ABOUT USWe were established under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989, which has since been replaced by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
Additional functions have been conferred on the Authority since then under the Chemicals Act 2008 and 2010, and other legislation. In 2014, the Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) was included under the Authority’s functions.
We report to the Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail under delegated authority from the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Vision, Mission and Mandate
Vision
Healthy, safe and productive lives and enterprises.
We want to realise a safe and healthy working life for people in Ireland and to foster an environment where businesses can grow and prosper. We want to see human health protected by the safe use of chemicals in and out of work. We want to ensure that providers of services and products are accredited thereby enhancing the confidence of their customers and clients.
Mission
We regulate and promote work-related safety, health and welfare and the safe use of chemicals and products. We provide the national accreditation service.
Mandate
- To regulate the safety, health and welfare of people at work and those affected by work activities.
- To promote improvement in the safety, health and welfare of people at work and those affected by work activities.
- To regulate and promote the safe manufacture, use, placing on the market, trade, supply, storage and transport of chemicals.
- To act as a surveillance authority in relation to relevant single European market legislation.
- To act as the national accreditation body for Ireland.
Our Core Values
Collaboration
We listen, consult and collaborate with employees, employers, stakeholders and partners.
Openness
We embrace diverse perspectives while striving to be inclusive in all that we do. We encourage open and honest communication.
Responsiveness
We adapt to changing circumstances and drive continuous improvement through innovation. We use data to inform what we do, and we evaluate and share learnings.
Ethics
We uphold the highest professional, governance and ethical standards. We will earn trust by being accountable and delivering our services in a fair, independent and transparent manner.
CAREERS
It's no accident that a more rewarding career starts with us - Make the change to make a real difference.
If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real difference, a career with the potential for enormous personal satisfaction, then why not consider a role with us.
All staff, regardless of their specific job, work towards achieving our vision of “healthy, safe and productive lives and enterprises”. We make a difference and we’re proud of what we do. Every day brings different challenges and opportunities.
