Health & Safety

Site Risks II

Health hazards A contractor responsible for a construction site, where persons are liable to be exposed to any chemical, physical or biological hazard to such an extent as is liable to be dangerous to health, must ensure that appropriate preventive measures are taken on the site against that exposure.… Read the rest

Site Risks II

General Site Obligations I The contractor responsible for a construction site must take all appropriate precautions in so far as reasonably practicable, to ensure that the site is safe and without risk, to the safety, health, and welfare of all persons at work.… Read the rest

Site Risks I

Safety Statement

Risk Assessment I Employers have an obligation to have systems to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their employees while at work. A risk assessment must be undertaken and acted on. A written safety statement must be prepared and made available.… Read the rest

Reporting Obligations

Reporting There is an obligation to report certain workplace accidents and incidents. The investigation of accidents is an important HSA function. It enables the HSA to assess risks and formulate steps which should be taken to avoid recurrence.… Read the rest

Regulatory Powers

Licensing Requirement The Minister may, for the purpose of protecting the safety, health and welfare of persons at work, prescribe any work activity to which the provisions of safety health and welfare at work legislation apply as being an activity which may not be carried on except in accordance with the terms or conditions of a licence issued by the Health and Safety Authority, which licence the Authority or other prescribed issuer is authorised to issue.… Read the rest

Radiation

Regulator The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland regulates the use of radiation. The Department of the Environment and Local Government is primarily responsible for non-ionising radiation monitoring. The RPII licenses the use of custody, manufacture, importation, transportation and disposal of radioactive material.… Read the rest

Psychological Injury

Civil Liability for Stress An employer must take care, not only for its employees’ physical health but must also protect them against mental injury and factors which would cause it, such as stress, harassment and bullying in employment.… Read the rest

Protective Equipment

Overview of Health Surveillance I The Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act obliges employers to review periodically, employees’ health so that any adverse changes in their health, that may be related to working conditions are identified as soon as possible.… Read the rest

Occupational Diseases

Overview of Occupational Diseases Occupational diseases are conditions, diseases and personal injuries that typically develop slowly from exposure, typically although not necessarily prolonged exposure, to a particular work environment. Some occupational diseases develop gradually from prolonged exposure.… Read the rest