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In this section you will find information and guidance developed by the Health & Safety Authority which may be applicable for your business. We have included the most relevant documentation that will help you expand your knowledge in these areas. Further information and guidance is also available to download at our publications section on the Health & Safety Authority webpage.
NOTE: Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Deer, Tillage or Mixed farming business types are not included in BeSMART.ie. If you have one of these farms you should visit the Health & Safety Authority Agriculture webpage or go to the farm safely online tool at www.farmsafely.com to prepare your risk assessments as part of the HSA Agricultural Code of Practice for 3 or less employees.
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2018 - Safety Alerts |
2017 - Safety Alerts |
2016 - Safety Alerts |
2015 - Safety Alerts |
2014 - Safety AlertsStorage of Gas Cylinders for use in Non-Domestic Installations (Non-Bulk) Use of Generators During Power Outages Clearing Blockages on Agricultural Machinery Air Compressor Safety Alert |
See also 'Top Tips & Videos' for more information on Electricity, Manual Handling, Slips/Trips/Falls, Chemicals, Working at Height, Workplace Transport, Display Screen Equipment and Maintenance
Bale HandlingWorking Safely With Bales on the Farm Information Sheet (PDF, 514KB) |
Bullying in the WorkplaceCode of Practice on the Prevention and Resolution of Bullying at Work (PDF, 1009KB) |
Children, Young Persons & Pregnant EmployeesGuidance on the Protection of Children and Young Persons (PDF, 488KB) Code of Practice on Preventing Accidents to Children and Young Persons in Agriculture (PDF, 1.26MB) Child Safety On the Farm Information Sheet (PDF, 124KB) Guidance on Pregnancy at Work (PDF, 473KB) |
ChemicalsPractical advice on managing Chemicals (PDF, 538KB) Your Steps to Chemical Safety (PDF, 1973 KB) Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for Hazardous Chemicals Information Sheet (PDF, 252KB) Chemical Distributors Duties REACH and CLP Information Sheet (PDF, 296KB) Storage of Hazardous Chemicals in Warehouses and Drum Stores (PDF, 238KB) A Guide to Non-Respiratory Personal Protective Equipment PPE for use with Chemical Agents in the Workplace (PDF, 1.21MB) Use Chemicals Safely on the Farm (PDF 2268KB) |
Confined SpacesCode of Practice for Working in Confined Spaces (PDF, 1655KB) |
Display Screen EquipmentPractical advice on managing Display Screen Equipment (PDF, 525KB) |
ElectricityGuidelines for Working Safe Near Overhead Lines in Agriculture (PDF 2,200KB) Practical advice on managing Electricity (PDF, 752KB) Guidance Note on Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations (PDF 1179KB) |
ErgonomicsErgonomics - Good Practice in the Irish Workplace (PDF, 2351KB) Practical advice on managing Manual Handling (PDF, 664KB) Ergonomics - Good Practice in the Irish Workplace (PDF, 2351KB) Link to Manual Handling Case Study Videos 1-9 and Case Study videos 10-17 on HSA website |
First AidGuidelines on First Aid at Places of Work (PDF, 490KB) Link to Frequently Asked Questions on HSA website |
Fumes, Dusts and VentilationGuidelines on Occupational Asthma (PDF, 313KB) Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Guidance (PDF, 5.79MB) Safe Working with Diesel Engine Exhaust (PDF, 300KB) |
HorticultureSafety for Seasonal Workers in Horticulture (PDF, 4MB) The Essential Health & Safety Guide for Horticulture in English (PDF, 809KB), Latvian(PDF, 3413KB), Lithuanian (PDF, 3188KB), Polish (PDF, 3418KB) and Russian (PDF, 3711KB) |
MaintenancePractical advice on managing Maintenance (PDF, 499KB) |
MachineryGuidance on the Purchase of New Machinery Information Sheet (181KB) Guidelines on the Safety of Powered Gates (PDF 1.2MB) Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) Guidance on Safe Operating Procedures (PDF, 1MB) |
Management of Asbestos-Containing MaterialsAsbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in Workplaces - Practical Guidelines on ACM Management and Abatement (2400KB) |
Night & Shift WorkGuidance on Night and Shift Work (PDF, 2056KB) |
Safety ManagementA Guide to Risk Assessments and Safety Statements (PDF, 4.1MB) |
Safety SignsSafety Signs at a Place of Work Guide (PDF, 2141KB) |
Slips, Trips and FallsPreventing Slips Trips and Falls at work (PDF, 0.4MB) Watch Your Step - Choosing Slip Resistant Footwear (PDF, 0.4MB) Practical advice on managing Slips, Trips and Falls (PDF, 538KB) |
Slurry HandlingFree short online course on planning and preparing for slurry spreading (hsalearning.ie) Farm Safe DVD Video - Slurry (4 Minute 15 Second video) Agitation Warning Sign (PDF 195.5KB) |
SwineHealth and Safety for Swine Workers Information Sheet (PDF, 353KB) |
Timber and ChainsawsChainsaw Safety Training Advice Information Sheet (PDF 347KB) Using Petrol-Driven Chainsaws IFS Guide (PDF, 1681MB) |
VehiclesPractical advice on managing Workplace Transport (PDF, 886KB) Essential Tractor Safety Checks Sheet (PDF, 292KB) Load Security Information Sheet (PDF, 319KB) Safe Driving for Work (PDF, 13.7MB) Driving for Work Employer's Guidelines CD rom/Videos Pedestrian Safety in the workplace Information Sheet (PDF,531KB) Workplace Transport Safety Reversing Vehicles (PDF, 60KB) Delivering Safely Information Sheet (PDF, 377KB) Car Daily Checks Information Sheet (PDF, 830.7 KB) Vehicle Safety Check Car Poster (PDF, 175 KB) Vehicle Safety Check Van Poster (PDF, 2232 KB) Safe Driving for Work Drivers Handbook (PDF, 2MB) Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles in Agriculture and Forestry Information Sheet (PDF, 409KB) Guidance on the Safe Use of Tractors and Farm Machinery on Farms (PFD, 4821KB). Appendix 10 has summary information on revised standards for agricultural vehicles on the road Safe Load Securing of Plant and Machinery (PDF 1.3MB) New Apr 16 |
VetsHealth & Safety of Vets Visiting Farms (PDF, 788KB) |
Working at HeightPractical advice on managing Work at Height (PDF, 740KB) Working at Height in Agriculture (PDF, 529KB) |
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Form IR1 - Notification of Accident
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Form IR3 - Form of Notification of a Dangerous Occurence
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Internal Accident / Incident Investigation Form
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Guidance on Reporting of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences
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All you have to do is register, take the course whenever you wish and then download your certificate of completion when finished. You can also register a group of employees to take a course.