A Health & Safety Policy is a legal requirement in Ireland under Section 20 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. It states: “Every employer shall prepare, or cause to be prepared, a written statement (to be

Irish legislation details that there should be at least one safety representative designated. This may increase in larger organisations, relative to the number of employees.

Yes. Section 19 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 in ROI states that each employer must identify all hazards in the workplace, assess the risks and keep a written risk assessment. It should detail the risks to

Yes. Reporting and recording are legal requirements in Ireland. The report tells the enforcing authorities for occupational health and safety about serious incidents and cases of disease. It helps them identify where and how risks arise and establish whether investigation

A business-specific health and safety assessment/audit is carried out by experienced health and safety professionals at your premises to assess the current status of your health and safety controls. A formal audit of your health & safety management system is

Incident reporting and investigation is a fundamental part of any health and safety management system, and there are legal obligations that must be met by employers to report specified injuries,  illnesses and diseases, as well as the recording of all

Suitable and sufficient Risk Assessments must be carried out in all working environments in order to ensure adequate controls are put in place to mitigate any risks that may be recognised from the hazards identified. There are 5 steps

Employers must risk assess all hazards where there is potential of individuals for exposure to substances that might be hazardous to health. These include substances that may be used, handled or stored in the workplace, as well as identifying any