HSA Consultation

The HSA, is inviting comments and submissions from the public on proposed regulations that may impact on our sector.
 
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Reporting of Accidents, Illnesses and Dangerous Occurrences) Regulations
 
The proposal will mean that occupational illnesses which result in more than three days absence caused by illnesses on a specified list will be reportable to the HSA.

There are 63 illnesses on the list the majority of which cause skin problems. Also a number of infectious diseases, such as viral hepatitis and tuberculosis and diseases caused by certain physical agents will be reportable.
 
The list of "medical conditions", are not included but are published in a list so the list could potentially be added to without public consultation and without the normal review process involved when amending regulations
 
The rules on the reporting of accidents are also amended so that:
   ·  That the obligation for a member of the family of a self-employed person who is fatally injured to report the accident is removed and
   ·    Where members of the public are injured accidents are only reportable if the injured person is taken from the site of the accident to hospital.  
 
In relation to the reporting of dangerous occurrence there are a number of minor amendments to the current regulations, Part X of the General Application Regulations 1993. Part X of the 1993 Regulations will be repealed if the proposed regulations are enacted.