Health and Safety Legislation Ireland Flashcards
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What is a Safety Representative's role on an Irish construction site?
Answer: To represent employees in consultations with the employer on safety matters
A Safety Representative is elected by employees to represent them in consultations with the employer on matters of health and safety.
Under Irish law, who has ultimate responsibility for safety on a construction site?
Answer: The employer
Under the 2005 Act, the employer holds the primary duty of care and ultimate responsibility for ensuring safety on site.
What is a risk assessment under Irish safety legislation?
Answer: A systematic examination of hazards that could cause harm
A risk assessment is a careful examination of what could cause harm in the workplace, allowing measures to be put in place to prevent injury.
How often should a Safety Statement be reviewed in Ireland?
Answer: When there is a significant change or at least annually
A Safety Statement should be reviewed when there are significant changes in the workplace, after an accident, or at least annually.
What powers do HSA inspectors have when visiting a construction site?
Answer: Enter premises, inspect, take samples, and issue notices
HSA inspectors have wide-ranging powers including entering premises without notice, inspecting, taking samples, seizing documents, and issuing improvement or prohibition notices.
What is an Improvement Notice issued by the HSA?
Answer: A written direction to remedy a contravention within a specified time
An Improvement Notice is a formal written direction requiring the duty holder to remedy a contravention of health and safety law within a specified timeframe.
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