Specific Risks – McMahon Legal (Solicitors)

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

Noise

Overview Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most commonly encountered occupational diseases. Induced deafness is generally preventable. Historically, a significant percentage of the workforce has been shown to have lost hearing, due to exposure to noise.… Read the rest

Height

Working at Height There are specific provisions relating to working at height. The basic rule is that work should not be carried out at height, if it is reasonably practicable to carry it out other than at height. … Read the rest

Handling Loads

Manual Handling The Manual Handling of Loads Regulations relate to the handling, transporting and supporting of loads by employees. This includes lifting, putting down, pushing, carrying or, pulling a load, which by reason of its characteristics or ergonomic conditions, involves the risk of injury, particularly back injury.… Read the rest

Fire

Fire Safety Issues Health, Safety and Welfare at work legislation provides specific obligations in relation to fire safety and related risks. In addition, there is separate fire safety legislation administered by the Local Authorities as fire authority.… Read the rest

Electricity

Electricity Overview There are considerable risks and dangers from electricity, including burning, explosion, electrocution, shocks, fires and those arising from the mechanical movement of equipment. There are specific regulations in relation to the use of electricity.… Read the rest