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Latest Publications
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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
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
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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2011
Taking Care of Business Three Year Plan 2011 - 2013
This plan sets out the objectives and priority actions for the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) in implementing its service initiative, the three year Taking Care of Business (TCB) programme (2011– 2013)
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2011
Intoxicants at Work Information Sheet
Both employers and employees often ask questions of the HSA about intoxicants at work and specifically the duties that arise for them. This information sheet provides answers to the most frequently asked questions for the purpose of providing guidance on intoxicants in relation to health and safety at work.