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    1. Topics
      1. Accident and Dangerous Occurrence Reporting
      2. Accreditation
      3. Asbestos
      4. ATEX
        1. ATEX Delivery Guide
          1. Introduction
          2. Justification
          3. Irish Legislation, EU Directives & Standards
          4. ATEX Verification Guide
            1. Certs
            2. Delivery Guide
          5. Design-Construction-Handover
          6. Functional Safety
          7. EPD Guidance
          8. Concepts
          9. Competence
          10. International/European Committees
          11. National Projects
          12. Useful Links
          13. Useful Tools
          14. FAQ
        2. ATEX Regulations - Frequently Asked Questions
      5. BeSMART.ie
      6. Biological Agents
        1. Biological Agents Introduction
          1. What are Biological Agents?
          2. Classification of Biological Agents
          3. Biological Agents Frequently Asked Questions
          4. Good Occupational Hygiene
          5. Disinfectants
          6. Vaccination
            1. Vaccination - Frequently Asked Questions
          7. Transporting Biological Agents
          8. Biological Agents and Reproductive Health
        2. Legislation and Code of Practice
          1. Relevant Legislation
          2. Code of Practice
          3. Notification
          4. Accident, Incident and Disease Reporting
        3. Specific Biological Agents & Diseases
          1. Avian Influenza
          2. Blood Borne Viruses
          3. SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19
          4. Legionellosis
          5. Leptospirosis
          6. Lyme Disease
          7. Moulds
          8. Tuberculosis
          9. Zoonoses
        4. Laboratories & Higher Risk Activities
          1. Autoclaves
          2. Microbiological Safety Cabinets
          3. Health Surveillance
          4. Occupational Exposure Lists
          5. Personal Protective Equipment
          6. Useful Resources
      7. Brexit
        1. Overview
        2. Accreditation
        3. Brexit and Access of Products to the EU Market
        4. Chemicals Export / Import Regulation
        5. Detergents
        6. Market Surveillance – Industrial Products
        7. REACH
        8. CLP
        9. Selling Goods on the EU Single Market after Brexit
        10. Transportable Pressure Equipment
        11. Further information
      8. Bullying at Work
        1. Employer Policy
        2. Are You Being Bullied
        3. Codes of Practice
        4. Bullying Employer Perspective
        5. Bullying Employee Perspective
      9. Business Licensing and Notification Requirements
        1. Accident/Incident Reporting
        2. Asbestos
        3. ADR and TPED
        4. Biological Agents
        5. Chemicals
        6. Construction
        7. Mining
        8. Quarrying
        9. Other Licensing Agencies
        10. All Notification Forms
      10. Chemicals
      11. Classification and Labelling
      12. Complaint
      13. Confined Spaces
      14. Consultation
      15. Display Screen Equipment
      16. Education
        1. Managing Safety in Schools
        2. Teacher Support and Resources
        3. Teacher Training
        4. Initiatives in Education
      17. Electricity
        1. Dangers of Electricity
          1. Electrical Fatality Statistics
          2. Electricity in the Workplace
        2. Inspection and Testing
          1. IS 10101 National Rules for Electrical Installation
          2. Works Needing Certification
        3. Powerlines and Cables
          1. Overhead Power Lines
          2. Underground Cables
        4. Information Guidance Legislation
          1. Video - Dangers from Power Lines on Farms
          2. Role of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities
          3. HSA & Other Organisations
      18. Employees Duties
      19. Ergonomics
      20. Explosives
      21. Fire
        1. Fire Detection and Warning
        2. Emergency Escape and Fire Fighting
        3. Fire Prevention
      22. First Aid
        1. First Aid Frequently Asked Questions
      23. Hazards
        1. Electricity
        2. Pedestrian safety
        3. Manual Handling Hazards
        4. Slips, Trips and Falls
        5. Working at Height
        6. Lone Workers
      24. Health and Safety Myths
        1. Myth 1: Inspections and Fines
        2. Myth 2: Health and Safety is Expensive
        3. Myth 3: Red Tape Hindering Business
        4. Myth 4: Manual Handling Training
        5. Myth 5: Everything Banned
      25. Horticulture
      26. Human Factors
      27. Illness Reports
      28. Inspections
        1. Inspections
          1. HSA Inspections
          2. Recording Inspections
          3. What to Expect When the Inspector Calls
        2. Inspectors
          1. Actions of Inspectors
          2. Powers of Inspectors
        3. Investigations
          1. Workplace Fatalities
        4. Appeals
          1. The Appeals Process
        5. Prosecutions
          1. Prosecutions 2018
          2. Prosecutions 2017
          3. Prosecutions 2016
          4. Prosecutions 2015
          5. Prosecutions 2014
          6. Prosecutions 2013
          7. Prosecutions 2012
          8. Prosecutions 2011
          9. Prosecutions 2010
          10. Prosecutions 2009
          11. Prosecutions 2008
          12. Prosecutions 2007
          13. Prosecutions 2006
            1. Summarily
