Updates

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reprotoxic Substances) Regulations 2024.

  • Legal

Jurisdiction: Republic of Ireland

Commencement: 29th March 2024

Amends: New Legislation

Mini Summary

Employers must carry out an assessment of the risks associated with the use of a carcinogen, mutagen, or reprotoxic substance in the work place, and take steps to control such risks by eliminating or minimising exposure. Employers must also ensure that employees who are at possible risk of exposure are consulted and provided with information and training on the nature of the hazards and risks of carcinogens, mutagens, or reprotoxic substances.

 

Summary

Employers must carry out an assessment of the risks associated with the use of a carcinogen, mutagen, or reprotoxic substance* in the work place, and take steps to control such risks by eliminating or minimising exposure.

Employers must also ensure that employees who are at possible risk of exposure are consulted and provided with information and training on the nature of the hazards and risks of carcinogens, mutagens, or reprotoxic substances.

*Carcinogens, mutagens, or reprotoxic substances are any substances or mixtures that meet the requirements for classification in Annex I of Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures.

N.B. The Regulations apply to a self-employed person as if they are both the employer and the employee.

 

Duties

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