We were delighted to present at Gurteen College for Teagasc advisers and education officers training day that have a responsibility for delivery of safety training and advice on health and safety to farmers in their counties/regions.

Thank you to all who participated in our anonymous survey on Consultation and Safety Representatives. We are delighted to receive feedback and actionable insights from across the country.

The Health and Safety Authority invites submissions from interested parties to a public consultation on proposed draft amends to the EC (Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations), 2011. Have your say ➡ consultation.hsa.ie/Public-Consult…

PRESS RELEASE: Health and Safety Authority launches forestry inspection campaign. ➡ hsa.ie/!STI3HA

Our forestry inspection campaign kicked off yesterday where an inspector found good practices of the harvesting and transporting of trees during an inspection. For guidance and information on Managing Safety and Health in Forestry Operations, visit: ➡ hsa.ie/!YHQ2HO

Today, Minister of State Martin Heydon announced the reopening of the National Farm Safety Measure. It will provide a financial contribution to participating farmers covering 60% of the eligible cost of Power Take Off (PTO) shaft covers. 👉gov.ie/en/press-relea…

Goalposts must be erected where machinery /vehicles pass under Overhead Electricity Lines (OELs) on or near a forestry worksite. For more information, visit: ➡ hsa.ie/!DANOI5

HSA inspectors found these examples of good signage this week during our forestry inspection campaign. It's important to provide measures to control access to the site. For information and guidance, please visit: ➡ hsa.ie/!YHQ2HO

Vulnerable workers are more susceptible to injury or ill health because of specific personal or job factors. All people reflect a spectrum of vulnerability – with some workers having higher or lower levels of vulnerability. New guidance now available: ➡ hsa.ie/!779DTK

What do we look for on Forestry inspections? HSA Inspector Martina took some time to explain during our Forest Inspection Campaign last week. Find information, guidance, and to download the Code of Practice for Forest Safety here: ➡ hsa.ie/!YHQ2HO

Brilliant day yesterday at Tullamore Show showcasing Farm Safety with Ministers Charlie McConalogue and Martin Heydon For further information and resources on #FarmSafety please visit: ➡ hsa.ie/!BI3TXG

Whether you're an employer, an employee or starting your own business, these small business courses will give you a quick, free and invaluable guide to getting health and safety right from the outset. Register for the courses here: hsalearning.ie/mod/page/view.…

As students return to school, a new Farm Safety Resource for Primary Schools is available. This resource teaches primary school students about farm safety, to help them gain the knowledge and skills necessary to behave safely in the farm environment. ➡ tinyurl.com/4bbvmt

Schedule the Health and Safety Authority Choose Safety Programme into your 2024/2025 school timetable. Award your students with Digital Badges for each unit of the programme completed. For more information about our Choose Safety programme go to bit.ly/3tOH5eX

Our farm inspection campaign focusing on safe work at height kicked off this week. A HSA inspector discussed the importance of safe stacking with an elderly farmer after finding bales stacked in an unsafe manner (picture below). Download guidance here ➡ hsa.ie/!6N0WEY

The Netherlands launches call for evidence on the non-intentional presence of asbestos fibres in articles, materials, minerals and mixtures. Have your say here by 16 October 2024 ➡ echa.europa.eu/calls-for-comm… European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