            2. On Indictment
          14. Prosecutions 2005
            1. Summarily
            2. On Indictment
      29. Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)
      30. Machinery
      31. Managing Health and Safety
        1. General Application Regulations 2007
          1. Display Screen Equipment
        2. Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
        3. Safety and Health Management Systems
        4. Safety Representatives and Consultation
        5. Safety Statement and Risk Assessment
      32. Manual Handling
        1. Manual Handling Guidance Documents
        2. Manual Handling Case Study Video Series 1
        3. Manual Handling Case Study Video Series 2
        4. Manual Handling FAQ's
        5. Manual Handling Research reports
      33. Market Surveillance
        1. Selling Goods on the EU Single Market
        2. Selling Goods on the EU Single Market after Brexit
        3. Brexit and Access of Products to the EU Market
        4. Joint Market Surveillance Action on HARmonised Products 2021 Omnibus (JAHARP2021 Omnibus)
      34. Motor Factors
      35. Personal Protective Equipment - PPE
        1. PPE -FAQs
        2. Respiratory Protective Equipment
      36. Physical Agents
        1. Noise
          1. Noise at Work
          2. Noise - Frequently Asked Questions
          3. Safe Maintenance - Reducing Noise
          4. Health Surveillance – Noise
        2. Vibration
          1. Vibration at Work
          2. HAV Risk Assessment
        3. Optical Radiation
          1. Optical Radiation at Work
        4. Electromagnetic Fields
          1. Electromagnetic Fields
          2. Agency Roles
      37. Posted Workers
      38. Prosecutions
      39. Public Consultation
      40. Radon
      41. Remote Working
      42. Safety Alerts
      43. Safety Representatives
        1. Frequently Asked Questions
      44. Signage
        1. Safety Signs
      45. Simple Safety
        1. General Simple Safety
        2. Simple Safety in Retailing
        3. Simple Safety in Food and Drink
        4. Simple Safety in Other Languages
          1. Simple Safety in other Languages
      46. Slips Trips Falls
        1. Slips Trips Falls Info
          1. Importance
          2. Causes
          3. The Law
          4. STF Online Courses
          5. Videos
          6. Further Information
        2. High-risk Areas
          1. Mapping Hazards
          2. Stairs and Steps
          3. Slippery Surfaces
          4. Vehicles
          5. Entrances
        3. Spills
          1. Identify Risks
          2. Prevent
          3. Contain
          4. Detect
          5. Cordon
          6. Remove
        4. Pedestrian Surfaces
          1. Measuring Slip Resistance
          2. Selecting Surfaces
          3. Information with Flooring
          4. Metal and Profiled Surfaces
        5. Environmental Cleanliness
          1. Floor Wet Cleaning
            1. Identify Risks
            2. Communicate
            3. Replace
            4. Reschedule
            5. Equip
            6. Segregate
          2. Housekeeping
        6. Shoes, Footwear
        7. Snow and Ice
          1. Weather
          2. Activities
          3. Locations
          4. Communication
          5. Sample Risk Assessment
        8. Over-used Signs
      47. Statistics
        1. Fatal Injury
        2. Non-Fatal Injury and Illness
        3. Sector Statistics
          1. Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
          2. Mining and Quarrying
          3. Manufacturing
          4. Electricity; Gas, Steam and Air Conditioning Supply
          5. Water Supply, Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities
          6. Construction
          7. Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Personal Goods
          8. Transportation and Storage
          9. Accommodation and Food Service Activities
          10. Information and Communication
          11. Financial and Insurance Activities
          12. Real Estate Activities
          13. Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities
          14. Administrative and Support Service Activities
          15. Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security
          16. Education
          17. Human Health and Social Work Activities
          18. Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
          19. Other Service Activities
        4. Annual Review of Workplace Injury, Illness and Fatality Statistics
        5. Other Statistical Reports
        6. European Statistics on Accidents at Work
        7. CSO Labour Force Survey Data
        8. Useful Links
        9. Calendar
      48. Sun Protection
      49. Ventilation
      50. Violence and Aggression
        1. Overview / Introduction
        2. Risk Assessment
        3. What We See
        4. Control Measures for Workplace Violence and Aggression
        5. Reporting of Incidents and Legislative Requirements
        6. FAQ
      51. Vulnerable Workers
      52. Welfare Payments
      53. Winter Readiness
      54. Work at Height
      55. Workplace Stress
        1. Work Positive Project 2008/2009
        2. Work Positive Project 2005-2007
        3. Stress in the Workplace
      56. Work Related Vehicle Safety
        1. Legal Requirements
        2. Work Related Vehicle Statistics
        3. Vehicle Risks
        4. Forklift Trucks
        5. Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)
