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Information Sheets
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2025
Information Sheet on Work-related Violence and Aggression in Retail
The purpose of this guidance document is to help retail employers manage the risks associated with work-related violence and aggression, and to implement suitable control measures, examples of which are provided below.
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2024
Chemicals Importer Information Sheet
Under EU Chemical Regulations, companies who import chemical products from outside the EU have several obligations to fulfil before they can access the EU market. The key responsibilities of EU importers of substances, mixtures and/or articles under the REACH, CLP and Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulations, for which the Health and Safety Authority is the relevant Competent Authority in Ireland, are outlined here.
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2024
Safety on the Job for Apprentices
This information sheet is written for Apprentices. As you embark on your new journey in the working world, it’s important to prioritise your safety, health and welfare. This information sheet provides some essential tips to help you stay safe and healthy as you start your career. Remember, good safety behaviour and a safe and healthy work environment is crucial for health and wellbeing and your success in the job.
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2024
Employing Apprentices: Safety on the Job
This information sheet is written for people who employ apprentices. It provides a summary overview of how to fulfil your duties as an employer and protect apprentices, who may be more at risk of injury and ill health.
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2024
Tionóiscí agus Tarluithe Contúirteacha san Ionad Oibre a Thuairisciú
Tá an bhileog eolais seo ceaptha le haghaidh fostóirí, fostaithe agus daoine féinfhostaithe. Tugtar eolas inti faoi na ceanglais lárnacha chun tionóiscí agus tarluithe contúirteacha san ionad oibre a thuairisciú don Údarás Sláinte agus Sábháilteachta (ÚSS).
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2024
Reporting Workplace Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences
This information sheet is for employers, employees, and the self-employed. It provides key requirements for reporting workplace accidents and dangerous occurrences to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA).
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2024
Why a Health and Safety Inspector Calls to your Workplace
This guidance explains to you what to expect when a Health and Safety Authority (HSA) inspector calls to your workplace to carry out an inspection or an investigation. It also explains what we do with the personal data we are required to collect during our workplace inspections and investigations.
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2024
Vulnerable Workers Information Sheet
The purpose of this information sheet is to raise awareness around vulnerable workers, employer responsibilities in relation to protecting vulnerable workers, and protection practices.
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2024
Sound Matters - Occupational Noise
A practical guide to managing noise exposure at work. It is written for employers and employees to raise awareness and control the risk of workplace noise.
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2023
Obligations of EU candle and reed diffuser producers under REACH and CLP
This information sheet explains the obligations of EU candle and reed diffuser producers under REACH and CLP.