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Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (Act No. 20 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-07-23 | IRL-2014-L-98319

An Act to provide for the dissolution of the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland and the transfer of all its functions, assets, liabilities and staff to the Environmental Protection Agency; to give effect to the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material done at Vienna on 8 July 2005; to amend the Radiological Protection Act 1991 , the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 and certain other enactments; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Chemicals (Amendment) Act 2010 (No. 32 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-11-24 | IRL-2010-L-85925

Amends the Chemicals Act, 2008 and the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 concerning definitions and expanding the Act with respect to changes in EU legislation.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 23 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-07-16 | IRL-2009-L-85894

1. Definitions.
2. Amendment of section 2 of Principal Act.
3. Order of court consequent upon conviction of an offence.
4. Exemptions from prohibition on advertising of tobacco products.
5. Amendment of section 37 of Principal Act.
6. Amendment of section 38 of Principal Act.
7. Amendment of section 44 of Principal Act.
8. Short title and collective citation.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Chemicals Act 2008 (No. 13 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-07-15 | IRL-2008-L-85924

An act to regulate and control the manufacture, use, placing on the market, export, import, transport, testing, storage, classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals; to make provision in relation to major accident hazards, and the prevention of accidents, involving chemicals; for those purposes to give further effect to Regulation (EC) No. 304/2003 of the European parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2003 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals , Regulation (EC) No. 648/2004 of the European parliament and of the Council of 31 march 2004 on detergents and Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 of the European parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (reach) and establishing a European chemicals agency ; to confer power on the minister for enterprise, trade and employment to make regulations for the purpose of giving effect to certain provisions of the treaties governing the European communities and certain acts of the institutions of those communities; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Amends the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, section 34(1), by inserting after paragraph (d) the following:"(dd) to perform the functions conferred on the Authority by the Chemicals Act 2008," and in Schedule 6, paragraph 5, by substituting "paragraph 4" for "paragraph 3".

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 (No. 10 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-06-22 | IRL-2005-L-71001

Provides for the regulation of safety, health and welfare of persons at work. Gives effect to Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 and Council Directive 91/383/EEC of 25 June 1991. Also provides additional fuctions for the National Authority for Occupational Safety and Health and renames it the Health And Safety Authority. This Act repeals the Safety, Health and Welfare and Work Act, 1989.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Public Health Tobacco (Amendment) Act, 2004 (No. 6 of 2004). -

Adoption: 2004-03-11 | IRL-2004-L-69106

Gives effect to Directive No. 2001/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, and Directive No. 2003/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. Also amends Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 277 of 2003). -

Adoption: 2003-06-30 | IRL-2003-R-68175

Amends Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2001 by substituting revised Ninth Schedule relating to "FAS Construction Skills Certification Scheme". Allows all new starters in a range of specified tasks in the construction industry have the facility to gain experience on site before they undergo necessary FAS Construction Skills Certification training programmes. Also provides for restructuring of relevant training programmes.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Explosive Atmosphere) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 258 of 2003). -

Adoption: 2003-06-26 | IRL-2003-R-68174

Transposes Directive 1999/92/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1999 on minimum requirements for improving safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres. Requires that assessment be carried out where explosive atmosphere is liable to be present at workplace and specifies prevention and protection measures to be taken against explosion.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. No. 53 of 2003). -

Adoption: 2003-01 | IRL-2003-R-68173

Amends Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 1993. Stengthens existing provisions regarding general duties of employer, amends provisions dealing with protective and preventive services concerning competency, and introduces requirements for provision of measures relating to fire-fighting.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Public Health (Tobacco) Act, 2002 (No. 6 of 2002). -

Adoption: 2002-03-27 | IRL-2002-L-72415

Establishes the Office of Tobacco Control and regulates the control of sale, marketing and smoking of tobacco products.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Radiological Protection (Amendment) Act, 2002 (No. 3 of 2002). -

Adoption: 2002-03-20 | IRL-2002-L-98321

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Confined Spaces) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 218 of 2001). -

Adoption: 2001-05-22 | Date of entry into force: 2001-08-31 | IRL-2001-R-59530

Imposes requirements and prohibitions with respect to the safety and health of persons carrying out work in confined spaces. Applies to all work activities in confined spaces, with the exception of activities below ground at a mine and diving operations. Regulates entry into confined space for the purpose of carrying out work; risk identification and evaluation prior to entering; information, instruction and training; preparation for rescue, and emergency arrangements.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 188 of 2001). -