      57. Work Safely
        1. Managing Health and Safety
        2. Liabilities of Directors
        3. Protecting your Workplace's Reputation and Assets
        4. Benefits of Creating a Positive Safety Culture
        5. Organising Safety and Health in your Workplace
        6. Safety and Health Monitoring
        7. Roles and Responsibilities for Directors
    2. Your Industry
      1. Agriculture & Forestry
        1. Overview
          1. Precautions & Risk Assessment
          2. Legislation & Enforcement
          3. Agriculture Code of Practice
          4. Online Risk Assessment FAQs
          5. Updated Agriculture Safety Videos
          6. Farm Safety Partnership Advisory Committee
        2. Vehicles & Machinery
          1. Vehicles
          2. Machinery
          3. ATVs / Quad Bikes
        3. Livestock
          1. Guidance on the Safe Handling of Cattle on Farms
          2. Safe Handling of Cattle on Farms Information Sheet
          3. Cattle Handling in Marts and Lairages
          4. Children's Book 'Stay Safe on the Farm with Jessy'
          5. Farm Safety During Lambing
          6. Sábháilteacht Feirme le linn Breith Uain
          7. Farm Safety During Calving
          8. Sábháilteacht Feirme le linn Breith Lao
        4. Forestry
          1. Using Petrol Driven Chainsaws
          2. Chainsaw Felling of Large trees
          3. Selecting & Monitoring of Contractors
          4. Mechanical Harvesting
          5. Extraction by Forwarders
          6. Electricity at Work
          7. Chainsaw Snedding
          8. Cross Cutting & Manual Stacking
          9. Chainsaw Clearance of Windblow
          10. Felling & Manual Takedown
          11. Chainsaw Safety Training Advice
          12. Forest Owners & Managers who intend to fell trees - Info Sheet
          13. Code of Practice for Managing Safety & Health in Forestry Operations
        5. Young & Elderly on Farms
          1. Children on Farms
            1. Child Tractor Safety
          2. Farmers over 65 Years
        6. Other Hazards
          1. Falls & Collapses
          2. Farmer Health
          3. Fatigue
          4. Fire Electricity & Chemicals
          5. Manual Handling Slips & Trips
          6. Slurry
          7. Timber Work
          8. Water
        7. Further Information
          1. Useful Links
          2. Video Index
          3. Online Farm Safety Course
          4. FarmFamilyCPD.ie
      2. Catering and Hospitality
        1. Hospitality General
        2. Equipment
        3. Bars
        4. Housekeeping
        5. Leisure Areas
        6. Larger Machinery
        7. The Law
        8. Simple Safety
        9. Further Information
      3. Chemicals
        1. Guidance & Support
          1. Role Finder Tool
          2. Chemicals A-Z
          3. BeSmart Risk Assessment Tool
          4. Chemicals Act Guidance
          5. ECHA Guidance & FAQs
          6. ECHA Website
          7. ECHA Webinars
          8. E-Bulletin Archive
          9. Helpdesk Information
          10. Pesticides Control
          11. Poison Centre
        2. Legislation & Enforcement
          1. ADR - Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
          2. Asbestos
            1. Asbestos Introduction
              1. What is Asbestos
              2. Asbestos Surveys
              3. Latest News
              4. Safety Alert
              5. Asbestos FAQs
              6. Asbestos risks in safes and fire resistant cabinets
              7. E-Learning Course
            2. Legislation and Guidance
              1. Asbestos Legislation
              2. Restrictions and Exemptions
              3. Guidance Document
            3. Asbestos Removal
              1. Asbestos Removal
              2. Analysts and Laboratories
              3. Asbestos Notifications
              4. Asbestos Waivers
            4. Further Information
              1. Further Information
              2. Other Agencies with Responsibility for Asbestos
          3. The Chemicals Act
          4. Chemical Agents and Carcinogens
            1. Chemical Agents
              1. What are Chemicals Agents?
              2. Risk Assessment
              3. Chemicals A-Z
              4. Latest News
              5. Further Information
            2. Carcinogens and Mutagens
              1. What are Carcinogens and Mutagens?
              2. Carcinogens and Cancer
              3. Roadmap on Carcinogens
              4. Further Information
            3. Diisocyanates
              1. Introduction
              2. REACH Restriction
              3. Information for Suppliers and Retailers
              4. Training Requirements
              5. Posters (Available in Several Languages)
              6. Health Surveillance and Monitoring
            4. Welding Fumes
              1. Introduction to Welding
              2. Welding Risk Assessment
              3. Frequently Asked Questions
              4. Case Studies
            5. Legislation and Code of Practice
              1. Chemical Agents Legislation
              2. Carcinogens Legislation
              3. Code of Practice
          5. Chemical Weapons
          6. Classification and Labelling
            1. Classification
            2. CLP Regulation and Guidance
              1. Introductory Guidance on the CLP Regulation
              2. CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
              3. Understanding CLP
              4. Publications and Guidelines
              5. External Resources
            3. Consumer Information
              1. Physical Hazards
                1. Test
              2. Health Hazards
              3. Environmental Hazards
              4. CLP Label
            4. Labelling
            5. Notification to NPIC
            6. Notification to the C&L Inventory
            7. Packaging
            8. Roles and Duties
          7. COMAH
            1. Overview
              1. Introduction to COMAH
              2. Legislation
              3. Inspections
              4. Charging
              5. Useful Links on Major Accidents
            2. Operator Information
              1. Notifications
              2. MAPP and Safety Management
              3. Safety Report
              4. Timelines for Submission of COMAH Documentation
              5. Significant Modifications
              6. Reporting COMAH Accidents
            3. Information to the Public
              1. Information to the Public Overview
              2. List of all Establishments by Tier
              3. Lower Tier Establishments by County
              4. Upper Tier Establishments by County
            4. Emergency Planning
              1. Objectives of Emergency Plans
              2. Testing and Review of Emergency Plans
              3. Local Competent Authority Annual Report
              4. Internal Emergency Planning
              5. External Emergency Planning
            5. Land Use Planning
              1. Role of the HSA in Land-use Planning
              2. Consultation Distance
              3. Societal Risk
              4. Request for Technical Advice
              5. HSA Approach to Land Use Planning
            6. Guidance
              1. COMAH Regulations 2015
              2. Significant Modifications
              3. Safety Report
              4. Guidance on Technical Land-use Planning Advice
              5. MAPP Guidance for Lower Tier Operators
              6. Intermediate Temporary Storage
              7. LCA Annual Report on Activities
            7. Forms
              1. Electronic Notification
              2. Request for TLUP Advice
              3. Schedule 7 Notifiable Incident
              4. LCA Annual Report of Activities
              5. MAPP Assessment form for Lower Tier Establishments
          8. Detergents
            1. News Updates
            2. What are Detergents
            3. Detergent Regulations
            4. Detergent Labelling & Packaging requirements
            5. Using and Storing Detergents
            6. Ingredient Data Sheets
            7. Liquid Laundry Detergent Capsules
            8. Biocidal detergent products
            9. EU Derogation for Surfactants
            10. Cosmetics
            11. Compliance
            12. Further Information
          9. EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Conference 2023
          10. Export/Import or PIC Regulation
            1. DNAs in Ireland
            2. Obligations of EU Exporters
            3. Obligations of EU Importers
            4. Chemicals Subject to Export/Import Notification
            5. The Role of the Authority
          11. Nanomaterials
          12. REACH
            1. Roles and duties under REACH
            2. Evaluation
            3. SVHCs and Authorisation
            4. Restriction
              1. How does a chemical get onto Annex XVII of REACH
              2. Annex XVII Updates of REACH
            5. Information in the Supply Chain
            6. Notification of Substances in Articles
            7. Registration
              1. The registration process
              2. Only representative
              3. Duty to inquire
            8. Downstream users
            9. HSA Chemical Helpdesk
              1. Consultation
            10. Safety Data Sheets
              1. Questions and Answers
        3. Latest News
          1. ECHA provides advice on new hazard classes for substances and mixtures
          2. PFAS restriction proposal
          3. New obligations for sale of Diisocyanate products from 24th August 2023
          4. EU-wide project found excessive levels of hazardous chemical in products sold to consumers
          5. ECHA have published the Draft CoRAP for 2024-2026- for 2024 proposed substances’, registrants are encouraged to update their dossiers before March 2024
          6. HSA information sheet on regulatory obligations of EU candle and reed diffuser producers
          7. ECHA adds five hazardous chemicals to the Candidate List
          8. ECHA consults on recommending five substances for REACH authorisation
        4. Most Read
          1. Selling chemical products online
          2. Poison Centre Notification
          3. Obligations for producers of candles/diffusers
          4. Safety Data Sheets
          5. Keep your registration up to date
          6. Chemical Risk Assessment
          7. Read the back
          8. REACH Authorisation List
          9. REACH Candidate List
          10. Paint containing MEKO
          11. Candles and reed diffusers containing LILIAL
        5. Public Consultations
          1. ECHA & EU Consultations
          2. HSA Consultations
      4. Construction
        1. Construction Duty Holders
          1. Client
          2. Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP)
          3. Designers
          4. Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS)
