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Latest Publications
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2010
Workplace Health Toolkit for Small Businesses
The area of workplace health, compared to workplace safety, is one in which many employers feel less competent and informed.
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2010
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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2010
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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2010
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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2010
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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2010
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
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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2010
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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2010
Guide to safe working with timber and chainsaws
This guidance document provides general advice for persons working with timber. The advice is not intended to be exhaustive, but should be used as a basis for good practice when deciding how to meet the general duties under Safety, Health and Welfare at Work legislation. Felling timber using chainsaws is one of the most dangerous tasks carried-out on farms and in forests. Accidents with chainsaws are generally very serious. The major causes of timber related fatal accidents are being struck by falling trees or branches.