Report which outlines major activities, achievements and outcomes over the course of the year

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Hot work on small drums, barrels, tanks and containers

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NC 300 Series Power Tilt Dump Trailer

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Use of portable medical oxygen cd (integral valve) cylinders

New EU Regulations

Specific obligations on importers and distributors are now set out and market surveillance procedures are set down

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“Keep Safe” road show comes to Ballinasloe school children

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Health and Safety Authority host REACH 10 year anniversary conference

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Construction inspection campaign to focus on occupational health

Statement in relation to Occupational First Aid

From 1 September 2017, the HSA will only recognise PHECC First Aid Response Education and Training Standard as meeting the needs of occupational first aid in workplaces

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HSA to begin inspection campaign to tackle vehicle risks at work

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HSA “Keep Safe” road show comes to Leixlip school children

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Health and Safety Authority campaign to target transport operations and vehicles at work

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Health and Safety Authority May inspection campaign to focus on tractors and machinery

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Dead and injured workers remembered on third Workers’ Memorial Day

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HSA launch a short, interactive on-line course on Chemical Safety in the Workplace

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Workers’ Memorial Day for Ireland to take place on Friday 28th April 2017

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Concrete product manufacturer fined €1,000,000 for breach of health and safety legislation leading to death of employee

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Aer Lingus fined after accident at cargo warehouse

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HSA “Keep Safe” road show comes to Kilkenny school children

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HSA inspection campaign in March to focus on livestock safety

Statement in relation to Occupational First Aid

By way of update, the transition from Occupational First Aid (OFA) to PHECC FAR is progressing well

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New campaign highlights employer responsibility to employees who drive for work

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HSA publishes work programme and inspection targets for 2017

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The supplier has reported there have been a small number of cases where the mower blade has broken

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Workplace fatal accidents drop by over 20% during 2016

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Safety-related product recall by Bosch Power Tools for angle grinders GWS20 & GWS22

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HSA launches free online course for employers and managers

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Minister Breen voices alarm at spike in farm deaths

Statement in relation to Occupational First Aid

This statement is issued to address queries received in relation to Occupational First Aid during the transition period.

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HSA inspection campaign focuses on banned & restricted chemicals in jewellery, glues & adhesives

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Kildare County Council and Astellas Pharma announced national winners of European Good Practice Awards

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“Keep Safe” road show comes to Mayo school children

Appointments to HSA Board

The campaign to fill two board vacancies is underway

Be Winter Ready

A series of publications that can help you prepare for winter, and the unique hazards presented by the harsh weather

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HSA launches free ‘Managing Driving for Work’ online course

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National Farm Safety Conference 2016 on November 3rd

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New Campaign Focuses on Europe’s Ageing Workforce

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Over one hundred primary school children attended a Health and Safety Authority ‘Keep Safe’ event

Violence in Healthcare

5th international conference on Violence in Healthcare, Dublin 26th - 28th of October

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European Chemicals Agency appoints Irish Chemicals Expert as Chair of Management Board

Use Chemicals Safely Seminar

This seminar aims to provide a practical view of some of the main laws, information sources and tools available to enable you to use chemicals safely at work

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Launch of new ‘SAFE STOP’ disc-holder for tractor and farm vehicles

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Minister for Employment and Small Business, Pat Breen TD launches ‘Construction Safety Week 2016’

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Construction SMEs can reduce workplace accidents by thinking safety everyday

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Company Fined €250,000 for Safety Breach

Safety Alert - Chain Flail

Relating to the use of chain flail or other non-standard cutting attachments on brush cutters

Safety Alert - Working on Fragile Roofs

Safety Alert to highlight the need for stringent health and safety procedures when carrying out this type of work

Inspection Process Survey - Research Report

This is an independent report of HSA inspections

Safety Alert

This alert relates to scaffolding components and the importance of ensuring they are kept in prime condition

New Legislation

Revised regulations on woodworking, abrasive wheels and abrasive blasting of surfaces come into effect on 1st July 2016

COMAH Announcement

New charging regime under COMAH 2015