          5. Contractors
        2. BeSMART.ie for Construction
          1. Create a Site Specific Safety Statement
          2. Create a Construction Stage Safety and Health Plan
          3. Risk Assessment Method Statement (RAMS) Template and Guidance
          4. Create a Construction Site Traffic Management Plan
          5. Information for Employees
          6. Other Useful Resources
        3. eLearning for Construction
          1. hsalearning.ie for Construction
        4. Training in Construction
          1. Safe Pass
          2. Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
        5. Designing for Safety
          1. Duties as a Designer
          2. Good Design Practice
          3. Risk Assessment
        6. Plant and Machinery
          1. Construction Site Traffic Management Plan
          2. Safe use of Dumpers
        7. Employee Supports and Resources
          1. The Lighthouse Club
          2. Construction Workers Health Trust
          3. CAIRDE On Site. In Mind.
        8. Key Construction Topics
          1. Construction Safety Partnership Advisory Committee
          2. Construction Regulations Amendment 2019
          3. Work at Height
        9. Construction FAQ's
          1. Auxiliary Devices
          2. Roadworks
          3. Welfare
          4. SSWP
          5. Safe Pass
          6. Safety File
          7. Excavations
      5. Diving
        1. Diving at Work
          1. Diving at Work
          2. Hiring Diving Contractors
          3. Diving Methods
          4. Dive Team Size
          5. Diving Training
          6. Emergency Plans
            1. Compression Chambers
            2. Emergency Equipment
        2. Diving Medicals
          1. Diving Medicals
          2. Fitness to Dive
          3. Mutual Recognition
          4. Diving and Pregnancy
        3. The Law, Codes & Standards
          1. Legislation
          2. Codes of Practice
          3. Reporting Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences
          4. Standards
          5. Underwater Heritage Orders
      6. Docks
        1. Health and Safety Management
          1. Health and Safety Management
          2. Emergency Plans
        2. Legislation
          1. Legal Requirements
          2. Docks Code of Practice
        3. Hazards in Ports and Docks
          1. Common Hazards
          2. Container Terminals
          3. Dry Bulk Terminals
          4. Roll On Roll Off (Ro-Ro) Terminals
        4. Further Information
          1. Useful Websites & Publications
          2. Safety Signs
      7. Education
        1. Managing Safety in Schools
        2. Teacher Support and Resources
        3. Teacher Training
        4. Initiatives in Education
      8. Fishing
        1. Legislation and Enforcement
          1. Legislation and Enforcement
          2. Who's Who in Fishing Safety
          3. Maritime Legislation
        2. Sea Fishing Sector
          1. The Sea Fishing Sector
          2. Top 10 Tips
        3. Management of Health and Safety
          1. Management of Health and Safety
          2. Emergency Plans
            1. Emergency Contacts
          3. The Safety Statement
          4. Safe Systems of Work
          5. Risk Assessment
          6. Instruction, Training and Supervision
          7. Vulnerable Workers
        4. Accidents and Ill Health
          1. Statistics
          2. Injuries and Ill Health
        5. Hazards
          1. Common Hazards
          2. Fatigue
          3. Knives
          4. Machinery
          5. Slips and Trips
          6. Manual Handling
          7. Noise
          8. Dangerous Chemicals
          9. Biological Agents
          10. Instability
          11. Confined Spaces
        6. Further Information
          1. Publications and Useful Websites
          2. Lifejackets
      9. Flammable liquids and Fuels Retail Stores - NEW
        1. Regulations
        2. Information and Guidance
      10. Health and Social Care Sector
        1. The Health and Social Care Sector
        2. Health and Social Care Regulators
        3. Health and Social Care Illness and Injury Statistics
        4. Biological Agents
          1. Sharps
            1. Sharps Directive and Regulations
          2. Healthcare Waste
          3. Specific Biological Agents
        5. Chemical Agents
        6. Electricity and Healthcare
        7. Musculoskeletal Disorders
        8. Slips Trips and Falls in Healthcare
        9. Work Related Stress
        10. Violence and Aggression
        11. Work Equipment
        12. Occupational Hazards in Hospital Departments
          1. Department Hazards
            1. Emergency Department
            2. Ambulance Services
            3. Catering
            4. CSSD
            5. Laboratory
            6. Laundry
            7. Library
            8. Mortuary
            9. Office
            10. Outpatients
            11. Pharmacy
            12. Radiology
            13. Stores / Warehouse
            14. Technical Services
            15. Theatre
