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Latest Publications
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2025
Communicating Chemical Hazards at Work Information Sheet
When a chemical is delivered to a workplace, the hazard information is usually visible on the supply (CLP) or transport (ADR) label or for deliveries in tanks, it is provided via a REACH Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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2025
Nail Bars Info Sheet
Using nail products and other products several times every day can pose a risk to your health. This information leaflet has been developed to provide practical advice to those working in the nail industry.
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2025
Guidance for the Management of Household Hazardous Waste at Civic Amenity Sites
This joint guidance developed by the EPA in conjunction with the Authority addresses the safe handling and storage of a range of household hazardous waste types at civic amenity sites in order to manage not only the environmental risks but also health and safety risks.
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2025
Chemical Safety in the Workplace 2 - Online Course
The HSA has developed a free online course called ‘Chemical Safety in the Workplace’. This companion information leaflet describes the benefits of the course, which is aimed at employers, employees, supervisors and safety representatives in any sector where chemicals are used.
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2025
Safe Working with Diesel Engine Exhaust Information Sheet
Diesel engines power many machines and vehicles including trucks, buses, private vehicles, farm machinery and construction equipment. Such vehicles and equipment are also potential sources of exposure to diesel exhaust fumes in the workplace. This information sheet will help you understand the composition of the exhaust, its health effects, and ways to assess and prevent exposure.
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2025
A Guide to Non-Respiratory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use with Chemical Agents in the Workplace
The aim of these guidelines is to provide basic information and general guidance on the selection, use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace for use with chemical agents.
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2025
Labelling and Packaging Requirements for Detergents & Biocidal Detergent Products
This information sheet has been produced jointly with the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine, and covers the packaging and labelling requirements of detergents and biocidal detergents.
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2025
Hazard Labelling & Packaging according to the CLP Regulation - Information Sheet
The Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation covers hazardous chemicals sold to professional users and consumers. This information sheet outlines the key requirements for the labelling and packaging of hazardous chemicals under the CLP Regulation.
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2025
Safety with Lead at Work
This guide provides general information on lead with regard to chemical health and safety issues for workers using or exposed to lead while they are at work.
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2025
Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Guidance
This guidance is written for employers, managers, employees and their safety representatives and those who provide, install and maintain local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems.