EIRA, 2002

EIRA, 2002

Employment and Industrial Relations Act, 2002 (Act No. XXII OF 2002)

Organisation of Working Time Regulations

National Minimum Wage National Standard Order

Wage Regulation Orders

Wage Regulation Orders

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* The Organisation of Working Time Regulations S.L. 452.87 shall always prevail over any clause in any of the WROs providing for less favourable conditions than the same Organisation of Working Time Regulations.

Social Security Act

Social Security Act

To establish a scheme of social security and to consolidate with amendments existing provisions concerning the payment of social insurance benefits, pensions and allowances, social and medical assistance, non-contributory pensions and the payment of social insurance contributions by employees, employers, self-employed and the State.

Social Security Act, Chapter 318 Download

Whistleblower Act

Whistleblower Act

The Whistleblower Act entered into force in September 2013. The aim of the Whistleblower Act is to make provision for procedures in terms of which employees in both the private sector and the public administration may disclose information regarding improper practices by their employers or other employees in the employ of their employers and to protect employees who make said disclosures from detrimental action.

Cap 527 – Protection of the Whistleblower Act, 2013 Download

Equality

Equality

Cap. 456 Equality for Men and Women Act
L.N. 316 of 2011 Procedure for Investigation Regulations, 2011

OHS Regulations

Risk Assessment Guidelines

A Risk Assessment Essentials guidelines issued by the European Agency for Safety and Health. The following are some useful information found on the guidelines:

What is a hazard?
What is a risk?
Why and how should I carry out a risk assessment?
How can I carry out a risk assessment?

To find out more, download the following documents: Part I – II and Part III – IV

Legal Noticies

  • Cap. 424 – The Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act, 2000
  • S.L. 424.02 – Work Places (Extension of Definition) Order
  • S.L. 424.03 – Dock Safety Regulations
  • S.L. 424.09 – Work Places (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations
  • S.L. 424.10 – Protection of Young Persons at Work Places Regulations
  • S.L. 424.11 – Protection of Maternity at Work Places Regulations
  • S.L. 424.12 – Occupational Health and Safety Appeals Board (Procedural) Regulations
  • S.L. 424.13 – Work Place (First Aid) Regulations
  • S.L. 424.14 – Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for Work with Display Screen Equipment Regulations
  • S.L. 424.15 – Work Place (Minimum Health and Safety Requirements) Regulations
  • S.L. 424.16 – Work Place (Provision of Health and, or Safety Signs) Regulations
  • S.L. 424.17 – Protection against Risks of Back Injury at Work Places Regulations
  • S.L. 424.18 – General Provisions for Health and Safety at Work Places Regulations
  • S.L. 424.19 – Control of Major Accident Hazard Regulations
  • S.L. 424.21 – Minimum Requirements for the Use of Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations
  • S.L. 424.22 – Protection of Workers from the Risks related to Exposure to Carcinogens or Mutagens at Work Regulations
  • S.L. 424.23 – Protection of Workers from the Risks related to Exposure to Asbestos at Work Regulations
  • S.L. 424.24 – Protection of the Health and Safety of Workers from the Risks related to Chemical Agents at Work Regulations
  • S.L. 424.25 – Protection of Workers from Risks related to Exposure to Biological Agents at Work Regulations
  • S.L. 424.26 – Protection of Workers in the Mineral Extracting Industries through Drilling and Workers in Surface and Underground Mineral Extracting Industries Regulations
  • S.L. 424.27 – Work Place (Minimum Requirements for Work) (Confined Spaces and Spaces having Explosive Atmospheres) Regulations
  • S.L. 424.28 – Work Place (Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for the Protection of Workers from Risks resulting from Exposure to Noise) Regulations
  • S.L. 424.31 – Work Place (Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for the Protection of Workers from Risks resulting from Exposure to Vibration) Regulations
  • S.L. 424.33 – Occupational Health and Safety (Payment of Penalties) Regulations
  • S.L. 424.35 – Work Equipment (Minimum Safety and Health Requirements) Regulations
  • S.L. 424.36 – Work Place (Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for Work at Construction Sites) Regulations
  • GOVERNMENT NOTICE 497 of 1953, as amended by Act XLIV of 1965; Legal Notices 64 of 1966, 122 of 1977; Act XXVII of 1991; Legal Notice 114 of 1999; and Act XV of 2009. Dock Safety Regulations
  • GOVERNMENT NOTICE 497 of 1953 and LEGAL NOTICES 44 of 1960, 73 and 95 of 1968, 33 of 1976 and 49 of 1982, as amended by Act XXVII of 2000, consolidated. Work Places (Extension of Definition) Order

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