            16. Ward
            17. Further Information
        13. Occupational Hazards in Nursing Homes
          1. Nursing Home Hazards
            1. Kitchen
            2. Laundry
            3. Office
            4. Bedroom
            5. Maintenance Workshop
            6. Lounge / Activity Room
            7. Bathroom
            8. Sluice Room
            9. Garden / Grounds
            10. Nurse's Station
            11. Further Information
            12. Hallway / Corridor
      11. Mining
        1. Mining Legislation and Notifications
        2. Promotional Activities
        3. Disused Mines and Shafts
        4. Mines Rescue
        5. Mining in Ireland
        6. Mining Techniques Used in Ireland
      12. Offshore
      13. Public Sector
        1. Overview
          1. Introduction
          2. Statistics
          3. Managing for Health and Safety
        2. Education Sector
          1. Health and Safety in Education Sector
        3. Healthcare Sector
          1. Heath and Safety in Healthcare Sector
        4. Central and Local Government
          1. Health and Safety in Central Government
          2. Health and Safety in Local Government
        5. Further Information
          1. HSALearning
          2. Healthy Ireland
          3. State Claims Agency
      14. Quarrying
        1. Health Surveillance Occupational Disease
          1. Chemical Exposure
          2. Dust Including Silica Dust
          3. Noise in Quarries
          4. Whole Body Vibration
          5. Muscoskeletal injury
        2. Quarries in Ireland
          1. Quarry Accident and Inspection Statistics
          2. What to Expect from an Inspection
          3. HSA Quarry Sector Resources
          4. Safe Quarry Guidance
          5. Statutory Notifications
          6. Quarries Legislation and Guidance
        3. Events Organisations Publications
          1. Quarry Workers Guide
          2. Other Quarry Industry Groups
          3. Publications and Videos
          4. Quarry Safety Week
          5. All Island Quarry Safety Conference
            1. All Island Seminar 2018 Exhibitors Info
            2. All Island Seminar 2018 Delegates
        4. Vehicle and Pedestrian Safety
          1. Vehicle Access
          2. Driver Selection and Training
          3. Construction of Haul Roads
          4. Visibility and Reversing Aids
            1. Reversing and One-way Systems
        5. Quarry and Sand Pit Faces
          1. Selection of Equipment
          2. Inspection of the Working Face
          3. Appraisals and Geotechnical Assessment
            1. Significant Hazards
          4. Overburden Stripping
          5. Trespass, Boundary Fencing and Prevention of Drowning
        6. Drilling and Blasting
          1. Drilling of Shotholes
          2. Shotfiring Rules
            1. Danger Zones
            2. Disposal of Surplus Explosives
            3. Blast Specification
          3. Duties of Shotfirer
          4. Explosives Supervisor
            1. Blast Specification
          5. Face Profiling and Drill Hole Logging
          6. Edge Protection during drilling and loading
        7. Stockpiles Tips and Lagoons
          1. Management of Lagoons and settling ponds
          2. Management of Tips and Stockpiles
          3. Inspection, Appraisal and Geotechnical assessment
        8. Maintenance Operations
          1. Asphalt Plant Safety
          2. Machinery and Conveyor Initiative 2020
          3. Work Permits and Isolation of Equipment
          4. Tyre Changing and Repair
          5. Workshop Safety
          6. Maintenance Work at Height
        9. Crushing Sizing Screening
          1. Guarding Return Idler Rollers
          2. Mobile Crushing and Sizing
          3. Conveyor Guarding and stops - pull wires
          4. Clearing Blocked Crushers
          5. Batching Concrete, Block and Asphalt Plants
      15. Renewable Energy
      16. Retail
      17. Small Business
        1. Taking Care of Business
        2. Benefits
        3. Getting Started
        4. Risk Assessment
        5. Simple Safety
        6. Safety Statement
        7. Legislation
        8. Recommended Publications
        9. Micro Business
      18. Transport
        1. Vehicle Incident Trends
        2. Work Related Vehicle Safety
        3. Workplace Transport Safety
        4. Working on or near a road
        5. Driving for work
        6. Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)
        7. Vehicle Maintenance
    3. Chemicals
      1. ADR - Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
      2. Asbestos
      3. Chemical Agents and Carcinogens
      4. Chemical Weapons
      5. Classification and Labelling
      6. COMAH
        1. Information to the Public
        2. Inspections
      7. Detergents
      8. Export / Import
      9. Nanotechnology
      10. REACH
    4. Legislation
      1. Acts
        1. Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
        2. Chemicals Acts 2008 and 2010
        3. Chemical Weapons Act 1997
