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| State agency of theDepartment of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment overview | |
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| Formed | 1989 |
| Jurisdiction | Ireland |
| Headquarters | The Metropolitan Building, James Joyce Street, Dublin 1, D01 K0Y8 |
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| Website | HSA website |
TheHealth and Safety Authority (HSA) is the national body in Ireland with responsibility foroccupational health and safety. Its role is to secure health and safety at work. It is anIrish state-sponsored body, established under theSafety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989, and reports to theMinister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.
The Authority consults widely with employers, employees, and their respective organizations. To help develop sound policies and good workplace practices, the Authority works with various Advisory Committees and Task Forces etc. which focus on specific occupations and hazards.
The HSA has overall responsibility for the administration and enforcement of health and safety at work in Ireland. The HSA monitors compliance with legislation at the workplace and can take enforcement action (up to and including prosecutions).
The HSA is the national centre for Information and advice to employers, employees and self-employed on all aspects of workplace health and safety. The Authority also promotes education, training, and research in the field.
Occupational safety and health policy at national level is determined by a twelve-member, tripartite Board, with nominees from the social partners and other interests concerned with safety and health in the workplace. The appointment of the Board of the Authority is a function of theMinister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989.
It operates from eight offices across Ireland: theDublin headquarters and offices inKilkenny,Athlone,Cork,Galway,Limerick,Sligo andWaterford.
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