Welcome to Health-Safety.ie

We are Ireland's leading health and safety website, with our original business having being founded in 2005.

We are here to help with a range of workplace health and safety services with both Consultancy and Training options.

Health and Safety Consultants Ireland

Our workplace Health and Safety Consultant services are diverse and include the below.

Our Occupational Health and Safety Consultants are experts and leaders in our field and can assist our clients in many different areas of occupational health and safety.

A Health and Safety Statement is a legal requirement for every employer in Ireland. This has been the case since 1989 but more stringent requirements have been in place since the introduction of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.

We can assist with your Workplace Health and Safety requirements.

Also required under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, Section 19 to be specific are Risk Assessments. A Risk Assessment forms part of your Safety Statement and should cover all significant risks in your workplace.

DSE Assessments also referred to as VDU Assessments or Ergonomic Assessments are a legal requirement for all habitual computer users in the workplace. This is an area of particular expertise and we would be delighted to assist.

We also conduct Pregnancy Risk Assessments which too are a health and safety at work legal requirement for all pregnant employees and should be undertaken as quickly as possible after notification of pregnancy.

A Health and Safety Audit is a useful exercise to gauge workplace health and safety compliance with health and safety legislation and we can assist with this service and follow up with a comprehensive report.

Benefits of Engaging Health and Safety Consultants Ireland

Engaging the services of Health and Safety Consultants in Ireland can bring a number of advantages and benefits to any organisation. Reduced risk of accidents and injuries by identifying and controlling hazards.

Businesses can significantly reduce the risk of accidents and injuries occurring in the workplace by implementing an appropriate risk management system.

Health and Safety Consultants in Ireland can help to ensure businesses are compliant with relevant health and safety legislation, reducing the risk of prosecution or fines.

In Ireland this legislation revolves around the Safety, Health and Welfare At Work Act 2005 and secondary regulations made under the act.

Health and Safety Consultants can give guidance and recommendations on how to set up and maintain a positive safety culture within a business. This has benefits both for the business and employees.

A safe working environment can reduce absenteeism due to workplace incidents and accidents and as such contribute towards improving productivity.

 Businesses that prioritise health and safety in Ireland are seen as responsible and caring employers, enhancing their reputation with customers, suppliers, and employees.

By reducing the risk of accidents and injuries, businesses can significantly reduce the costs associated with workplace accidents, such as compensation claims, medical expenses and decreased productivity.

Health and Safety Company Ireland

Irish legislation surrounding health and safety can be quite complex.

Staying up to date with Irish Health and Safety Legislation and ensuring your business consistently meets these requirements can be a complex and time-consuming process.

The right Health and Safety Company in Ireland can provide value in this area and around the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and associated regulations.

A Health and Safety Company in Ireland can help ensure that your business is compliant with both Irish primary and secondary legislation. This includes developing and implementing safety statements, risk assessments, and providing relevant safety training and support to your employees

Unique Approach of Health and Safety Company Ireland

A hybrid approach is often useful too, by where some areas of Health and Safety are solely managed in house, and this makes sense as demonstrated by the Robens Committee Report in the UK in 1972 which outlined that in many cases those who work with the risks will have the greatest understanding of them.

Whilst this has merit, there are cases of people being blinded to risks within their organisation and a fresh outside perspective from a competent Health and Safety company can ensure you take a pro active approach and stay ahead of the risks, as opposed to dealing with events after an incident has occurred and in which reactive measures are then required.

Environmental Health and Safety Ireland

Environmental health and safety (EHS) covers a wide range of practices aimed at protecting human health and the environment from potential risks associated with business operations.

It is an important element of corporate social responsibility and an ever increasing fundamental component of sustainable business models.

Environmental Protection aims to protract the environmental from business risks, including air and water pollution, waste management, and resource consumption. It emphasises minimising environmental footprints, promoting sustainable practices, and complying with relevant environmental regulations.

Emergency Preparedness and Response can require the development and implementation of comprehensive plans to address potential emergencies, such as chemical spills, fires, or natural disasters.

