Information Sheets

2024

Chemicals Importer Information Sheet

Under EU Chemical Regulations, companies who import chemical products from outside the EU have several obligations to fulfil before they can access the EU market. The key responsibilities of EU importers of substances, mixtures and/or articles under the REACH, CLP and Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulations, for which the Health and Safety Authority is the relevant Competent Authority in Ireland, are outlined here.

2024

Safety on the Job for Apprentices

This information sheet is written for Apprentices. As you embark on your new journey in the working world, it’s important to prioritise your safety, health and welfare. This information sheet provides some essential tips to help you stay safe and healthy as you start your career. Remember, good safety behaviour and a safe and healthy work environment is crucial for health and wellbeing and your success in the job.

2024

Employing Apprentices: Safety on the Job

This information sheet is written for people who employ apprentices. It provides a summary overview of how to fulfil your duties as an employer and protect apprentices, who may be more at risk of injury and ill health.

2024

Tionóiscí agus Tarluithe Contúirteacha san Ionad Oibre a Thuairisciú

Tá an bhileog eolais seo ceaptha le haghaidh fostóirí, fostaithe agus daoine féinfhostaithe. Tugtar eolas inti faoi na ceanglais lárnacha chun tionóiscí agus tarluithe contúirteacha san ionad oibre a thuairisciú don Údarás Sláinte agus Sábháilteachta (ÚSS).

2024

Reporting Workplace Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences

This information sheet is for employers, employees, and the self-employed. It provides key requirements for reporting workplace accidents and dangerous occurrences to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA).

2024

Why a Health and Safety Inspector Calls to your Workplace

This guidance explains to you what to expect when a Health and Safety Authority (HSA) inspector calls to your workplace to carry out an inspection or an investigation. It also explains what we do with the personal data we are required to collect during our workplace inspections and investigations.

2024

Vulnerable Workers Information Sheet

The purpose of this information sheet is to raise awareness around vulnerable workers, employer responsibilities in relation to protecting vulnerable workers, and protection practices.

2024

Sound Matters - Occupational Noise

A practical guide to managing noise exposure at work. It is written for employers and employees to raise awareness and control the risk of workplace noise.

2023

Obligations of EU candle and reed diffuser producers under REACH and CLP

This information sheet explains the obligations of EU candle and reed diffuser producers under REACH and CLP.

2023

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Information Sheet

Safety data sheets provide useful information on chemicals, describing the hazards the chemical presents, and giving information on handling, storage and emergency measures in case of an accident.

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