Latest Publications

2016

Code of Practice for Avoiding Danger from Underground Services

This Code of Practice is a result of a joint initiative between the Health and Safety Authority, Construction Industry Federation, Irish Congress of Trade Unions, key utility companies/service providers and local authorities that are involved in the provision and maintenance of vital underground services. It provides practical guidance to assist in complying with safety, health and welfare legislation requiring that adequate precautions are taken in any excavation, shaft, earthwork, underground works or tunnel to avoid risk to persons at work arising from possible underground dangers. It replaces the Code of Practice for Avoiding Danger from Underground Services issued by the Authority in 2005.

2016

Watch Your Step - Preventing Vehicle Related Slips, Trips and Falls Information Sheet

This information sheet will help you understand the causes of vehicle STFs and what you can do to prevent them.

2016

Manual Handling Risk Reduction for the Transport and Logistics Sector

This information sheet highlights the physical risks associated with manual handling in the transport and logistics sector. Examples of risk reduction measures that could be considered appropriate in different workplace settings are illustrated, but is by no means an exhaustive list of possible solutions.

2016

Code Of Practice for Safety In Roofwork

This code of practice gives practical guidance to roofing companies, clients, designers, project supervisors (design and construction stages), safety representatives, safety consultants, advisors and anyone carrying out roofwork.

2016

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.

2016

Safe Load Securing of Precast Concrete Loads

The Health & Safety Authority working in partnership with An Garda Siochana and the Road Safety Authority has developed this series of Load Safety information sheets, dealing with high-risk loads. Precast Concrete products are high-risk loads and the consequences of load shift can be extremely serious. Loads that are not firmly anchored to the load bed may shift during transport. This can make them unsafe.

2016

Safe Load Securing of Structural Steel Loads

The Health & Safety Authority working in partnership with An Garda Siochana and the Road Safety Authority has developed this series of Load Safety information sheets, dealing with high-risk loads. Steel is a high-density; high-risk load and the consequences of load shift can be extremely serious. Loads that are not firmly anchored to the load bed can shift during transport. This can make them unsafe.

2016

Safe Load Securing of Plant and Machinery

The Health & Safety Authority working in partnership with An Garda Siochana and the Road Safety Authority has developed this series of Load Safety information sheets, dealing with high-risk loads. Due to their size and weight, plant and machinery are considered to be high-risk loads where the consequences of load shift or load shed can be extremely serious.

2016

Strategy Statement 2016-2018

This latest strategy from the Authority sets out clearly its mission, values and priorities for the next three years. This is the blueprint for achieving its vision for healthy, safe and productive lives.

2016

Programme of Work 2016

This is the first programme of work prepared by the Health and Safety Authority under its strategy for 2016 to 2018, and is developed to contribute to our long-term vision of healthy, safe and productive lives.

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