Health and Safety

The Safety Health and Welfare Act 2005-What It Means for Employers

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It’s easy to get health and safety wrong, isn’t it? Especially if you are an employer. The employer’s duties for work safety in the workplace are very stringent and the primary source of these work safety obligations are contained in Safety Health &Welfare at Work Act 2005. The general duties of the employer are set out in … Read more

Health and Safety Obligations for Irish Employers (Including Non Physical Injuries-Bullying and Stress)

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Let’s be honest. Health and safety in the workplace in Ireland places very onerous obligations on employers. Health and safety law in the workplace derives from Common law and Statutory regulation. Common law Under common law there is a general duty of care owed by employers to their employees. Regardless of any piece of legislation … Read more