Adoption: 2001-05-02 | Date of entry into force: 2001-05-02 | IRL-2001-R-59370

Amends Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 1993. Gives effect to Council Directive 95/63/EC amending Directive 89/655EEC concerning minimum safety and health requirements for the use of work equipment by workers. Makes provision for the use of mobile equipment, and the lifting and non-lifting aspects of the amending Directive.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Carcinogens) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 078 of 2001). -

Adoption: 2001-03-08 | IRL-2001-R-58972

Provides for obligation of employers to carry out an assessment of the risks associated with the use of carcinogens or mutagens in the workplace, and the taking of subsequent steps to control such risks by eliminating or minimising exposure. Employers must also ensure that employees who are at a possible risk of exposure to such substances be consulted and provided with information and training on the nature of the hazards and risks of carcinogens and mutagens. Finally, makes provision for obligation of employers to maintain records on the results of assessments, measurements of exposure and health surveillance. Such records must be available to the National Authority for Occupational Safety and Health.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Pregnant Employees etc.) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. No. 218 of 2000). -

Adoption: 2000-06-30 | IRL-2000-R-57296

Revokes and replaces the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Pregnant Employees etc.) Regulations 1994 in order to ensure the full transposition of Council Directive 92/85/EEC. Regulates general duties of employer, night work, information, and provides for a non-exhaustive list of agents, processes and working conditions.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

European Communities (Revocation of Regulations relating to Ionising Radiation and Protection of Outside Workers from such Radiation) Regulations, 2000 (No. 131 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-05-16 | Date of entry into force: 2000-05-13 | IRL-2000-R-56654

Revokes the European Communities (Ionising Radiation) Regulations, 1991, and the European Communities (Protection of Outside Workers from Ionising Radiation) Regulations, 1994.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Radiological Protection Act, 1991 (Ionising Radiation) Order, 2000. (S.I. No. 125 of 2000). -

Adoption: 2000-05-11 | Date of entry into force: 2000-05-13 | IRL-2000-R-57378

Provides for the implementation of Council Directive 96/29/Euratom of 13 May 1996 laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionising radiation. The main changes introduced in this order are inclusion of work activities involving exposure to natural sources of radiation; stricter application of existing radiation protection principles through the introduction of lower dose limits, the use of dose constraints in keeping doses as low as reasonably achievable and extended application of justification principles; and the introduction of radiation protection principles for intervention in cases of radiological emergencies or lasting exposures.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

European Communities (Protection of Workers) (Exposure to Asbestos) (Amendment) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. No. 74 of 2000). -

Adoption: 2000-03-23 | IRL-2000-R-68177

Implements Article 7 of Council Directive 87/217/EEC on the prevention and reduction of environmental pollution by asbestos by amending requirements of plan provided for in Article 12 of Directive 83/477/EEC which must be prepared prior to any demolition work involving asbestos. Also amends lenght of time that medical records and occupational health register must be maintained.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Fishing Vessels) Regulations, 1999 (S.I. No. 325 of 1999). -

Adoption: 1999-10-19 | IRL-1999-R-68193

Gives effect to Council Directive 93/103/EEC on minimum health and safety requirements applicable to work on board fishing vessels. Sets out duties of owners in this regard, including duties in relation to provision of information, training, instruction and consultation of workers.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

European Communities (Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres) Regulations 1999 (S.I. No. 83 of 1999). -

Adoption: 1999-03-30 | IRL-1999-R-68192

Implements Council Directive 94/7/EC on the approximation of laws of Member States concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Applies to equipment, protective systems, devices and components intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Requires compliance with essential health and safety requirements and the affixing of EC marking. EC marking can only be affixed if equipment has undergone appropriate conformity assessment procedure.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare At Work (Children and Young Persons) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 504/1998). -

Adoption: 1998-12-18 | IRL-1998-R-98394

The purpose of these Regulations is to implement the health and safety aspects of Council Directive 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work. The other requirements of this Directive have been implemented by the Protection of Young Persons (Employment) Act, 1996.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Biological Agents) (Amendment) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 248 of 1998). -

