Managing Hidden Hazards: Human Behaviour at Work 

The Occupational Health Division of the Health and Safety Authority hosted a free seminar to raise awareness of less visible workplace hazards including psychosocial hazards, bullying, fatigue and violence and aggression. Attendees heard expert and regulatory views on the management of these hidden and often challenging aspects of workplace behaviour in organisations.

These were two in-person events in Limerick and in Dublin. Information on the event is available below.

Why attend?

This in-person seminar will help delegates to:

• recognise these less visible OSH issues and contributory causes,
• understand the impact of these OSH
• issues on the organisation and the individual,
• know the HSA perspective including legal responsibilities,
• know the components of effective management systems, good practice and the guidance and supports available,
• consider the measurement of success in managing these areas, and
• reflect on your own and your organisation’s approach to risk management in these areas.

Who should attend

All interested individuals or organisations of any size and of any sector, including;

• Employers, managers, workers and safety reps from public and private sectors
• Policy Makers
• OSH research community
• Health and Safety Supervisors
• HR and People Managers
• Occupational Health Professionals

Speakers and Topics

• Patricia Murray, Senior HSA Organisational Psychologist /Inspector - Psychosocial Hazards
• Ciara Kirwan, HSA Inspector - Bullying in the Workplace
• Colleen Butler, Human Factors Specialist/ HSA Inspector - Worker Fatigue Risk Management
• Paraig Earley, HSA Inspector - Workplace Violence and Aggression
• Paul Daly, HSQE Operations Manager, Coffey Construction - Uncovering Hidden Hazards: An Industry Perspective

Presentations used during the events are available below. Please note these presentations are owned by the Health and Safety Authority and are for information purposes only. They may not be used without explicit permission from the Authority.