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Latest Publications
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2021
Interim Guidance for Employers on Fitness for Work following COVID-19 Absence
This guidance sets out the steps involved in determining/assessing Fitness for Work of any worker, after an absence due to COVID-19 Infection or suspected infection. This Guidance should be considered within an organisation’s existing sickness and absence management procedures and policies.
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2019
Job Stress and Working Conditions - Plain English Version
This analysis of the European Working Conditions Survey is a summary of the main ESRI report.
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2018
Safety in Licensed Premises Case Study - Slips, Trips and Falls
Taking the SMART steps to reduce the risk of people getting injured through a slip, trip or fall.
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2018
Safety in Licensed Premises Case Study - Unfamiliar Workplace
Taking the SMART steps to reduce the risk of injury or ill–health to people working on your premises for the first time.
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2018
Safety in Licensed Premises Case Study - Waste Management
Taking the SMART steps to reduce the risk of injury or ill-health from handling and storing waste.
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2018
Safety in Licensed Premises Case Study - Fire
Taking the SMART steps to reduce the risk of fire causing injury or property damage.
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2018
Safety in Licensed Premises Case Study - Keg Handling
Taking the SMART steps to reduce the risk of joint or back injury from the manual handling of kegs.
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2018
Safety in Licensed Premises Case Study - CO2
Taking the SMART steps to reduce the risk of exposure to Carbon Dioxide (CO2 ) from dispense gas.
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2013
Safety in Contract Cleaning
Chemical and biological safety guidance for employers and employees. This guidance document provides information in relation to chemical and biological safety with respect to those working in contract cleaning
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2010
Guidelines on Managing Safety and Health - Post Primary Schools Part 1 of 2
The “Guidelines on Managing Safety and Health in Post-Primary Schools” has been produced by a Steering Group of representatives from the Health and Safety Authority, the State Claims Agency, the Department of Education and Skills and the School Development Planning Initiative. The guidelines are a management tool intended to offer guidance and practical advice to assist schools in planning, organising and managing a safe and healthy school environment for staff, pupils and visitors. They will also help schools to benchmark current policies and practices against current legislative requirements. They do not place any additional responsibility on schools that does not already exist in legislation. Part 1 of the Guidelines is a step-by-step approach to putting in place a safety and health management system for post-primary schools