The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 which came into force on September 1st, 2005 has many important implications for all University Managers and Employees in their roles in ensuring the safety of University personnel in this workplace. 

Health and Safety Legislation (See Links & Downloads)
Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005

Safety Health and Welfare at Work (General Applications) Regulations, 2007

Guide to the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 (HSA)

A Short Guide to the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 (HSA)

Main Provisions of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 -
(Dept. of Enterprise, Trade & Employment)

Citizens Information (See Link)

A key requirement of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 is that NUI Galway must prepare and regularly update its Safety Management Plan in a document known as a "Safety Statement".  See NUI Galway Safety Statement web-page.