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Coming to Cork and Dun Laoghaire in May - see how effective safety & health management can boost your business.

Farm Survivor Stories - Real Farmers Real Stories

 

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BeSMART

 

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Click here to access BeSMART,

Our free safety and risk management tool for small businesses.

Guide on Prevention of Upper Limb Disorders in the Financial Services Sector

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This guide provides practical information on managing the risk of upper limb disorders for those employees working at computer workstations in the Financial Services Sector.

 

Vehicle Checks Videos now available

ChecklistVehicle daily checks are a simple way for drivers to spot potentially dangerous defects before vehicles are used for work

Use of Mobile Phone "Expert XP-Ex-1" in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

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The HSA has been notified by the EC of serious potential dangers of this mobile phone marketed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres

 

15/12/2011

Hazards Identified With the Filling of LPG Cylinders

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This warning follows a fatal accident where the contents of a ruptured cylinder ignited causing fatal burn injuries to an employee.

14/11/2011

Clearing Blockages Safely on Agricultural Machinery

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Every year a number of persons are killed or seriously injured while attempting to clear blockages or carry out maintenance on farm machinery

 

 

19/10/2011

Safety Alert - Passenger and Goods Lifts

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Safety Alert issued for the attention of those who have responsibility for the safety of lifts including employers, property managers, facility managers and lift installation, maintenance or inspection companies.

06/09/2011

Sale of Potentially Faulty Regen Air Compressors

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The Health and Safety Authority has been made aware of potentially faulty air compressors being supplied onto the European market

 

07/06/2011

 

 

Alert to Ambulance Owners and Operators

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The Health and Safety Authority is issuing an urgent warning to owners and operators of Ambulances and those who may provide ambulance crew members, in the Health Sector.

15/02/2011

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