Developing an Integrated Employee Health and Wellbeing Programme

Ashling Hotel, Dublin - Thursday 23rd April 2020

Work Related Health Risks

The Health and Safety Authority announced a new health and safety strategy 2019-2021 which placed an increased focus on work related health risks. Employers have a legal obligation to assess all workplace health risks which may cause illness and comply with health and safety general application regulations.

Health Promotion, Health Surveillance and Health Screening in the Workplace

Under Section 22(1) of the SHWW Act 2005 every employer must ensure that health surveillance appropriate to the risks to safety, health and welfare that may be incurred at the place of work identified by the risk assessment under section 19.