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In this section you will find information and guidance developed by the Health & Safety Authority that is industry / sector specific. We have included the most relevant documentation that will help you expand your knowledge in these areas. Further information and guidance is also available to download at our publications section on the Health & Safety Authority webpage;
2018 - Safety Alerts |
2017 - Safety AlertsHot work on small drums, barrels, tanks and containers Passenger Lifts marked with number CE490 installed by ELLICKSON ENGINEERING LTD Portable Medical Oxygen cd Cylinders Voluntary safety footwear recall by Shoes for Crews |
2016 - Safety Alerts |
2015 - Safety AlertsRefrigerated Sea Water Systems Working Platforms Near or Over Water |
2014 - Safety AlertsStorage of Gas Cylinders for use in Non-Domestic Installations (Non-Bulk) GME Emergency Positioning Beacon Nail Penetration and Safety Shoes |
Health & Safety Authority Safety Alerts Webpage
See also 'Top Tips & Videos' for more information on Electricity, Manual Handling, Slips/Trips/Falls, Chemicals, Working at Height, Workplace Transport, Display Screen Equipment and Maintenance
Biological AgentsCode of Practice for Biological Agents 2020 (PDF 6.2MB) |
Children, Young Persons & Pregnant EmployeesGuidance on the Protection of Pregnant, Post Natal and Breastfeeding Employees (PDF, 473KB) Guidance on the Protection of Children and Young Persons (PDF, 488KB) Guidance on Pregnancy at Work (PDF) |
ChemicalsCode of Practice for the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Chemical Agents and Carcinogens Regulations (1.2MB) Your Steps to Chemical Safety (PDF, 1973 KB) Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for Hazardous Chemicals Information Sheet (PDF, 252KB) Chemical Distributors Duties REACH and CLP Information Sheet (PDF, 296KB) Chemical Importers Information Sheet (PDF, 634KB) Chemical Health and Safety in Nail Bars and Salons Information Sheet (PDF,513KB) Working in the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Info Sheet (PDF, 240KB) Storage of Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories (PDF, 169 KB) Storage of Hazardous Chemicals in Warehouses and Drum Stores (PDF, 238KB) A Guide to Non-Respiratory Personal Protective Equipment PPE for use with Chemical Agents in the Workplace (PDF, 1.21MB) Communicating Chemical Hazards at Work Information Sheet (PDF, 520KB) |
Contract CleaningSafety in Contract Cleaning (PDF, 2.0MB) |
Display Screen EquipmentGuide to Upper Limb Disorders in Financial Services (PDF,483KB) DSE Key Tips - Position Yourself Well (PDF, 400KB) |
ElectricityGuidance Note on Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations (PDF 1179KB) |
First AidGuidelines on First Aid at Places of Work (PDF, 490KB) Link to Frequently Asked Questions on HSA website |
Fumes, Dusts and VentilationGuidelines on Occupational Asthma (PDF, 313KB) Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Guidance (PDF, 5.79MB) Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in Workplaces - Practical Guidelines on ACM Management and Abatement (PDF, 2.4MB) Safe Working with Diesel Engine Exhaust (PDF, 300KB) |
LegionellaLegionnaire's Disease Information Sheet (PDF, 127KB) Legionella Control in Water Cooling Towers Information Sheet (PDF, 1.92MB) |
MachineryGuidance on the Purchase of New Machinery Information Sheet (PDF, 181KB) MOBILE ELEVATED WORK PLATFORMS (MEWPs) Guidance on Safe Operating Procedures (PDF, 1MB) Guidelines on the Safety of Powered Gates (PDF 1.2MB) |
Managing Health and Safety in Small Healthcare FacilitiesCaring with Minimal Lifting PDF (390KB) Health and Safety Management in Healthcare (PDF, 170KB) Health and Safety at Work in Residential Care Facilities (PDF, 3.0MB) Guidance on the Management of Manual Handling in Healthcare (PDF, 1MB) Guidance on Safety with Mobile Patient Hoists and Slings in Healthcare Establishments Information Sheet (PDF,114KB) Guidance on Lone Working in the Healthcare Sector (PDF, 1.2MB) Prevention of Violence in Healthcare (PDF, 151KB) Controlling Legionnaires' Disease in Healthcare Settings (PDF, 726KB) Tuberculosis - Protecting Healthcare Workers From Workplace Exposure Info sheet (PDF,552KB) Small Healthcare Providers Checklist (PDF, 456KB) Occupational Safety and Health and Home Care (PDF, 1858KB) Guide to the European Union (Prevention of Sharps Injuries in the Healthcare Sector) Regulations 2014 (PDF, 548KB) HSE/HPSC Guidelines for the Emergency Management of Injuries (PDF,3.55MB) Controlling Waste Anaesthetic Gases in Healthcare Settings Information Sheet 2014 (PDF, 555KB) |
Manual HandlingErgonomics - Good Practice in the Irish Workplace (PDF, 2351KB) Guide on Manual Handling Risk Assessment in the Manufacturing Sector (PDF, 1MB) Link to Manual Handling Case Study Videos 1-9 and Case Study videos 10-17 on HSA website |
Night & Shift WorkGuidance on Night and Shift Work (PDF, 2056KB) |
NoiseNoise in the Music and Entertainment Sectors (PDF, 250KB) The Noise of Music Guidance Document (PDF, 931.5KB) |
