A fire prevention strategy and a fire risk assessment should include detail and a full consideration of all of the issues - including issues arising from heat, oxygen and fuel.

All workplaces should have arrangements for detecting fire. IS 3218 gives a basis for assessing what type of detection system will be appropriate for a workplace and will also give guidance of its installation.

Fire Services Act 1981 The Fire and Safety Division of Engineers Ireland is a dedicated network for engineers working in the area of fire safety The Institution of Fire Engineers promote, encourage and improve the science and practice of fire engineering, fire prevention and fire extinction Licensing of Indoor Events Act 2003

Taking the SMART steps to reduce the risk of fire causing injury or property damage.

This includes all fixtures and fittings such as fire doors, staircases, corridors, fire detection and alarm systems, fire-fighting equipment, notices and emergency lighting.

Psychosocial hazards are factors in the design or management of work that have the potential to cause harm to a person’s psychological wellbeing.

From 1 November 2007, Part 8 of the General Application Regulations 2007 re-transposes the (ATEX) Directive 1999/92/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1999 regarding the risk from explosive atmospheres and the risks from fire and explosion arising from flammable substances stored or used in the workplace. These Regulations govern …

Slip Risk Assessment and Prevention Every working day in Ireland more than three people are hurt in work slips (excluding trips and falls) 23% of those who slip are off work for over one month People generally slip on contaminated surfaces/ footwear People generally do not slip on clean dry surfaces This web page provides simple step-by-step advice on how to manage, assess …

Asbestos risks in safes and fire resistant cabinets Updated September 2023 The following Information Note has been prepared to help clarify the risks involved regarding the presence of asbestos in some older models of safes and secure/fireproof filing cabinets and to give advice on how to manage the relevant risks while complying with the Exposure to Asbestos Regulations …

Microbiological Safety Cabinets A microbiological safety cabinet (MSC), often referred to as a biological safety cabinet, a biosafety cabinet or a safety cabinet, is a form of local exhaust ventilation (LEV). Examination, Maintenance and Testing Depending on local circumstances, the MSC should be thoroughly checked at least every 14 months or more frequently if the …