Presentation on Role of Health and Safety Authority in Fire Risk Management
The crucial role of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) in managing fire risks and promoting safety in workplaces. Learn about HSA's functions, enforcement methods, inspection regions, EU directives, regulations, and its focus on risk-based inspections since 2007. Dive into specific obligations under regulations 12 and 13, including fire alarms, detection, training, and guidance provided by HSA.
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Chief Fire Officers Association Technical Seminar 2013 Presentation by Health and Safety Authority. Brian Higgisson - Assistant Chief Executive 07thOctober 2013
Role of the HSA. Advice Promotion Guidance Enforcement
Health and Safety Authority Established in 1989 under Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989: Continuation under 2005 Act. Functions: S34 SHWWA 2005: - promote, encourage, foster, prevention of accidents, Information, education, training, co-operation, research, strategy, POW, enforcement, monitor, evaluate, recommendations to minister. Verbal advice, Written advice, improvement notice, prohibition notice, investigations and special reports, order of High Court
Directives, Regulations, Guidance EU Issue Directive - MS must transpose into national law MS Transposes into Regulations - Directive is the Min standard to be Achieved - Consults with stakeholders MS (HSA) May support with guidance
Fire Risk - Role of HSA Risk Assessment - Risk of fire identified process /accidental - Control measures identified General application Regs 1993 - Regulation 17 & Schedules - Doors & Gates, Protection equipment, - Emergency routes General Application Regs 2007 - Regulation 12 & 13 - very specific
HSA Inspection. Risk based: therefore focused on areas of highest risk based on key indicators. Health and Safety management. Core issue Safety Statement and Risk Assessment. Sample Inspection not audits.
Since 2007 Regs HSA increasingly addressing fire issues Reg 12 & 13 identify detailed obligations Reg 13 in particular very technical issue arising - Fire alarms - Fire detection - HSA recognised specific need : - Training - Guidance
HSA Training & Guidance Inspectors trained - 3 day course Cantwell Keogh -Number of Inspectors with Diploma & Degree in Fire safety Inspectors look at all risks in workplace - Fire risk just one element
Guidance Document Team tasked with drafting Guidance -Guidance produced over 12 month period Expert Technical review - Cantwell Keogh Abridged Version reviewed - Wexford Fire Authority Marie Melia
Inspectors Guidance Document: Overview Table of Contents Section 5: Interaction with other agencies Section 1 : Introduction Section 6 : Fire Safety Certificates Section 2: General Guidance Table Appendices Glossary of terms Contradictions Template Letters Section 3: Legislation & Standard's Section 4: HSA Guidance
Notifications between HSA & LFA Where complex issues arise - Fire detection Systems, Occupancy/fire escape routes, compromised escape routes Notification to LA CFO - Contact made with CFO by telephone/Mtg Anonymity of stakeholder Notification in writing
Objectives Collaborative approach Consistency -On Inspection and between HSA & LFA - Enforcement Employers are dealt with fairly -Not playing HSA against LA Safer Work Places Working Towards MOU
