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Latest Publications
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2015
Statistics Report 2014
The tables and graphs contained in this publication outline the most recently available statistics on occupational injury, illness and workplace fatalities in Ireland.
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2015
Annual Report 2014
The Authority achieved a challenging and broad programme of work in 2014. Across the areas of workplace health and safety and chemicals regulation, we continued our approach of supporting Irish enterprise, primarily through the provision of information and advice, and through enforcement where necessary.
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2015
A Guide to Non-Respiratory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use with Chemical Agents in the Workplace
The aim of these guidelines is to provide basic information and general guidance on the selection, use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace for use with chemical agents.
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2015
Trends and Patterns in Occupational Health and Safety in Ireland
This document is a summary version of the report named, produced also as a 'plain English' version. The full report is available to download at www.esri.ie.
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2015
Reducing the Manual Handling of Glazing Units - Information Sheet
This information sheet focuses on risk-reduction measures for systems of work used for the manual handling of glazing units from a storage area on site to the point of installation.
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2015
Programme of Work 2015
This is the third programme of work prepared by the Health and Safety Authority under its strategy for 2013 to 2015. The programme for 2015 has a significant level of continuity with previous years as we build on the groundwork and achievements of earlier programmes.
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2015
Guidance-Note on Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations
Electrical installations, if not properly maintained, can kill, injure and cause serious property damage. In Ireland, people are killed almost every year from contact with, or as a result of electricity. This Guidance-Note aims to assist employers, employees and others put in place a suitable regime for periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations to reduce the possibility of harm arising from the electrical installation in a workplace.
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2014
Too Cold for Sharks
A book about ocean safety and fishing life by children from all over Ireland. Children have led the way in many cultural changes for the better in Ireland. From the move towards recycling to wearing seat belts, children have a huge influence in the home, the community and by extension - the workplace. This book is part of the Authority’s awareness raising campaign aimed at reducing death and injuries amongst fishermen.
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2014
Managing Health and Safety in Fishing
The aim of this guidance document is to help improve standards of safety and health in the commercial sea/marine fishing sector. In an effort to aid prevention of accidents and ill-health among fishermen, this guidance document looks at the role of the Safety Statement in managing health and safety, the most common causes of death, injury and ill-health and gives basic information to help illuminate or control the risks involved in fishing.
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2014
Managing the Risk of Work-related Violence and Aggression in Healthcare Information Sheet
The purpose of this information sheet is to provide information and guidance on managing the risk of work-related violence and aggression in the healthcare setting.