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2010

Annual Report 2009

2009 saw the lowest number of workers killed at work since the Authority was formed in 1989. Sadly, however, the fact remains that during 2009 a total of 43 work-related deaths were reported to the Authority. The 2009 Annual Report outlines key activities and achievements during the year.

2010

Guidelines for safe working near overhead electricity lines in Agriculture

Overhead power lines on Irish farms pose a serious risk to farmers, contractors and anyone in the vicinity of high machinery passing close to these lines. Several people have been killed and many more injured as a result of making contact, or near contact, with overhead electricity lines during agricultural work. Machinery (such as forage harvesters, combine harvesters and tipping trailers), equipment (such as ladders) and activities (such as stacking) are often involved. Many ‘near misses’ also arise that are not reported and where no one is injured. Everyone working in agriculture should know, understand and follow safe procedures when working near overhead electricity lines.

2010

2010 Code of Practice - for the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2001

This code of practice provides guidance and information to achieve compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2001

2010

Working on Roads Code of Practice - For Contractors with Three or Less Employees

This is a Code of Practice aimed at Contractors involved in Roadwork and Road Maintenance activities where three or less persons are employed

2010

Strategy Statement 2010 - 2012

This is the second strategy prepared by the Authority under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. It is also the first strategy prepared since the enactment of the Chemicals Act 2008, which significantly changed the remit of the Authority.

2010

Programme of Work 2010

Building on the work of previous programmes, the 2010 Programme of Work represents the first year of the Authority’s new three year Strategy Statement 2010-2012. It sets out new priorities to reflect the increased importance of occupational health and also to reflect our enhanced role in relation to the safety of chemicals.

2009

Manual Handling in the Irish Construction Industry - Summary Report

This summary report contains an analysis of the nature of key manual handling tasks in the Irish construction sector and to develop task-specific recommendations to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury and ill health from manual handling.

2009

Emergency Response Plans for Petrol Stations

The following information sheet is an illustrative but not exhaustive, outline for an Emergency Response plan and procedures for a petrol station. The Emergency plan must be site-specific.

2009

Understanding Construction Risk Assessment

A short Guide to risk assessments - The following pages include examples of dangerous situations on site and how you can manage similar situations to protect the health and safety of your employees.

2009

Annual Report 2008

2008 was a year of strong progress. There was achievement in the record number of inspections undertaken, the implementation of REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals), a strong programme of legislative renewal and simplification and the publication of practical guidance material to both employers and employees. However, these achievements are in the context of 57 reported workplace deaths.

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