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Latest Publications
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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.
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2011
Biological Monitoring Guidelines
Many workplace tasks involve using chemicals which can be harmful to health if they are not properly controlled. The employer must ensure that exposure to chemicals is either prevented or properly controlled. These guidelines are primarily aimed at employers who are managing a workplace biological monitoring programme.
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2011
Summary of Workplace Injury Illness and Fatality Statistics 2009 2010
The annual Summary of Statistics aims to provide information on some of the most common queries on occupational injury, illness and workplace fatalities. Data from different sources is combined to facilitate the review and monitoring of trends across a range of factors related to workplace injury and illness.
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2011
Annual Report 2010
2010 saw an increase in workplace deaths from their all-time low of 43 in 2009 to 48 in 2010. 60% of these deaths occurred in the farming, logging and fishing sectors, sectors that account for about 6% of the working population. The Annual Report 2010 outlines the key achievements and activities of the HSA for the year.
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2010
Guidance on the Manual Handling Training System - 2010 revision
This work will support a key strategy of the Health and Safety Authority in the area of Occupational Health to protect workers’ health from any existing and emerging work related hazards and to encourage workplace practices that promote good health.
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2010
Guide on Manual Handling Risk Assessment in the Retail Sector
The work tasks conducted in the retail sector require people to engage in many different types of work activity.
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2010
Code of Practice for Electrical Safety in Quarries
This Code of Practice is aimed primarily at operators of quarries, designers of quarry electrical installations, electricians, safety and health practitioners, employers, managers, employees, safety representatives and anyone associated with electrical installations in quarries.