Latest Publications

  • 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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  • 2018

    Use Chemicals Safely on Building Sites

    Chemical products such as sealants, adhesives, glues, epoxy resins, solvent based paints, isocyanate based foams/ paints, mineral oil and cement based products are used every day on construction sites.

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  • 2018

    Guidance on Safety in Concrete Pumping

    This guidance has been prepared by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) in consultation with the Construction Safety Partnership Advisory Committee (CSPAC), an advisory committee to the Board of the HSA.

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  • 2018

    Using Petrol-Driven Chainsaws - IFSG 301

    This leaflet covers the safe working practices to be followed when using a petrol-driven chainsaw. For guidance on specific operations involving chainsaws, see HSA leaflets 302, 303, 304, 306 & 307.

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  • 2018

    Chainsaw Felling of Large Trees - IFSG 307

    This leaflet covers the felling and crown breakdown of large trees in plantations or of single large trees.

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  • 2018

    Selecting and Monitoring Contractors - IFSG FC1

    This guidance sets out key duties and tasks in regard to the selection and monitoring of the health and safety performance of contractors engaged on the forestry worksite.

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  • 2018

    Mechanical Harvesting - IFSG 603

    This leaflet covers the use of a purpose-built harvester or an excavator conversion for felling and processing trees in forestry and other tree work.

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  • 2018

    Extraction by Forwarder - IFSG 503

    This leaflet covers the use of a tractor and trailer unit fitted with a grapple loader or a purpose-built forwarder for extraction of timber in forestry and other tree work.

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  • 2018

    Electricity at Work - IFSG 804

    This leaflet covers the safe working practices to be followed by those working on forest operations near Overhead Electricity Lines (OELs) and underground electricity cables, who are not working for the Network Owner/Operator.

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  • 2018

    Chainsaw Snedding - IFSG 303

    This leaflet covers the safe working practices to be used when removing the branches of conifers and small hardwoods. For guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE), the machine, preparing to work, maintenance, fuelling and starting procedures see IFSG leaflet 301 Using petrol-driven chainsaws.

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