Petrol Stations & ADRADR Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road A Guide For Business (PDF, 1.61MB) ADR vehicle equipment and documentation checks - tanks (Poster) (PDF,263KB) Petrol Storage Information Note (PDF, 157KB) Wetstock Reconciliation at Fuel Storage Facilities (PDF, 5753KB) Handling Petrol Safely Information Note (PDF, 206KB) Emergency Response Plans for Petrol Stations (PDF, 199KB) Fire & Explosion Risks in Service Stations (PDF, 1.24MB) Schedule 4 Certificate for Fuel Deliveries (PDF, 294KB) Guidance on the Duties of a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) (PDF, 1390KB) |
Retail and HospitalityGet a Grip (PDF,440KB ) Health & Safety in Small Retail Premises (PDF, 54KB) Safe Hospitality (PDF, 3.6MB) Lighten the Load for the Retail Sector (PDF, 1030KB) Guide on Manual Handling Risk Assessment in the Hospitality Sector (PDF,1093KB) Safety in Licensed Premises No. 1 - Cellar Safety - CO2 Case Study (PDF, 1.4MB) Safety in Licensed Premises No. 2 - Cellar Safety – Keg Handling (PDF, 1.0MB) Safety in Licensed Premises No. 3 - Fire (PDF, 1.2MB) Safety in Licensed Premises No. 4 - Handling and Storing Waste (PDF, 1.6MB) Safety in Licensed Premises No. 5 - Unfamiliar Workplaces (PDF, 1.0MB) Safety in Licensed Premises No. 6 - Slips, Trips and Falls (PDF, 0.4MB) |
Safety ManagementA Guide to Risk Assessments and Safety Statements (PDF, 4.1MB) A Guide to Maintaining Best Practices in Safety and Health (PDF, 1.3MB) |
Safety RepresentativesSafety Representatives Handook (PDF, 1770KB) Safety Representative Information Sheet (PDF, 226KB) |
Safety SignsSafety Signs at a Place of Work Guide (PDF, 2141KB) |
Slips, Trips and FallsWatch Your Step - Choosing Slip Resistant Footwear (PDF, 0.4MB) Preventing Slips Trips and Falls at work (PDF, 0.4MB) |
Work Related Vehicles
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VetsHealth & Safety of Vets Visiting Farms (PDF, 788KB) |
The Enterprise and Employee Supports team have developed a range of information sheets to help you manage the most common hazards that you may encounter on a day to day basis.
Information Pack for Managing Hazards in the Workplace - Complete Pack (4.5MB)
Managing Safety and Health - Introduction (272KB)
Practical advice on managing Work at Height (740KB)
Practical advice on managing Chemicals (538KB)
Practical advice on managing Slips, Trips and Falls (538KB)
Practical advice on managing Electricity (752KB)
Practical advice on managing Manual Handling (664KB)
Practical advice on managing Display Screen Equipment (525KB)
Practical advice on managing Workplace Transport Safety (886KB)
Practical advice on managing Maintenance Work (499KB)
Practical advice on managing Psychosocial Hazards (447KB)
Safety Talks For Small Business Information Pack (781KB)
Safety Talks For Small Business Register (306KB)
Top tips for managing Work at Height (179KB)
Top tips for managing Slips & Trips (172KB)
Top tips for managing Electricity (173KB)
Top tips for managing Manual Handling (180KB)
Top tips for managing Workplace Transport Safety (177KB)
Top tips for managing Display Screen Equipment (179KB)
Top tips for managing Chemical Safety (182KB)
Lifting Equipment Forms
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Work at Height Forms
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Personal Floatation Devices
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Biological Agents Notifcation
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Templates - Risk Assessment, Pregnancy and Method Statement
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Registers - Induction, Training and PPE
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Pressure Vessels - Register and Report of Thorough Examination
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Note: Downloading in Rich Text Format (RTF) means you can edit the document
Bullying in the Workplace
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Confined Spaces
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Rider-Operated Lift Trucks: Operator Training and Supplementary Guidance
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All accidents and incidents should be investigated and detailed records kept which could include, photographs, CCTV, witness statements etc. The following forms and link can be used to record and report accidents or incidents that occur in the workplace.
Form IR1 - Notification of Accident
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Form IR3 - Form of Notification of a Dangerous Occurence
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Internal Accident / Incident Investigation Form
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Guidance on Reporting of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences
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All you have to do is register, take the course whenever you wish and then download your certificate of completion when finished. You can also register a group of employees to take a course.
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Code of Practice IAQ | PDF File |
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Publications
Code of Practice IAQ - PDF Link