safe and
productive lives
and enterprises
Work Related Vehicles
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2016
Manual Handling Risk Reduction for the Transport and Logistics Sector
This information sheet highlights the physical risks associated with manual handling in the transport and logistics sector. Examples of risk reduction measures that could be considered appropriate in different workplace settings are illustrated, but is by no means an exhaustive list of possible solutions.
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2016
Safe Load Securing of Precast Concrete Loads
The Health & Safety Authority working in partnership with An Garda Siochana and the Road Safety Authority has developed this series of Load Safety information sheets, dealing with high-risk loads. Precast Concrete products are high-risk loads and the consequences of load shift can be extremely serious. Loads that are not firmly anchored to the load bed may shift during transport. This can make them unsafe.
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2016
Safe Load Securing of Structural Steel Loads
The Health & Safety Authority working in partnership with An Garda Siochana and the Road Safety Authority has developed this series of Load Safety information sheets, dealing with high-risk loads. Steel is a high-density; high-risk load and the consequences of load shift can be extremely serious. Loads that are not firmly anchored to the load bed can shift during transport. This can make them unsafe.
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2016
Safe Load Securing of Plant and Machinery
The Health & Safety Authority working in partnership with An Garda Siochana and the Road Safety Authority has developed this series of Load Safety information sheets, dealing with high-risk loads. Due to their size and weight, plant and machinery are considered to be high-risk loads where the consequences of load shift or load shed can be extremely serious.
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2014
Pedestrian Safety in the Workplace Information Sheet
This information sheet deals with pedestrian safety in fixed and temporary workplaces. It is aimed at employers, self-employed people and people in control of places of work. It explains the importance of managing pedestrians in workplaces where vehicles, mobile plant or machinery operates.
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2014
Forklift Safety Tips Information Sheet
Forklifts are extremely useful workplace vehicles, as long as they are used safely and appropriately by operators who are appropriately trained and competent to use them. This information sheet will help you and those you work with stay safe around forklifts.
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2014
Forklift Operator Pre-Checks Information Sheet
Forklifts can be dangerous machines. If not maintained properly, there is a risk of injury or death. This information sheet outlines what must be done to keep forklifts safe and fit for purpose.
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2014
Delivering Safely Information Sheet
This information sheet describes how people and organisations involved in deliveries and collections can cooperate to prevent delivery-related incidents.
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2013
Guide on Manual Handling Risk Management in Transport and Storage
This guide gives practical information on actions that can be taken to manage the potential hazard of manual handling in transport and storage.
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2013
Driving for Work - Driver Health Guidelines
The aim of these guidelines is to make working drivers more aware of the main health issues that may affect them and, consequently, to improve their ability to drive safely.