It involves developing the right systems and procedures and implementing same training employees on emergency procedures, establishing communication protocols, and maintaining readily accessible emergency equipment as just some examples.

Environmental Health and Safety Professionals

EHS professionals play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks associated with business operations.

This involves conducting regular risk assessments, implementing control measures, and continuously monitoring the effectiveness of these measures.

Occupational Health and Safety Ireland

Ireland similar to other developed countries places a strong emphasis on the safety and health of its workforce.

Occupational health and safety in Ireland is governed by an established legislative framework designed to protect employees from risks associated with their work.

The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 serves as the key occupational health and safety legislation outlining the fundamental rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in relation to workplace safety.

This act establishes a general duty of care for employers to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety, health, and welfare at work of their employees. This encompasses a wide range of aspects, including the provision of a safe working environment, safe plant and equipment, safe systems of work, and adequate information, instruction, and training.

The Act also establishes the role of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), the national body responsible for promoting and enforcing Health and Safety standards in Ireland.

The HSA plays a crucial role in developing best practice guidelines and carrying out inspections and investigations of workplaces to ensure compliance with said health and safety legislation.

Beyond the 2005 Act, a number of other regulations and statutory instruments contribute to the Occupational Health and Safety legislation framework in Ireland.

These include Occupational Health and Safety regulations specific to certain industries such as construction, agriculture, and hazardous substances.

These Occupational Health and Safety regulations provide detailed guidance on specific risks and control measures required to mitigate them.

Occupational Health and Safety Landscape Ireland

Occupational Health and Safety in Ireland has improved dramatically since the introduction of the 1955 Factories Act but there still remains room for improvement with partial or poor compliance typically noted from various inspections be they from the HSA, Health and Safety Consultants or Insurers as some examples.

Health and Safety Statement Ireland

Our Health and Safety Statement service in Ireland delivers expert consultancy solutions for a wide variety of clients.

A Health and Safety Statement is a Safety Management System which aims to protect Employees and others affected by work activities from harm.

To get started with your Health and Safety Statement please reach out to us today.

Health and Safety Audit Ireland

A Health and Safety Audit in Ireland can be a great way to assess your compliance with Irish Health and Safety Law

A Health and Safety Audit typically is very detailed and will go through both management systems along with a physical inspection of the workplace

A Health and Safety Audit is in most scenarios the most effective method of assessing full compliance with Health and Safety legal requirements in Ireland.

Health and Safety Inspection Ireland

A Health and Safety Inspection is generally less formal than a Health and Safety Audit and will focus on more of a physical workplace inspection.

Health and Safety Inspections are often undertaken more frequently as they are generally less intensive than audits.

Health and Safety Inspections can play a vital role in improving workplace safety culture by their frequency and practical application.

Health and Safety Training Ireland

We are a leading provider of Health and Safety Training

These include Manual Handling Training which are a legal requirement for all employees who engage in manual handling.

As mentioned above in our consultancy section we undertake various Ergonomic Assessments, we also deliver the DSE Assessor Training Course for staff who wish to undertake basic assessments. There are some competence restrictions which apply in relation to this training.

Please reach out to us and we would be delighted to guide you.

Whatever your Health and Safety Training requirements be they corporate or more industrial, we would be delighted to help!

Reasons to Manage Health and Safety

Moral Reasons - Firstly and most importantly to protect employees and other persons who may be impacted by work operations from harm.

Legal Reasons - To ensure compliance with Irish Health and Safety Legislation and thereby reduce risk of both criminal and civil proceedings.

Economic Reasons - Pro active management of workplace risks not only protects people from harm but can also contributes to business success.

Talk With Us Today About Health and Safety

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Health and Safety Training at Work Enquiry Information

• Name of health and safety training course you are interested in.
• Number of participants for the health and safety training course.
• Location of your premises for the health and safety training course or if you require an online option..

Health and Safety Consultancy at Work Enquiry Information

• Name of health and safety consultancy at work service you are interested in.
• Location of your premises
• Size of premises
• Description of premises including any specific hazards.
• Number of employees

Please contact us with your specific query and we will be happy to assist you further.