Adoption: 1998-07-20 | IRL-1998-R-68194

Implements Commission Directive 95/30/EC, Commission Directive 97/59/EC and Commission Directive 97/65/EC on protection of workers from risks related to exposure to biological agent at work, which amended list of biological agents contained in Council Directive 93/88/EC. Replaces list of biological agents contained in Fourth Schedule of Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Biological Agents) Regulations 1994. Agents are classified according to degree of severity. Also makes provision for risk assessment and vaccination.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Night Work and Shift Work) Regulations 1998 (No. 485 of 1998). -

Adoption: 1998 | IRL-1998-R-69101

Made under Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989. Gives effect, in respect of night workers and shift workers, to safety and health protection provisions of Article 9 of EU Directive 93/104/EC concerning certain aspects of organisation of working time. Inter alia requires employers who employ night workers to carry out asessment of health and safety risks facing night workers they employ. Also provides for some related obligations of employers.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Miscellaneous Welfare Provisions) Regulations, 1995 (S.I. No. 358 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 1995-12-21 | IRL-1995-R-43129

Sets out the duties of employers in relation to cleanliness of workplaces, supply of drinking water and facilities for taking meals. Also requires that employers provide suitable seating faciltities for employees.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989 (Repeals and Revocations) Order, 1995 (S.I. No. 357 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-12-21 | IRL-1995-R-43130

Activates the revocation or repeal of provisions of numerous enactments relating to occupational health and safety in accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations, 1995 (S.I. No. 138 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-06-01 | Date of entry into force: 1995-06-06 | IRL-1995-R-41575

Implements Council Directive 92/57/EEC. The regulations prescribe the main requirements for the protection of safety, health and welfare for persons working on construction sites. Places an obligation on clients and designers to ensure health and safety is taken into account before any construction work begins. Contractors shall ensure that the work on site is properly coordinated and carried out in a safe manner. Revokes Construction (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations 1975.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Signs) Regulations, 1995 (S.I. No. 132 of 1995)

Adoption: 1995-05-29 | Date of entry into force: 1995-06-01 | IRL-1995-R-41408

Implements Council Directive 92/58/EEC on the minimum requirements for the provision of health and safety at work. In contrast with the European Communities (Safety Signs at Places of Work) Regulations 1980 (which are now revoked and which only required that if and when safety signs were used at work they should conform to specified standards) these Regulations require employers to use a safety sign wherever there is a risk that cannot be adequately controlled by other means. The provisions of the Regulations extend to all places and they relate to signs referring to a specific object, activity or situation which provide information or instructions about safety and/or health at work by means of a signboard, a colour, an illuminated sign, an acoustic signal, a verbal communication or a hand signal. Made under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Dangerous Substances (Amendment) Regulations, 1995 (S.I. No. 103 of 1995)

Adoption: 1995-04-28 | Date of entry into force: 1995-05-02 | IRL-1995-R-40716

Extends the definition of container used in the Dangerous Substances (Retail and Private Petroleum Stores) Regulations, 1979, the Dangerous Subtances (Oil Jetties) Regulations, 1979, the Dangerous Substances (Petroleum Bulk Stores) Regulations, 1979 and the Dangerous Substances (Conveyance of Petroleum by Road) Regulations 1979. Provides for the use of any packaging that is referred to in Marginals 2305, 2306 and 2307 of the ADR Agreement and meets relevant requirements of Appendix A.5 or Appendix A.6 of that Agreement as published by the UN.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulations, 1994 (S.I. No. 445 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 1995-01-25 | IRL-1994-R-39359

Implements Council Directive 88/642/EEC and Commission Directive 91/322/EEC on the protection of workers from risks related to chemical agents at work. The Regulations define "chemical agent" and outline the duties of employers in relation to the prevention and limitation of exposure of employees to chemical agents in the workplace. There are also requirements in relation to information, training and consultation.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Pregnant Employees etc.) Regulations, 1994 (S.I. No. 446 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 1994-12-30 | IRL-1994-R-39362

Implements the occupational safety and health provisions of Council Directive 92/85/EEC of 19th October, 1992 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health at work of pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding (10th individual directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC).

