Latest Publications

2012

Definition of Construction Work

Guide to Definition of construction work, Revision 2012.This guide is provided to assist with the understanding of the legal definition of ‘construction work’ as set out in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (construction) Regulations 2006. The guide is aimed at duty holders such as designers, contractors or even clients who are considering having maintenance or repair carried out to their premises. It is important to highlight that all work must be carried out safely and the 2005 Act will always apply. This guide is general and does not constitute a legal interpretation of the definition contained in the legislation.

2012

Guide on the Prevention of Upper Limb Disorders (ULDs) in the Financial Sector

The Financial Services sector employs 106,400 people in Ireland (HSA Statistics Report 2009). The nature of work in the financial services sector requires employees to work at computer workstations as a significant part of their normal work. There is a need to ensure that employees are protected from potential hazards in conducting their work at computer workstations.

2011

Intoxicants at Work Information Sheet

Both employers and employees often ask questions of the HSA about intoxicants at work and specifically the duties that arise for them. This information sheet provides answers to the most frequently asked questions for the purpose of providing guidance on intoxicants in relation to health and safety at work.

2011

Biological Monitoring Guidelines

Many workplace tasks involve using chemicals which can be harmful to health if they are not properly controlled. The employer must ensure that exposure to chemicals is either prevented or properly controlled. These guidelines are primarily aimed at employers who are managing a workplace biological monitoring programme.

2011

Guidance on Lone Working in the Healthcare Sector

Lone working has its own unique set of risks which need to be considered by both employers and employees as part of a risk management exercise. This guidance document provides advice on how to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for lone workers in the healthcare sector.

2011

Summary of Workplace Injury Illness and Fatality Statistics 2009 2010

The annual Summary of Statistics aims to provide information on some of the most common queries on occupational injury, illness and workplace fatalities. Data from different sources is combined to facilitate the review and monitoring of trends across a range of factors related to workplace injury and illness.

2011

Annual Report 2010

2010 saw an increase in workplace deaths from their all-time low of 43 in 2009 to 48 in 2010. 60% of these deaths occurred in the farming, logging and fishing sectors, sectors that account for about 6% of the working population. The Annual Report 2010 outlines the key achievements and activities of the HSA for the year.

2011

Patient Hoist

This information sheet provides guidance for employers and employees in healthcare establishments on safety with mobile hoists and slings.

2010

Guidance on the Manual Handling Training System - 2010 revision

This work will support a key strategy of the Health and Safety Authority in the area of Occupational Health to protect workers’ health from any existing and emerging work related hazards and to encourage workplace practices that promote good health.

2010