Latest Publications

2015

Annual Report 2014

The Authority achieved a challenging and broad programme of work in 2014. Across the areas of workplace health and safety and chemicals regulation, we continued our approach of supporting Irish enterprise, primarily through the provision of information and advice, and through enforcement where necessary.

2015

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.

2015

Trends and Patterns in Occupational Health and Safety in Ireland

Analysis is based on the data from annual modules on Work-Related Accidents and Illness that are collected by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) as part of the Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS) and on data collected by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) on fatal and non-fatal injuries based on employers’ reports.

2015

Reducing the Manual Handling of Glazing Units - Information Sheet

This information sheet focuses on risk-reduction measures for systems of work used for the manual handling of glazing units from a storage area on site to the point of installation.

2015

Programme of Work 2015

This is the third programme of work prepared by the Health and Safety Authority under its strategy for 2013 to 2015. The programme for 2015 has a significant level of continuity with previous years as we build on the groundwork and achievements of earlier programmes.

2015

Guidance-Note on Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations

Electrical installations, if not properly maintained, can kill, injure and cause serious property damage. In Ireland, people are killed almost every year from contact with, or as a result of electricity. This Guidance-Note aims to assist employers, employees and others put in place a suitable regime for periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations to reduce the possibility of harm arising from the electrical installation in a workplace.

2014

Too Cold for Sharks

A book about ocean safety and fishing life by children from all over Ireland. Children have led the way in many cultural changes for the better in Ireland. From the move towards recycling to wearing seat belts, children have a huge influence in the home, the community and by extension - the workplace. This book is part of the Authority’s awareness raising campaign aimed at reducing death and injuries amongst fishermen.

2014

Managing Health and Safety in Fishing

The aim of this guidance document is to help improve standards of safety and health in the commercial sea/marine fishing sector. In an effort to aid prevention of accidents and ill-health among fishermen, this guidance document looks at the role of the Safety Statement in managing health and safety, the most common causes of death, injury and ill-health and gives basic information to help illuminate or control the risks involved in fishing.

2014

Managing the Risk of Work-related Violence and Aggression in Healthcare Information Sheet

The purpose of this information sheet is to provide information and guidance on managing the risk of work-related violence and aggression in the healthcare setting.

2014