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Latest Publications
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2025
2012 Survey of Chemical Usage in Irish Workplaces
The Health and Safety Authority commissioned this follow-up survey to the 2007 Chemicals Usage Survey to assist in the implementation of the Authority’s strategy of ensuring the safe and sustainable use of chemicals.
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2025
Export and Import of Chemicals Information Sheet
Information sheet on exporters duties under the Rotterdam Regulation (EU) No.689/2008 on the export and import of hazardous chemicals.
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2025
REACH Authorisation Information Sheet
Authorisation is a process under REACH designed to manage the risks of hazardous substances. It is a licensing system of sorts, whereby certain substances may not be placed on the market for a use, or used, in the EU unless the company has been authorised to do so.
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2025
Spray Polyurethane Foam SPF
This information sheet provides general information on the use of professional grade high pressure spray polyurethane foam (SPF) regarding chemical health and safety issues for SPF installers
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2025
Home Heating Oil Information Sheet
Information sheet for suppliers, distributors and retailers of containers of home heating oil.
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2025
Storage of Hazardous Chemicals in Warehouses and Drum Stores
The aim of this guidance is to provide advice on the identification and assessment of risks associated with the storage of hazardous chemicals in warehouses and drum stores.
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2025
Storage of Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
The aim of this guidance is to provide advice on the identification and assessment of risks associated with the storage of hazardous chemicals in laboratories.
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2025
Biological Monitoring Guidelines
Many workplace tasks involve using chemicals which can be harmful to health if they are not properly controlled. The employer must ensure that exposure to chemicals is either prevented or properly controlled. These guidelines are primarily aimed at employers who are managing a workplace biological monitoring programme.
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2025
Crystalline Silica Dust Information Sheet
Crystalline silica is widely found in nature. Occupational exposure to crystalline silica dust occurs in many industries.
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2025
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Information Sheet
Safety data sheets provide useful information on chemicals, describing the hazards the chemical presents, and giving information on handling, storage and emergency measures in case of an accident.