Latest Publications

  • 2012

    Annual Statistic Report Irish Version 2011

    Ár bhfís: Cultúr náisiúnta ina mbeidh cách tiomanta don tsábháilteacht agus don tsláinte ar na hionaid oibre agus do bhainistiú slán inbhuanaithe na n-ábhar ceimiceach

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  • 2012

    Health and Safety at Work In Residential Care Facilities

    This guidance is intended for owners, managers and employees of residential care facilities such as elderly, people with disabilities, respite and convalescent care facilities. It will also be useful for other similar type facilities. The guidance is designed to help an employer to manage safety, health and welfare at work and to help employers and employees to understand and meet their duties under occupational safety, health and welfare legislation.

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  • 2012

    Summary of Workplace Injury, Illness and Fatality Statistics 2010-2011

    The Health and Safety Authority’s annual Summary of Statistics presents the most frequently sought information and statistics on occupational injury, illness and workplace fatalities in Ireland. Ease of access and interpretation is key in our approach to publishing the statistical summary.

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  • 2012

    Definition of Construction Work

    Guide to Definition of construction work, Revision 2012.This guide is provided to assist with the understanding of the legal definition of ‘construction work’ as set out in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (construction) Regulations 2006. The guide is aimed at duty holders such as designers, contractors or even clients who are considering having maintenance or repair carried out to their premises. It is important to highlight that all work must be carried out safely and the 2005 Act will always apply. This guide is general and does not constitute a legal interpretation of the definition contained in the legislation.

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  • 2012

    Guide on the Prevention of Upper Limb Disorders (ULDs) in the Financial Sector

    The Financial Services sector employs 106,400 people in Ireland (HSA Statistics Report 2009). The nature of work in the financial services sector requires employees to work at computer workstations as a significant part of their normal work. There is a need to ensure that employees are protected from potential hazards in conducting their work at computer workstations.

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  • 2011

    Intoxicants at Work Information Sheet

    Both employers and employees often ask questions of the HSA about intoxicants at work and specifically the duties that arise for them. This information sheet provides answers to the most frequently asked questions for the purpose of providing guidance on intoxicants in relation to health and safety at work.

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  • 2011

    Biological Monitoring Guidelines

    Many workplace tasks involve using chemicals which can be harmful to health if they are not properly controlled. The employer must ensure that exposure to chemicals is either prevented or properly controlled. These guidelines are primarily aimed at employers who are managing a workplace biological monitoring programme.

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  • 2011

    Guidance on Lone Working in the Healthcare Sector

    Lone working has its own unique set of risks which need to be considered by both employers and employees as part of a risk management exercise. This guidance document provides advice on how to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for lone workers in the healthcare sector.

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  • 2011

    Summary of Workplace Injury Illness and Fatality Statistics 2009 2010

    The annual Summary of Statistics aims to provide information on some of the most common queries on occupational injury, illness and workplace fatalities. Data from different sources is combined to facilitate the review and monitoring of trends across a range of factors related to workplace injury and illness.

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  • 2011

    Annual Report 2010

    2010 saw an increase in workplace deaths from their all-time low of 43 in 2009 to 48 in 2010. 60% of these deaths occurred in the farming, logging and fishing sectors, sectors that account for about 6% of the working population. The Annual Report 2010 outlines the key achievements and activities of the HSA for the year.

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