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Latest Publications
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2016
Safety Representatives and Safety Consultation Guidelines
Updated for 2016 - These guidelines are aimed at employers, employees, safety representatives, safety committee members and safety and health practitioners.
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2016
Farm Safety Action Plan 2016-2018
The Farm Safety Action Plan (2016–2018) was developed by the Farm Safety Partnership Advisory Committee, an advisory committee of the Board of the Health and Safety Authority.
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2016
Annual Report 2015
The Authority achieved a challenging and broad programme of work in 2015. Across the areas of workplace health and safety regulation, chemicals regulation, and national accreditation, we continued our approach of supporting Irish enterprise, primarily through the provision of information and advice, and through enforcement where necessary.
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2016
Statistics Report 2015
The tables and graphs contained in this publication outline the most recently available statistics on occupational injury, illness and workplace fatalities in Ireland.
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2016
Inspection Process Survey - Research Report
This is an independent report of HSA inspections.
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2016
Code of Practice for Avoiding Danger from Underground Services
The aim of the code of practice is to improve the level of safety with which excavation work, and other work involving underground services, is carried out.
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2016
Watch Your Step - Preventing Vehicle Related Slips, Trips and Falls Information Sheet
This information sheet will help you understand the causes of vehicle STFs and what you can do to prevent them.
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2016
Manual Handling Risk Reduction for the Transport and Logistics Sector
This information sheet highlights the physical risks associated with manual handling in the transport and logistics sector. Examples of risk reduction measures that could be considered appropriate in different workplace settings are illustrated, but is by no means an exhaustive list of possible solutions.
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2016
Code Of Practice for Safety In Roofwork
This code of practice gives practical guidance to roofing companies, clients, designers, project supervisors (design and construction stages), safety representatives, safety consultants, advisors and anyone carrying out roofwork.
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2016
Safe Working with Diesel Engine Exhaust Information Sheet
Diesel engines power many machines and vehicles including trucks, buses, private vehicles, farm machinery and construction equipment. Such vehicles and equipment are also potential sources of exposure to diesel exhaust fumes in the workplace. This information sheet will help you understand the composition of the exhaust, its health effects, and ways to assess and prevent exposure.