Codes of Practice

2018

Code of Practice for Access and Working Scaffolds

The aim of this Code of Practice is to provide practical guidance to scaffold erectors, contractors and users of scaffolding on the requirements and prohibitions set out in the relevant statutory provisions.

2017

Code of Practice for Preventing Injury and Occupational Ill Health in Agriculture

The aim of this Code of Practice is to improve the level of safety and health among all people engaged in the agriculture sector by providing practical guidance.

2017

Farm Safety Code of Practice - Risk Assessment Document

Farm Safety Code of Practice risk assessment document. For farms with three or less employees.

2017

Code of Practice for the Design and Installation of Anchors

The aim of this code of practice is to provide practical guidance to designers, specifiers and installers of metal anchors on the requirements and prohibitions set out in the relevant statutory provisions.

2017

Code of Practice for Working in Confined Spaces

This code of practice is intended to provide practical guidance on safe work in confined spaces and is operational from 1st May 2017.

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

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.

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.

2016

Code of Practice for Health and Safety in Dock Work

Safe ports make for efficient ports which are well positioned to support Ireland’s economy and create employment through export led growth.

2012

COP for the Operators of Quarry Delivery Vehicles Employing 3 or less

The aim of the Code of Practice is to improve the level of safety and health compliance of persons operating delivery vehicles to and from quarries, by providing practical guidance as to the observance of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.

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Codes of Practice