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Latest Publications

  • 2022

    Farmers’ Health and Wellbeing

    This guide is about looking after yourself so you can continue to enjoy life and farming for a long time to come. It gives you simple tips to stay healthy and well such as being more physically active, eating a healthy diet, and minding your mental health. Small changes over time can make a big difference.

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  • 2022

    Annual Report 2021

    This is our third and final annual report under our Strategy Statement 2019–2021. This three-year strategic cycle commenced with a period of initial strong economic growth in 2019, followed by major change during 2020-21, as Ireland’s economy and society grappled with the unprecedented impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • 2022

    Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2021

    Is í seo ár dtríú tuarascáil, agus deimhin an tuarascáil deiridh, faoi Ráiteas Straitéise 2019–2021 dár gcuid. Cuireadh tús leis an timthriall straitéiseach trí bliana seo le tréimhse ina raibh fás láidir geilleagrach le brath ar dtús in 2019, ach ar lean athrú ollmhór é sin i rith 2020–21, de réir mar a bhí geilleagar agus sochaí na hÉireann ag streachailt le tionchar gan choinne phaindéim dhomhanda COVID-19.

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  • 2022

    Risk Assessment Method Statement (RAMS) Interactive Template

    This RAMS template is broken into 3 steps and 8 sections and should be developed in line with the associated guidance summarised within.

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  • 2022

    Risk Assessment Method Statement (RAMS) Guidance Document

    The employer will select a responsible person(s) who will take ownership for developing the RAMS, overseeing the work and for ensuring that it is reviewed and updated as necessary in consultation with all stakeholders (e.g. Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) other contractors and site personnel).

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  • 2022

    Construction Safety Action Plan 2022 - 2024

    The CSPAC has identified five key areas to focus on between 2022 and 2024 and has set goals accordingly in order to help improve safety and health in the sector. Full implementation of these goals will help to reduce the rate of fatal and serious incidents on constructions sites in Ireland.

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  • 2022

    Safe Working with Diesel Engine Exhaust - Information Sheet

    Diesel engines power many machines and vehicles including trucks, buses, private vehicles, farm machinery and construction equipment. Such vehicles and equipment are also potential sources of exposure to diesel exhaust fumes in the workplace. This information sheet will help you understand the composition of the exhaust, its health effects, and ways to assess and prevent exposure.

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  • 2022

    Crystalline Silica Dust - Information Sheet

    Crystalline silica is widely found in nature. Where concrete, stone or sand based materials are used, there is a potential for exposure to crystalline silica dust.

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  • 2022

    Wood Working - Information Sheet

    Hardwood or softwood dusts generated during work processes can be hazardous to your health. Certain machines, e.g. sanding machines, can generate particularly high levels of dust.

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  • 2022

    Retailers Duties when Selling Chemical Products

    Chemical products play an important role in our everyday lives. These products include detergents, paints, adhesives, cement, polish, oils, bleach and white spirits, used by both professional users, e.g. plumbers, decorators, mechanics and consumers (including DIY).

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