Latest Publications

  • 2012

    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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  • 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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  • 2012

    Night and Shift Work 2012

    The objective of this guide is to assist employers and employees and others to comply with health and safety legislation and in doing so minimise any adverse effects of night and shift work. It will help employers prevent fatigue and any associated illness arising in employees. It also provides advice for employees on what they can do in relation to sleep and rest, health promotion, lifestyle, socialisation and family life in order to ensure a healthy and productive life.

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  • 2012

    Health and Safety Management Checklist For Small Healthcare Facilities

    This checklist can be used as an aid in assessing and reviewing the management of health and safety in your workplace. The checklist is not an exhaustive list of items to be addressed and will not necessarily be comprehensive for all work situations.

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  • 2012

    Annual Report Irish Version

    An Tuarascáil Bhliantúil an Údaráis Sláinte agus Sábháilteachta 2012 Stats Report Achoimre ar Gortú san Ionad Oibre, Breoiteachta agus Básanna Staitisticí 2010-2011

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  • 2012

    Annual Statistic Report Irish Version 2011

    Ár bhfís: Cultúr náisiúnta ina mbeidh cách tiomanta don tsábháilteacht agus don tsláinte ar na hionaid oibre agus do bhainistiú slán inbhuanaithe na n-ábhar ceimiceach

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  • 2012

    Health and Safety at Work In Residential Care Facilities

    This guidance is intended for owners, managers and employees of residential care facilities such as elderly, people with disabilities, respite and convalescent care facilities. It will also be useful for other similar type facilities. The guidance is designed to help an employer to manage safety, health and welfare at work and to help employers and employees to understand and meet their duties under occupational safety, health and welfare legislation.

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  • 2012

    Summary of Workplace Injury, Illness and Fatality Statistics 2010-2011

    The Health and Safety Authority’s annual Summary of Statistics presents the most frequently sought information and statistics on occupational injury, illness and workplace fatalities in Ireland. Ease of access and interpretation is key in our approach to publishing the statistical summary.

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  • 2012

    Definition of Construction Work

    Guide to Definition of construction work, Revision 2012.This guide is provided to assist with the understanding of the legal definition of ‘construction work’ as set out in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (construction) Regulations 2006. The guide is aimed at duty holders such as designers, contractors or even clients who are considering having maintenance or repair carried out to their premises. It is important to highlight that all work must be carried out safely and the 2005 Act will always apply. This guide is general and does not constitute a legal interpretation of the definition contained in the legislation.

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  • 2012

    Guide on the Prevention of Upper Limb Disorders (ULDs) in the Financial Sector

    The Financial Services sector employs 106,400 people in Ireland (HSA Statistics Report 2009). The nature of work in the financial services sector requires employees to work at computer workstations as a significant part of their normal work. There is a need to ensure that employees are protected from potential hazards in conducting their work at computer workstations.

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