        4. Organisation of Working Time Act 1997
        5. Safety Health and Welfare (Offshore Installations) Act 1987
        6. Safety in Industry Act 1980
        7. Dangerous Substances Act 1972
        8. European Communities Act 1972
        9. Factories Act 1955
      2. Codes of Practice
        1. Code of Practice for the Chemical Agents Regulations
        2. Code of Practice for Preventing Injury and Ill health in Agriculture
        3. Farm Safety Code of Practice - Risk Assessment document
        4. Code of Practice for the Design and Installation of Anchors
        5. Code of Practice for Working in Confined Spaces
        6. Working on Roads Code of Practice - for contractors with three or less employees
        7. Code of Practice for Avoiding Danger from Underground Services
        8. Code of Practice for Safety in Roofwork
        9. Code Of Practice for Biological Agents
        10. More Codes of Practice
    5. Publications and Forms
      1. Online Complaint Form
      2. Forms
      3. Publications
        1. Agriculture
        2. As Gaeilge
        3. Biological Agents
        4. Chemical and Hazardous Substances
        5. Codes of Practice
        6. Construction
        7. Corporate
        8. Diving
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        10. Education
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        13. General Application Regulations
        14. Health and Social Care Sector
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        17. Latest Publications
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        19. Manual Handling and Musculoskeletal Disorders
        20. Mines and Quarries
        21. Occupational Health
        22. Physical Agents
        23. Research Publications
        24. Retail
        25. Safe System of Work Plan (SSWP)
        26. Safety and Health Management
        27. Slips Trips and Falls
        28. Work Related Vehicles
    6. Safety Alerts
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      3. EU Weekly RAPEX Alerts
    7. Employer and Employee Supports
      1. Getting Started
        1. The Law
        2. The Basics
        3. The Benefits
        4. Risk Assessments Made Easy
        5. Safety Statements Made Simple
      2. eTools
        1. BeSMART.ie
        2. hsalearning.ie
        3. Work Positive
        4. FarmFamilyCPD.ie
      3. Employer and Employee Supports
        1. Publications, Top Tips and Videos
        2. Workplace Health Toolkit for Businesses
        3. Simple Safety Series
      4. Safety Representatives
        1. Safety Representatives
      5. New Publications and Translated Resources
        1. New Publications and Resources
        2. Resources in Different Languages
    8. Education
      1. Managing Safety and Health in Schools
        1. Post-Primary Guidelines
        2. Post-Primary Guidelines - Safety Statement Checklist Word Documents
        3. Post-Primary Guidelines - Safety Statement Checklist PDFs
        4. Post-Primary Guidelines - Part B - FAQs
        5. Post-Primary Guidelines - Part C - Risk Assessment Templates
        6. Primary Schools Guidelines - Short Guide
        7. Primary Schools Guidelines
        8. Video on Primary School Guidelines
        9. Interactive Risk Assessments – Primary
        10. Treoirlínte ar Bhainistiú Sábháilteachta, Sláinte agus Leasa i mBunscoileanna
        11. Treoirlínte maidir le Bainistiú Sábháilteachta, Sláinte agus Leasa in Iar-Bhunscoileanna
      2. Teacher Support And Classroom / Student Resources
        1. 'What's Under the Sink?' Household Chemicals SPHE Presentation – Primary students
        2. 'What's Under the Sink?' – Primary teacher guidelines
        3. Farm Safety Presentation - Primary teachers
        4. On the Farm Videos - Primary students
        5. Choose Safety / Get Safe Work Safe - Transition Year teachers / students
        6. Choose Safety – Post Primary / Further Education
        7. Keep Safe on the Farm – Post Primary students
        8. Graduate.ie – Post Primary students
        9. Roghnaigh an tSábháilteacht
      3. Safety and Health Initiatives in Education
        1. Primary
        2. Post Primary
        3. Further Education
          1. Choose Safety
          2. Courses for Apprentices on hsalearning
          3. Workplace Health and Safety Induction hsalearning course
          4. Get Safe Work Safe hsalearning course
        4. Mainstreaming
        5. Only a Giant can Lift a Bull
        6. Too Cold for Sharks
        7. Health and Safety Training Providers
      4. Health and Safety Courses Online
        1. Online Course for Schools
        2. Online Courses for Students
        3. Your Safety, Health and Welfare in Healthcare - Online Course
        4. Online Course Information Leaflets
        5. Safety, Health and Welfare Induction
      5. New Publications and Translated Resources
        1. New Resources
        2. Translated Resources
    9. Vehicles at Work
      1. Work Related Vehicle Safety
