Latest Publications

  • 2020

    Chemical Agents Code of Practice 2020

    This Code of Practice is effective from January 17th 2020 and replaces the 2018 Code of Practice for the Chemical Agents Regulations. The 2020 Code of Practice has been re-structured to support both the Chemical Agents and Carcinogens Regulations, as amended. Schedule 1 now contains a list of all EU Commission derived occupational exposures limit values (OELVs) and includes new Binding OELVs from three recent amendments of the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive. Schedule 2 contains a list of Advisory OELVs derived from non-EU sources. Schedule 3 lists intended changes, (including the 5th Indicative OELV list). Schedule 4 lists carcinogenic substances, mixtures and processes and Schedule 5 contains the CAS number index.

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  • 2019

    The Medical Examination and Assessment of Divers at Work

    This document provides guidance and information on becoming a medical examiner of divers and the best practice standards for the medical examination, assessment and certification of divers.

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  • 2019

    Summary of Workplace Injury, Illness and Fatality Statistics 2017 - 2018

    The Authority’s annual Summary of Workplace Injury, Illness and Fatality Statistics presents the most recently available statistics on occupational injury, illness and workplace fatalities in Ireland.

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  • 2019

    Risk Assessment for Managing Ergonomic Risks

    The is an abridged version of the 'Managing Ergonomic Risk in the Workplace to Improve Musculoskeletal Health' publication, published in March 2019.

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  • 2019

    Managing Grey Fleet Information Sheet

    This guidance will help you learn about the legal duties of employers and how to implement a safe systems approach to managing the risk associated with driving for work in privately owned or privately leased vehicles, more commonly known as the grey fleet.

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  • 2019

    2018 Survey on Chemical Usage

    The survey aims to determine the potential impact on Irish companies regarding responsibilities under the chemicals legislation should the United Kingdom (UK) withdraw from the European Union (EU).

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  • 2019

    The Ageing Workforce In Ireland -Working Conditions, Health and Extending Working Lives

    This project explores the retention of older workers in Ireland, drawing on several sources of data to describe their experience in the Irish labour market.

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  • 2019

    Confined Spaces in Agriculture - Steps to Manage the Risks

    This publication illustrates the types of confined spaces that can be found on farms where you work. Confined spaces are areas large enough for a worker to enter and perform work and have a limited or restricted means of entry or exit.

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  • 2019

    Quarry Vehicle Brakes Maintenance & Testing Info Sheet

    Quarry vehicles are very large and can cause significant damage and injury if they cannot be brought safely to a stop or controlled during operation or when parked on an incline.

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  • 2019

    Annual Report 2018

    This is the third and final annual report under the Authority’s strategy for 2016 to 2018. The Authority delivered on a broad programme of work in 2018 across all our mandates – occupational health and safety, chemicals, market surveillance and national accreditation.

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