safe and
productive lives
and enterprises
Information Sheets
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2019
Brexit Overview Information Sheet
For products placed on the Irish market post-Brexit, EU legislation will apply and Irish companies may have new or additional obligations arising from the UK departure.
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2018
Safe Lorry Loader Crane Operations Information Sheet
This information sheet deals with the set-up, use, maintenance and thorough examination of lorry loader cranes (LLCs), also known as lorry loaders, to make sure that lifting operations are carried out safely.
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2018
Safe use of Quad Bikes in Agriculture and Forestry
This information sheet provides advice and guidance on the safe use of quad bikes. The guidance is no substitute for formal training and we recommend that quad bike operators undertake formal training in advance of quad bike or all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use.
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2018
Quad Bike Safety Update
Quad bike fatalities represented 19% of all farm vehicle fatalities during this period. 75% of those that suffered fatal quad bike accidents were aged 60 years or older.
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2018
The Health and Occupation Research Network Information Sheet
THOR (ROI) is a Health and Occupation Research network comprising of four surveillance schemes collecting data on work related illness (WRI) in the Republic of Ireland (ROI).
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2018
Communicating Chemical Hazards at Work Information Sheet
When a chemical is delivered to a workplace, the hazard information is usually visible on the supply (CLP) or transport (ADR) label or for deliveries in tanks, it is provided via a REACH Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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2017
Choosing Slip-resistant Footwear - Information Sheet
In almost 6,000 workplace visits, HSA Inspectors found that 70% needed slip-resistant footwear. This information sheet will help you choose the most suitable slip-resistant footwear.
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2017
Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls at Work - Information Sheet
A greater percentage of slips, trips and falls (STF) result in absences from work of one month or more. This information sheet will help you understand how to control work-related STF.
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2017
Crystalline Silica Dust Information Sheet
Crystalline silica is widely found in nature. Occupational exposure to crystalline silica dust occurs in many industries.
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2017
Identifying Significant Hazards in Quarries - Information Sheet
Any hazard or potential hazard should be considered significant or potentially significant if such a failure would directly or indirectly, be liable to endanger premises, roadways or other places where people are likely to be found offsite; or likely to cause serious or fatal injuries to persons on or off-site.