Beyond Compliance: The HSA Podcast Series will discuss topics on Occupational Safety and Health, Chemical Safety, and Accreditation as we strive to promote healthy, safe, and productive lives and enterprises. All episodes are available at this link and on all major podcast platforms.

Episode 1 - Work-related Violence and Aggression

In this episode, HSA inspector Paraig speaks to Seán about work-related violence and aggression, how it can be managed, how to report incidents, what happens during a HSA inspection, and the HSA resources available.

Episode 2 - Ergonomics in the Workplace

In this episode of Beyond Compliance, HSA Inspector Frank Power talks to us about Ergonomics. We discuss the role ergonomics has in the Irish workplace, how to conduct risk assessments, what happens during a HSA inspection and more.

Episode 3 - Safety Representatives

In this episode of Beyond Compliance in the HSA Podcast Series, Seán is joined by Dr Joan Cahill from the Enterprise and Employee Supports team in the Health and Safety Authority. Joan discusses the role of a safety representative, the necessary training to become a safety representative, the legal requirements, the benefits for employers and employees of having a safety representative in their workplace, the HSA resources available, and provides tips for success. For further information, guidance, and courses, visit hsa.ie and hsalearning.ie

Accreditation – an overview and the benefits

With Remco Klop of INAB

In our final podcast of this series, we talk to Remco Klop from the Irish National Accreditation Board.  Remco discusses his work as an Accreditation Officer, and describes the accreditation process and its benefits for Irish businesses.

Safety & Health in Irish Farming

with Inspector Pat Griffin of the HSA

In this podcast we take a general look at safety & health on Irish farms with Pat Griffin, senior inspector with the Health & Safety Authority.

Smart Online Consumer: Buying Products that are Safe

with Inspector Karen Collins of the HSA

In the second episode of a new podcast series by the Health and Safety Authority, we talk to Karen Collins from our Chemicals & Prevention Division.  Karen offers advice on how the smart consumer can ensure the products they buy online are safe for you and your family.

Questions and Answers on Stress and Bullying at Work

This podcast is presented by the Health and Safety Authority in Ireland. it features inspector Patricia Murray, who is the Authority's Senior Psychologist. In this episode Patricia discusses Stress and Bullying in the workplace.

Watch Out - Vehicles at Work

with Inspector Deirdre Sinnott of the HSA

In this first episode of a new series of podcasts from the Health and Safety Authority, we talk to senior inspector Deirdre Sinnott.  Deirdre outlines her views on what measures stakeholders can take to better manage vehicles, drivers and pedestrians at their places of work, in order to make their workplaces safer.