The Health and Safety Authority Contact Centre will be closed for the Christmas period on December 24th, 25th, 26th 2025, and January 1st, 2026. For information and guidance, please visit our website or email us at contactus@hsa.ie with your query.

A Health and Safety Authority Inspector found this poor example of LEV. The picture depicts a ‘receiving hood’ with broken and unconnected ducting. Find guidance on Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) here: https://t.co/EuieyEMwct

From cleaning agents to industrial products, chemicals are part of everyday work - but without proper knowledge, they can pose serious risks to health and the environment. Access updated courses here: https://t.co/9VRjpB3HTj

Identify, assess, and manage hazardous chemical activities in your workplace with the HSA’s new Chemical Agent Risk Assessment Resources. Visit our website to get started today! 🔗 https://t.co/7vQVAtQHlg

During a recent metal fabrication inspection campaign one of our Inspectors observed this example of good practice for welding fumes control. Use of on tool extraction and PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) For further info, visit: https://t.co/QFj6VZVoEU

Employers must manage the risks of work-related violence and aggression. This information sheet will support employers in managing this hazard. Scan the QR code or visit the HSA website for more information. ➡ https://t.co/9n7jGTLAlm

A reminder during the Christmas party season that employers must have control measures in their venues to protect employees from high noise exposure. For more information, visit: ➡ https://t.co/sU64plWms4

The clean up after a storm can often have the most dangerous impact. The use of chainsaws can lead to horrific injuries and only trained users should undertake chainsaw work. For guidance on chainsaw usage, visit: ➡ https://t.co/8SWw1QmsAr #StormBram @ESBNetworks

Following @MetEireann's Orange Wind Warning please ensure you plan outdoor work accordingly and avoid working at heights. Check https://t.co/rhQU46wKtv for updates #StormBram

PRESS RELEASE: HSA launches campaign to tackle silent killers on farms ➡ https://t.co/waVCyUaoI2

If you’re a https://t.co/1sUnHhLQp2 user and haven’t logged in recently, now is a great time to do so! Please log in to keep your https://t.co/1sUnHhLQp2 account active. For simple short videos on using the https://t.co/1sUnHhLQp2 platform, please see https://t.co/O1cXZuqvuy

The recording of our Design Work for People: Ergonomics and Human Factors Webinar is available to watch now. ➡ https://t.co/mqrvAK4S6p

Gavin Lonergan, @TheHSA Head of Comms, with Michael McEnery of @IrishDistillers Midleton Distillery, after being awarded an @EU_OSHA Good Practice Award at today’s #EUOSHAsummit in Bilbao. Well done to all the team at Midleton!

PRESS RELEASE: A safer blend to protect workers at Midleton Distillery wins prestigious European award ➡ https://t.co/aaYdSj4PPm @EU_OSHA @IrishDistillers @Pernod_RicardEU

🌟 Day 2 of #EUOSHAsummit kicks off in Bilbao at 9:00 CET! We open with the Good Practice Awards, celebrating outstanding solutions that make work safer and healthier across Europe. 🏅💡 📺 Watch live: https://t.co/l1cjhIRvXJ #HealthyWorkplaces

Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we reaffirm that a safe and healthy workplace must be inclusive for all. For more information on protecting the health and safety of persons with disabilities, please see: ➡ https://t.co/Irig4hRsWj #IDPD2025

Are you involved in the design or build of laboratories that handle or use biological agents? For further information, see Chapters 5 and 6 of our Managing Exposure to Biological Agents in Laboratories guidance. ➡ https://t.co/NioCteOqr5

We are hosting a webinar to inform employers about the new Code of Practice for Safe Use of Industrial Trucks. 📍 Online 📅 Thursday 11th December, 11am ✏ https://t.co/6jSNG0oyHn

Working around @ESBNetworks meters, lines and infrastructure is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious injury or fatal consequences. Contact @ESBNetworks in advance of such works on 1800 372 757, in case of emergency call 1800 372 999. https://t.co/RxlrlDzBF7

🧰Whether you work for businesses or in people's homes, working in the #trades can expose you to fumes, chemicals, dusts, paints or asbestos. 🫁You may more at risk of #LungCancer. Learn more here 👉 https://t.co/j3AXdsD1e3 @TheHSA @irishcongress @BATU_Union