Occupational Health

2023

Managing Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace 2023

This Information Sheet gives practical advice on what psychosocial hazards are, and the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees in relation to managing psychosocial hazards.

2022

Work Related Stress Information Sheet for Employees

Work related stress (WRS) is stress caused by or made worse by work. This information sheet aims to help employees understand and deal with their own stress, in order to better equip them to overcome and cope with work-related stress, where it arises.

2022

Work Related Stress A Guide for Employers

Work related stress (WRS) is stress caused or made worse by work. Workplaces which have good communications, respectful relations and healthy systems of work can help people recognise and manage the type of stress which may have more than one cause; such workplaces tend to get the best results in achieving a health and productive workforce.

2019

ROI THOR 2019 annual report

The incidence of work-related ill-health as reported to The Health and Occupation Research (THOR) network by physicians in the Republic of Ireland

2019

ROI THOR 2019 annual report summary

The incidence of work-related ill-health as reported to The Health and Occupation Research (THOR) network by physicians in the Republic of Ireland

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).

2014

Occupational Hygiene Report Writing Information Sheet

The ability to write effective reports helps occupational hygienists achieve their goals of preventing and controlling workplace hazards.

2014

Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Guidance

This guidance is written for employers, managers, employees and their safety representatives and those who provide, install and maintain local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems.

2013

Driving for Work - Driver Health Guidelines

The aim of these guidelines is to make working drivers more aware of the main health issues that may affect them and, consequently, to improve their ability to drive safely.

2012

Night and Shift Work 2012

The objective of this guide is to assist employers and employees and others to comply with health and safety legislation and in doing so minimise any adverse effects of night and shift work. It will help employers prevent fatigue and any associated illness arising in employees. It also provides advice for employees on what they can do in relation to sleep and rest, health promotion, lifestyle, socialisation and family life in order to ensure a healthy and productive life.

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