Fire Prevention - Health and Safety Authority
The Fire Prevention Triangle - Heat, Oxygen and Fuel A fire needs three elements - heat, oxygen and fuel. Without heat, oxygen and fuel a fire will not start or spread. A key strategy to prevent fire is to remove one or more of heat, oxygen or fuel. The risk assessment should include detail on all three elements to minimise the risk of a fire starting/ spreading.

Fire Detection and Warning - Health and Safety Authority
This includes all fixtures and fittings such as fire doors, staircases, corridors, fire detection and alarm systems, fire-fighting equipment, notices and emergency lighting.

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
What is the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005? The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, which repealed and replaced the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989 was brought in to make further provision for the safety, health and welfare of persons at work. This Act clarifies and enhances the responsibilities of employer‘s, the self-employed, employees and various other ...

A4 CLP-02-2021 copy - Health and Safety Authority
May react explosively even in the absence of air at elevated pressure and/or temperature May ignite spontaneously if exposed to air Heating may cause an explosion Heating may cause a fire or explosion Heating may cause a fire Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air Self-heating; may catch fire Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire In contact with water releases flammable gases ...

Further Information - Health and Safety Authority
Further Information on Slips, Trips and Falls on the Same Level 30 minute STF online course (April 2015) 30 minute Safer Stairs and Steps online course (December 2019) Canadian IRSST conducts and funds health and safety research Choosing Slip-resistant Footwear Information Sheet Convenience store fined £250k for pothole (December, 2017) Dairy UK Guidance on the Prevention of Slips and Trips ...

A1 CLP poster (2_statements) 2021 copy
P 200-Series: Prevention P201 Obtain special instructions before use P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.

SHWWAct2005_No 10_ - Health and Safety Authority
arrange any necessary contacts with the appropriate emergency services, in particular with regard to first aid, emergency medical care, rescue work and fire-fighting, for the purposes of implementing the plans, procedures and measures referred to in this section and section 8

Slip Risk Assessment and Prevention - Health and Safety Authority
Slip Risk Assessment and Prevention Every working day in Ireland more than three people are hurt in work slips (excluding trips and falls) 23% of those who slip are off work for over one month People generally slip on contaminated surfaces/ footwear People generally do not slip on clean dry surfaces This web page provides simple step-by-step advice on how to manage, assess and prevent work ...

Safety Statement and Risk Assessment
What is a Safety Statement? Section 20 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 requires that an organisation produce a written programme to safeguard: the safety and health of employees while they work the safety and health of other people who might be at the workplace, including customers, visitors and members of the public The Safety Statement represents a commitment to their ...

Guidance for carrying out risk assessment at surface mining operations
Noise prevention is limited to the provision of suitable ear defenders. Manual handling difficulties must be identified, when possible suitable mechanical aids provided and good training for operators in the techniques of lifting and estimating loads and difficulty of lifting.