        1. Work Related Vehicles Safety Program Plan and Priorities for 2016-2018
        2. Public Consultation on new Code of Practice - Safe Industrial Truck Operation
        3. Legal Requirements
        4. Vehicle Related Accident Trends
        5. Vehicle Risks
          1. Falls from Vehicles
          2. Vehicle Overturns
          3. Vehicle Maintenance
        6. How to Manage Work Related Road Risks
        7. Online Vehicle Risk Management Resource (EU Commission)
      2. Driving for Work
        1. Winter Driving Tips
        2. Grey Fleet Driver Declaration Form
        3. Managing Grey Fleet Information Sheet
        4. HSA and UCD joint webinar on Work Related Road Fatalities
        5. Driving for Work TV Ad
        6. Employer Responsibilities
        7. Driving for Work YouTube Channel
        8. Online Course
        9. Driver Management
          1. Driver Health
          2. Driver Handbook
        10. Driving for Work Employers Guidelines
          1. Introduction
          2. Definition
          3. Road Safety Law
          4. Managing Your Employees
          5. How to Manage Driving for Work
          6. Risk Assessment
          7. Evaluating Road Safety Risks Movie
          8. Benefits for the Community
        11. Vehicle Safety Pre-Checks
        12. Vehicle Risk Management Business Case Studies
      3. Workplace Transport Safety
        1. New Guidance – Safe and Efficient Goods Reception for Road Freight
        2. Managing Workplace Priority Risks
        3. Workplace Transport E-Learning Courses
        4. Managing Pedestrians at Work
        5. Forklift Trucks
        6. Safety Signs
        7. Vehicle Maintenance
        8. Warehousing Safety
      4. Load Securing
        1. Overview
        2. Guidance and Publications
        3. Legislation
        4. Load Securing Videos
      5. Working On or Near a Road
        1. Working on Roads Guidelines
        2. Safety in Road Work Zones - PRAISE Report 2011
      6. Transport and Storage
        1. Guidance and Information
        2. Overview
        3. Managing Workplace Priority Risks
        4. Vehicle Maintenance
        5. Transport & Storage Sector Incident Trends
        6. Seminars
    10. Workplace Health
      1. Accidents and Behaviour
        1. Behaviour Based Safety Guide Part 1
        2. Behaviour Based Safety Guide Part 2
        3. Top Ten Tips for Behavioual Safety - Factsheet
      2. Bullying at Work
        1. Employer Policy
        2. Are you being Bullied ?
        3. Codes of Practice
        4. Bullying - Employer Perspective
        5. Bullying - Employee Perspective
      3. Occupational Health
        1. Health Surveillance
      4. Manual Handling & Display Screen Equipment
        1. Guidance
          1. Ergonomic Risk Assessment Tools
          2. Manual Handling
          3. Display Screen Equipment
          4. Ergonomics
        2. Risk Assessment Videos
          1. Manual Handling Videos Series 1
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          3. BeSMART Videos
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        4. FAQs
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          2. Further Reading and Information
      5. Occupational Asthma and Dermatitis
        1. Occupational Dermatitis Frequently Asked Questions
        2. Occupational Asthma Frequently Asked Questions
      6. Sensitive Risk Groups
        1. Pregnant at Work Frequently Asked Questions
      7. Illness Reports
        1. THOR ROI
      8. Workplace Stress
        1. Workplace Stress Overview
          1. Workplace Stress (AKA Work-Related Stress)
          2. The Role of the HSA
        2. WorkPositive CI
          1. What is WorkPositiveCI
          2. What Workplace Stressors does WorkPositiveCI Measure
          3. How to Implement WorkPositiveCI in your Workplace
          4. Case Studies
        3. HSA Guidance, Publications & Resources on Workplace Stress
          1. Guidance - Work-related Stress a Guide for Employers
          2. Guidance - Work-related Stress Information Sheet for Employees
          3. Managing Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace Information Sheet
          4. Healthcare - Work-related Stress Webpage
          5. Homeworking - Managing Stress whilst Working from Home
          6. Podcast - Questions and Answers on Stress and Bullying at Work
        4. Further Resources
          1. HSE (UK) Management Standards on Work-related Stress
          2. Job Stress and Working Conditions Report (2019) ERSI
          3. Healthcare - Work Related Stress Mental Health Promotion in the Healthcare Sector (EU OHSA)
          4. Practical Advice for Workers on Tackling Work-Related Stress and its Causes (EU OSHA)
          5. Critical Incident Stress Management Network Ireland
    11. Construction Site Notification
    12. Transport Safety Seminars 2018 Presentations
    13. Business Services Portal
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        2. Construction
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