safe and
productive lives
and enterprises
Work Related Vehicles
-
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.
-
2018
Safe Lorry Loader Crane Operations Information Sheet
This information sheet deals with the set-up, use, maintenance and thorough examination of lorry loader cranes (LLCs), also known as lorry loaders, to make sure that lifting operations are carried out safely.
-
2018
Safe use of Quad Bikes in Agriculture and Forestry
This information sheet provides advice and guidance on the safe use of quad bikes. The guidance is no substitute for formal training and we recommend that quad bike operators undertake formal training in advance of quad bike or all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use.
-
2017
Work Related Vehicle Safety Program Plan and Priorities for 2016-2018
The HSA has developed a new three year plan outlining a course of action, aimed at influencing and improving work related vehicle safety in Ireland.
-
2017
Safe Load Securing of Site Cabins and Prefabs Information Sheet
Due to their size, weight and configuration, consignments of site cabins and prefabricated accommodation units are high-risk loads.
-
2017
Safe Load Securing of Round Timber Information Sheet
Round timber is a ‘live’ commodity, which can lead to independent movement of parts of the load if the restraint used is not adequate.
-
2017
Safe Load Securing on Curtain-sided Vehicles Information Sheet
Load shifts can damage the goods you’re carrying, along with your vehicle, and put your life and other people’s lives at risk.
-
2016
Managing Driving for Work Information Sheet
This Information sheet will help you learn about the relevant legislation, duties of employers, and how to implement a safe systems approach to managing driving for work.
-
2016
Code of Practice - For Contractors with Three or Less Employees Working on Roads
This is a Code of Practice aimed at Contractors involved in Roadwork and Road Maintenance activities where three or less persons are employed. The aim of this Code of Practice is to improve the level of safety and health among small-scale employers and contractors (employing up to three employees) engaging in road works. It will help you put a Safety Statement in place covering you and your employees and will guide you on how to plan and work safely on site. Operational from August 8th 2016.
-
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.