Health and Safety

Health and Safety at work is a significant concern for both employers and employees. This area has been increasingly regulated in recent years and employers must keep up to date with their obligations and ensure that they are compliant with health and safety regulations. The Health & Safety Authority (HSA) has overall responsibility for the administration and enforcement of health and safety management in the workplace. The HSA monitors compliance with health and safety legislation, carries out routine inspections, investigates accidents and has the power to take action against employers for non-compliance with health and safety regulations. Non-compliance can give rise to personal liability in some cases and may result in workplace closures.

We can provide specialist advice in all aspects of health and safety law to include:

• Compliance with health and safety legislation
• Due diligence/health and safety warranties
• Drafting procedures, safety statements and employee notices
• Workplace accidents
• Dealing with HSA investigations and recommendations
• Prosecutions for health and safety offences
• Sector specific advices
• Contractors and sub-contractor issues
• Workplace and outsourcing related issues
• Bullying and harassment issues.

Related areas: Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution; Commercial Property; Construction; Employment and Pensions; Energy; Environmental and Planning; Personal Injury;

Further information and contact details of our health and safety team members:

Harry Fehily, Managing Partner, Litigation Department
Michelle O`Riordan, Solicitor, Business Department