Health and Safety Authority

New eLearning course to assist companies who import chemical products from outside the EU with their obligations under REACH and CLP. The 45-minute course is free to access here: hsalearning.ie/mod/page/view.…

Many thanks to everyone who attended our Preventing Common Workplace Injuries in Small Businesses seminar in Cork yesterday. If you were unable to attend, we will be hosting another event in Dublin on the 13th of May. More details are available here: hsa.ie/news_events_me…

An alert mind helps you spot signs of livestock aggression and make safer decisions around machinery. Fatigue slows your reactions and clouds your judgement. For #WorldSleepDay, see our guidance on improving sleep and managing fatigue: hsa.ie/eng/publicatio…

PRESS RELEASE: Flanagan Concrete Products Limited fined €80,000 following fatal incident ➡ hsa.ie/news_events_me…

Are you a leader in chemical policy? We have an opportunity to join @TheHSA as Technical and Scientific Chemical Policy Advisor (Principal Officer). For more information, and to apply, visit: hsa.ie/careers/curren… Make the change to make a real difference.

Did you know the Biological Limit Value (BLV) for occupational exposure to lead is being reduced? Employers should review risk assessments, control measures and health surveillance where lead exposure may occur. ➡ hsa.ie/eng/your_indus…

On #WorldHearingDay, a reminder that protecting hearing at work is essential for long-term health and wellbeing. Exposure to workplace noise can cause permanent hearing loss. It is preventable with the right control measures. ➡ hsa.ie/eng/publicatio…

This Wednesday we are hosting a FREE webinar on Building a Resilient Safety Culture: Doing Safety Differently. There's still time to register. Book your place now: hsa.ie/news_events_me…

Our working at height in construction inspection campaign is coming to a close. We hope this campaign has highlighted the impact falls from height can have on workers, their families, and their loved ones. ➡ hsa.ie/eng/topics/wor… #FallsArePreventable

We're continuing to carry out inspections on construction sites this month with the goal of reducing serious injuries and fatalities linked to work at height. Learn how to reduce the risks here➡️hseni.gov.uk/articles/worki… #FallsArePreventable

PRESS RELEASE: Meade Potato Company Unlimited fined €150,000 following an incident in which an employee’s arm was trapped in machinery ➡ hsa.ie/news_events_me…

HSA inspectors are finding lots of examples of good practice during our ongoing Working at Height in Construction inspection campaign with @Hsenigov Find information and guidance here: hsa.ie/topics/work_at… #FallsArePreventable

HSA Inspector Brian Molloy spoke with workers about the importance of following the right procedures when working at height in construction. For more information, visit: hsa.ie/topics/work_at… #FallsArePreventable @Hsenigov @CIF_Ireland @SpinalIreland

Most fatal falls happen during routine tasks where basic controls are missing. Changing behaviours on site is just as important as having the correct equipment. ➡ hsa.ie/workingatheight #FallsArePreventable @Hsenigov @CIF_Ireland @SpinalIreland

ECHA Forum’s pilot enforcement project found that one in five hazardous mixtures not reported to poison centres. Read more here: echa.europa.eu/-/one-in-five-… @EU_ECHA

"Everyone should go to work and be able to come home safely" - Marion Deasy. Listen to the full podcast with Marion here: youtube.com/watch?v=uOzbyv… Working at Height info and guidance is available here: hsa.ie/topics/work_at… #FallsArePreventable #LiveForLorcan #WorkAtHeight

Save the Date: Workshop on EU wide enforcement project (REF 12) on REACH compliance on the 24th of March. For further information, please visit: echa.europa.eu/-/workshop-on-…

HSENI News release 📰 ‘Falls are preventable’: New All-Island Construction Safety Campaign Begins. Read more here ➡️hseni.gov.uk/news/falls-are…

We are kicking off our all-island Work at Height in Construction inspection campaign this morning with @Hsenigov. Read the Press Release: hsa.ie/news_events_me… @CIF_Ireland @SpinalIreland

ECHA identifies 2 more substances of very high concern for human health. Check if you use N-hexane or 4,4'-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and its salts and understand the consequences of ECHA’s decision if you do! More info here: echa.europa.eu/-/echa-adds-tw…