Health and safety

Information on health and safety in the workplace including employers’ duties and obligations.

Irish Republic :: Eye sight testing

The requirement to provide eye care to employees in the European Union who work regularly with display screen equipment is subject to EU law and local country regulations arising from the Directive …

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Irish Republic :: Stress in the workplace

The Labour Relations Commission has published a guide on Work-Related Stress that provides employers with a framework to identify, prevent and manage issues that arise due to work- related stress …

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Irish Republic :: Health and safety representatives

Employees have the right to elect a safety representative from among the employees at their place of work …

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Irish Republic :: Health and safety

Employers have an obligation to ensure the safety, health and welfare of employees whilst at work (The Safety, Health and Welfare At Work Act 2005 or SHWWA) …

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Irish Republic :: Drug and alcohol testing

Employers are under a general duty to ensure that their employees are not under the influence of illegal substances and either a danger to themselves or to others at work …

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