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Biological Agents) Regulations, 1994 (S.I. No. 146 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-05-17 | Date of entry into force: 1994-05-23 | IRL-1994-R-37057

Implements Council Directives 90/679/EEC and 93/88/EEC on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to a biological agent at work. Defines biological agents to include bacteria, viruses and fungi. The regulations draw a distinction between incidental exposure to a biological agent and exposure arising from their deliberate use. Employers must identify the biological agent to which workers are, or may be, exposed.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

European Communities (Protection of Outside Workers from Ionising Radiation) Regulations, 1994 (S.I. No. 144 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-04-29 | Date of entry into force: 1994-05-31 | IRL-1994-R-37223

Provides for the radiation protection of workers liable to receive an exposure of high radiation levels while working away from their employers' premises. The Regulations also apply to workers who come from, or who go to work in, another Member State of the European Community. Made under the European Communities Act, 1972.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

European Communities (Personal Protective Equipment) (Amendment) Regulations, 1994 (S.I. No. 13 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-01-28 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-28 | IRL-1994-R-36040

Implements Council Directive 93/95/EEC which amends Council Directive 89/686/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment (PPE). Made under the European Communities Act, 1972.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

European Communities (Personal Protective Equipment) Regulations, 1993 (S.I. No. 272 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-09-22 | IRL-1993-R-34686

Implements Council Directive 89/686/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment (PPE). Provides that PPE may not be placed on the market or brought into service unless it complies with basic health and safety requirements. Made under the European Communities Act.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

European Communities (Protection of Workers) (Exposure to Asbestos) (Amendment) Regulations, 1993 (S.I. No. 276 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-09-17 | Date of entry into force: 1993-10-01 | IRL-1993-R-34691

Implements Council Directive 83/477/EEC as amended by Directive 91/382/EEC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos at work. Protects the health of employees by reducing the level of exposure to asbestos fibre concentrations in air and banning the use of low density asbestos materials. Amends the requirements of the plan which must be prepared in advance of any demolition work involving asbestos. Made under the European Communities Act, 1972.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Radiological Protection Act, 1991 (General Control of Radioactive Substances, Nuclear Devices and Irradiating Apparatus) Order, 1993 (S.I. No. 151 of 1993) -

Adoption: 1993-06-09 | Date of entry into force: 1993-07-01 | IRL-1993-R-34150

Provides for the control by licence, to be obtained from the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland, of the custody, transportation, handling, holding, storage, use, manufacture, production, processing, importation, distribution, exportation and other disposal of radioactive substances, nuclear devices or irradiating apparatus. Made under the Radiological Protection Act, 1991.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Carcinogens) Regulations, 1993 (S.I. No. 80 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-03-26 | Date of entry into force: 1993-03-31 | IRL-1993-R-34141

Gives effect to Council Directive 90/394/EEC of 28 June, 1990 on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to carcinogens at work. Under the Regulations an employer must carry out an assessment of the risks associated with the use of carcinogens in the workplace, and take steps to control such risks by eliminating or minimising exposure. Employers must assure that employees who are at possible risk of exposure to carcinogens are consulted and provided with information and training on the nature of the hazards and risks of carcinogens. Employees must also be provided with the facility to undergo health surveillance if desired.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations, 1993 (S.I. No. 44 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-02-18 | Date of entry into force: 1993-02-22 | IRL-1993-R-37038

Extends the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act of 1989 and implements Council Directive 89/391/EEC on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the health and safety of workers at the workplace. The Regulations also implement related Directives which set down minimum requirements for health and safety in specific aspects of working activities.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992 (No. 7 of 1992). -

Adoption: 1992-04-23 | IRL-1992-L-30395

This Act is composed of 6 Parts and 113 sections. It provides for the protection of the environment and the control of pollution, establishes an environmental protection agency, and increases certain existing monetary penalities.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Radiological Protection Act 1991 (No. 9). -

Adoption: 1991-05-11 | IRL-1991-L-98320

An Act to provide for the establishment of an institution to be called the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland, to define its functions, to provide for the dissolution of an Bord Fuinnimh Nuicléigh and the transfer of its function to the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland, to authorise the making of Regulations prescribing levels of activity and specifying matters to be done in the event of specified levels being exceeded and to give effect tot the Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident done at Vienna on the 26th Day of September, 1986, the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency done at Vienna on the 26th Day of September, 1986, the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material done at Vienna on the 26th Day of October, 1979, and to provide for other matters connected with the matters aforesaid.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

European Committees (Major Accident Hazards of Certain Industrial Activities) (Amendment) Regulations, 1989. S.I. No. 194.

