The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 set out the detailed, practical health and safety requirements that apply across Irish workplaces. They expand on the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 by prescribing controls for workplace safety, work equipment, manual handling, display screen equipment, PPE, electricity, first aid and welfare facilities.
The Regulations apply to almost all workplaces and sectors in Ireland. They are enforced by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and impose clear duties on employers, the self-employed and employees. Compliance is achieved through risk assessment, preventive measures, safe systems of work, training and documented controls.
Benefits of compliance:
