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Legislation

The Health and Safety Authority is required, under section 57 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 (No. 10 of 2005) to keep under review safety and health legislation (relevant statutory provisions) and other statutes (associated statutory provisions) that have a bearing on occupational safety and health. The Authority will submit such proposals to the Minister for Labour Affairs, as appropriate, from time to time.

A wide range of occupational safety and health and dangerous substances legislation and associated codes of practice are administered and enforced, in whole or part, by the Health and Safety Authority.

http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Legislation/Acts/

Regulations and Associated Guidance

Workplace Guidance (PDF, 115K)
Use of Work Equipment Guidance (PDF, 266K)
Personal Protective Equipment - Guidance (PDF, 80K)
Manual Handling of Loads - Guidance (PDF, 333K)
Display Screen Equipment - Guidance (PDF,117k)
Electricity Guidance (PDF, 92K)
Work at Height - Guidance (PDF, 144K)
Noise Guidance (PDF, 163K)
Vibration Guidance (PDF, 85K)
Protection of Young Persons - Guidance (PDF, 37K)
Pregnant, Post Natal and Breastfeeding Employees - Guidance (PDF, 43K )
Night Work and Shift Work - Guidance (PDF, 33K)
Safety Signs at Places of Work - Guidance (PDF, 547K)
First Aid Guidance (PDF, 41K)
Explosive Atmospheres at Places of Work - Guidance (PDF, 131K)

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Standards

  • National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Operating under the National Standards Authority of Ireland Act, 1996, on behalf of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, the NSAI is responsible for the publication of national standards. Their activities are focused on three main areas: standards development, standards application and legal metrology. Click here to search the Standards Catalogue.