Adoption: 1989-07-28 | IRL-1989-R-8629

The purpose of these Regulations is to implement Council Directive 87/216/EEC on the major accident hazards of certain industrial activities. These Regulations amend the definition of industrial processes and adjust the thresholds whereby certain substances attract notification requirements. The definition of activities deemed to be particularly dangerous is amended to cover industrial processes and storage involving sulphur trioxide and industrial processes involving liquid oxygen.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989 (No.7 of 1989)

Adoption: 1989-04-19 | IRL-1989-L-27734

This Act makes provision for securing the safety, health and welfare of persons at work, for protecting others against risks to safety or health in connection with the activities of persons at work, for the establishment of a National Authority for Occupational Safety and Health, for the further regulation of dangerous substances, and for other related matters. Section 27 of the Safety in Industry Act, 1980, is repealed. Numerous European Communities Occupational Safety Instruments are amended in respect of penalties.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

European Communities (Pressure Vessels) Regulations, 1989. S.I. No. 59.

Adoption: 1989-03-21 | Date of entry into force: 1989-05-01 | IRL-1989-R-8607

The purpose of these Regulations is to give legal effect to EEC Directives on safety measures relating to pressure vessels.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

European Communities (Agricultural or Forestry Tractors Type Approval) (No. 2) Regulations 1988. S.I. No. 361.

Adoption: 1988-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 1988-12-31 | IRL-1988-R-8667

These Regulations implement provisions of a number of EC Directives relating to the design, operational efficiency and safety features of agricultural or forestry tractors.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Dangerous Substances (Retail and Private Petroleum Stores) (Amendment) Regulations, 1988. S.I. No. 303.

Adoption: 1988-11-23 | Date of entry into force: 1988-12-01 | IRL-1988-R-8655

These Regulations amend the Dangerous Substances (Retail and Private Petroleum Stores) Regulations 1979 No. 311. The Regulations provide for revised safety requirements in certain circumstances for petrol filling stations, constructed before the 1979 Regulations commenced, to enable them to operate until 1999-12-31. Safety controls are retained.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Health (Superannuation Provisions) Order, 1988. S.I. No. 278.

Adoption: 1988-11-03 | IRL-1988-R-8654

This Order amends the Establishment Order of the General Medical Services (Payments) Board in order to allow the revised superannuation arrangements for local authority staff made under the powers contained in the Local Government (Superannuation) Act 1980 to be applied to the Board.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Health (Corporate Bodies) (Establishment) (Orders) (Amendment) Order, 1988. S.I. No. 280.

Adoption: 1988-11-03 | IRL-1988-R-8657

This Order amends the Establishment Orders of the bodies referred to in order to allow the revised superannuation arrangements for local authority staff made under the powers contained in the Local Government (Superannuation) Act 1980, to be applied to certain bodies established under the Health (Corporate Bodies) Act 1961.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Safety, Health and Welfare (Offshore Installations) Act 1987. No. 18.

Adoption: 1987-07-22 | IRL-1987-L-3824

An Act to provide for the safety, health and welfare of persons on installations concerned with the exploration for or exploitation of petroleum or other minerals in the waters in or surrounding the State, and generally for the safety of such installations and the prevention of accidents on or near them. The Act delineates responsibilities in terms of maintaining safety and discipline on such installations and outlines the general duties of persons employed thereon. It prohibits the employment of persons under the age of 18 and persons who have not received adequate instruction or training (s. 14). The Act provides for the selection of a safety representative, safety committee and safety delegate and sets forth various recordkeeping and reporting requirements. It also calls for inspection and penalties in case of infringement, and prohibits certain deductions from wages (s. 46).

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Health Services (Amendment) Regulations 1987. S.I. No. 114.

Adoption: 1987-04-14 | IRL-1987-R-7106

These Regulations prescribe the diseases and disabilities in respect of which out-patient services are to be provided without charge for children under the Health Act 1970.

Ireland - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Disabled Persons (Maintenance Allowances) Regulations 1984. Statutory Instrument No. 71.

Adoption: 1984-03-14 | IRL-1984-R-3189