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Latest Publications
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2019
Code of Practice for Offshore Diving
The aim of this code of practice is to provide practical guidance on the safe management of diving at work. It provides assistance on the observance of the requirements of the 2018 Diving Regulations 2018.
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2019
Code of Practice for Avoiding Danger from Overhead Electricity Lines
This Code of Practice is aimed at those involved in carrying out work where they are at risk from overhead electricity lines. It revokes and replaces the previous Code in accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
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2019
Job Stress and Working Conditions - Plain English Version
This analysis of the European Working Conditions Survey is a summary of the main ESRI report.
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2019
Plain English Construction-Related Fatal Accidents in Ireland '89-'16
This report is a summary of the longer document named in the title above. It examines fatal accidents in construction between 1989 and 2016.
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2019
Safe Quarry - A Guide for Quarry Workers
This guidance document has been developed by the tripartite Quarry Safety Partnership and provides essential information for both new and experienced quarry workers on all aspects of quarrying. It also introduces the SLAM technique, which when employed correctly allows on-the-job risk assessments to be made.
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2019
Managing Ergonomic Risk in the Workplace to Improve Musculoskeletal Health
This guide gives direction on the actions that need to be taken in order to manage ergonomic risks at workplace level. It explains the main ergonomic risk factors that may affect a person’s health when carrying out work activities, outlines the risk assessment process involved in managing ergonomic risks, and gives guidance on useful risk assessment tools that can be used to quantify ergonomic risk factors.
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2019
Review of Construction-Related Fatal Accidents in Ireland 89-16
Between 1989 and 2016, a total of 1,616 work-related fatal accidents were reported to the HSA. Over a quarter of all these involved construction businesses or other businesses engaged in construction activity.
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2019
Chemical Safety in Hairdressing Information Sheet
This information leaflet has been developed to provide practical advice for employers and employees exposed to chemical products in the hairdressing industry.
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2019
Strategy Statement 2019-21
This is the fifth statement of strategy prepared by the Authority under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. This strategy will be implemented in an Ireland that has returned to economic success, business growth and full employment.
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2019
Programme of Work 2019
This is the first year for implementation of our new Strategy for the period 2019-2021. This affords us an opportunity to reset our programmes in order to meet our new strategic priorities and goals.