Health and Safety at Work

Health and Safety at Work

Performance of the functions of the Occupational Health and Safety Service

We provide the following services relating to the performance of occupational health and safety functions:

  • check We carry out an assessment (audit) of compliance with occupational health and safety and fire safety requirements
  • check We provide observations on any breaches of occupational health and safety and fire safety requirements identified during our visit
  • check We foster a culture of health and safety amongst staff
  • check We participate in inspections carried out by the State Labour Inspectorate and the State Fire and Rescue Service
  • check We prepare and update mandatory occupational health and safety and fire safety documentation
  • check We provide training for staff on health and safety matters
  • check We organise staff health and safety training
  • check We participate in accident investigations
  • check We organise mandatory health checks
  • check We organise occupational health risk assessments