Health and Safety Authority

Health and Safety Authority launches national safety drive to tackle leading cause of fatalities on farms. ➡ hsa.ie/eng/news_event…

SAFETY ALERT: Working in vertical service riser shafts of multi-storey buildings ➡ hsa.ie/safety_alerts/…

🔸 Always mark all cable positions clearly 🔸 Always assume additional cables may be present. 🔸 Follow a safe system of work for digging. Observe Safe Digging Practices – including hand digging close to buried cables. For further information, visit hsa.ie

Before you dig remember the following: 🔸 Call @ESBNetworks at 1800 372 757 for underground electricity cable maps. 🔸 All cables should be traced using a cable locator (CAT) operated by a competent person – never rely solely on the cable maps.

Before you dig remember the following: · Call ESB networks at 1800 372 757 for underground electricity cable maps. · All cables should be traced using a cable locator (CAT) operated by a competent person – never rely solely on the cable maps. (1/2)

"Think safety first. It could save a life" - a message from Ciaran Roche, Chairperson of the Farm Safety Partnership Advisory Committee, as we continue our national farm safety inspection campaign. Find guidance here: hsa.ie/farmsafety

We have an exciting opportunity for an experience leader to join the Health and Safety Authority. Grade I Inspector: National Sector Team: Inspection and Policy ➡ hsa.ie/careers/curren…

Did you know there are 2 essential requirements for using a quad bike for work? 1️⃣ Training to be undertaken with a registered training provider to a QQI standard or equivalent 2️⃣ Use of helmets to a (generally) prescribed standard ➡ hsa.ie/eng/publicatio…

European Chemicals Agency RAC opinion and SEAC draft opinion on PFAS restriction published. ➡ echa.europa.eu/restrictions-u…

Never overlook safety, even when you are busy. Make sure your farm vehicles are kept well maintained.

Health and Safety Authority Inspector, Jason Murray, explains why we are conducting a national farm safety campaign and what are inspectors will be looking out for. For more information, please visit: hsa.ie/news_events_me…

We were delighted to deliver ATV training with @Hsenigov in @teagasc on Friday. Information and guidance on the use of ATVs and Quad Bikes is available on our website here: hsa.ie/your_industry/…

Principal Officer Chemical Advisor opportunity (one-year fixed term contract ) with @TheHSA. Closing date 2pm, on Thursday 2nd April, 2026. For more information, and to apply, visit: hsa.ie/careers/curren…

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…