HSA inspectors were out this week as part of our #QuarrySafetyCampaign and discovered some unsafe practices at wash plant machinery.

For further information, visit:
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The Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) Grant has provided a cash injection for 1,000s of businesses
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For businesses that missed the deadline, registration has reopened until 29 May
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Register now at icob.ie - you may be eligible for up to €10,000
#ICOB

Limited spaces remain for our two Managing Hidden Hazard seminars next week. Don't miss your chance, register now!

📍 Limerick, Tuesday 21st May
📍 Dublin, Thursday 23rd May

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At today’s Construction Industry Federation (CIF) #SafetySummit24 Conor O’Brien, HSA CEO, speaking about the key role #SafetyRepresentatives have on sites. #CIFSummits

PRESS RELEASE: Nitrofert Limited fined €350,000 following fatal accident where an employee of a contractor was crushed

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PRESS RELEASE: HSA launch a two-week quarry safety inspection campaign focusing on management of contractors Irish Concrete Federation

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PRESS RELEASE: HSA’s national farm safety inspection campaign now underway

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Restriction proposal on chromium (VI) to cover more substances. Learn more at the European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 webinar on June 6th.

Find more information here
➡ echa.europa.eu/-/chromium-vi-…

PRESS RELEASE: Kildare business owners fined €175,000 after worker’s fatal fall from height.

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European Commission adopts criteria for essential uses of harmful chemicals.

Are there adequate systems of consultation about occupational safety and health at your company? Have your say!

Take the anonymous survey here
➡ forms.office.com/e/NAZy1Dx5Ut

Diisocyanates (found in paint, glues, expanding foam, insulation) is one of the leading causes of workplace asthma. It is restricted at EU level and there are very specific training requirements.

For further information see
➡ hsa.ie/eng/your_indus… #WorldAsthmaDay

Registration is now open for our two Managing Hidden Hazards seminars in May!

Join us to hear expert views on workplace bullying, psychosocial hazards, violence and aggression, and more.

📍 Limerick, 21st May
📍 Dublin, 23rd May

Register here
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Today is World Asthma Day. Work-related asthma accounts for about 10% of all adult-onset asthma and is caused as a direct result of workplace exposure.

➡ hsa.ie/eng/publicatio… #WorldAsthmaDay

Looking for a career where you can make a real difference? We have a number of opportunities for Inspector Grade III positions across Health and Safety Authority

For more information and to apply, visit:
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ECHA launches a call for evidence on an investigation report on aromatic brominated flame retardants.

Have your by 28/06/2024
➡ echa.europa.eu/calls-for-comm…