Irish Construction Industry Partners Working For A Safer Workplace
  • Construction Safety Partnership Advisory Committee launches new Case Study

    This Case Study follows on from the CSPAC guidance on Client Requirements to make Particular Safety and Health Appointments. This important case study should be of assistance to Clients and Project Supervisors Design Process in dealing with duties, competence and adequate resources as in Part 2 – Design and...

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  • The 6 Objectives of CSPAC

    1) To improve safety and health for small contractors, the self-employed and all working on small projects.
    2) To Improve and promote safety and health innovation in the sector
    3)Safety Consultation, worker engagement and safety representatives.

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  • CSPAC Publications

    Download all of our publications which detail everything you will need to know in order to meet your commitments as a responsible construction industry employer or a safe and healthy employee.

    From safety guidelines to worker compliance - it's all here.

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Construction Safety Partnership Advisory Committee

It is proposed that the Construction Safety Partnership and the HSA Construction Advisory Committee have been combined thereby establishing the Construction Safety Partnership Advisory Committee (CSPAC)

The new structure is a reflection of the need for a renewed focus and increased action on safety and health in the construction sector. The combination of both groups is seen as having significant potential to be a key driver for this.

Dr. Sharon McGuinness, CEO of the Health and Safety Authority

The construction industry is a high-risk industry and remains a matter of continued focus to the Authority. Dr. Sharon McGuinness, CEO of the Health and Safety Authority, recognises the importance of this Action Plan and the collaboration of all involved in its development stating that:

The CSPAC member organisations as well as industry and employee stakeholder groups have utilised the knowledge, information and guidance available and worked together to make the sector a safer and healthier place of work. I know there is real commitment to improving safety and health on construction sites by all parties involved in the CSPAC and indeed the wider sector. The Authority remains committed to providing assistance and support to achieve these objectivesOur inspectors and wider teams have, and will continue, to work hard in conjunction with our many stakeholders to ensure that construction sites across the country are safe and healthy environments.”

CSPAC Co-Chairs

Frank Kelly, the CSPAC Co-Chair, said “The CSPAC has made considerable progress in raising awareness of safety in the construction industry. There is also recognition that safety standards across the sector have improved. However, reducing the overall rate of fatal and serious injuries in the sector remains a key objective of our latest action plan. The CSPAC Action Plan has set out key objectives and initiatives that our members will continue to deliver on with ourcore aim being to improve on the safety and health within the construction sector across both large and small scale enterprises.”

 

Michelle Quinn, the CSPAC Co-Chair, said “While substantial improvements in safety and health have been achieved since the original Construction Safety Partnership Advisory Committee (CSPAC) was founded, there is still much more that can be achieved. The CSPAC has identified five key areas to focus on between 2022 and 2024 and has set objectives accordingly in order to help improve safety and health in the sector. Full implementation of these goals will help to reduce the rate of fatal and serious incidents on constructions sites in Ireland.”

Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English TD

Welcoming the new Construction Safety Partnership Action Plan 2022-2024, the Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English TD, stated:

"While construction work represented approximately 6% of the working population in 2021, it accounted for 26% of all workplace fatalities and thus represents a major challenge for the sector. This new plan from the Construction Safety Partnership that has been brought together by its multi-stakeholder membership will focus on the key areas where health and safety improvements in construction are needed the most. I urge all employers in the construction sector to engage with the large body of safety and health guidance available and make use of the free HSA online safety training to help reduce the risks of incidents in their workplaces. This Action Plan is ambitious, achievable and crucial to improve safety and minimise work-related incidents."

  • CSPAC Silica Dust Information
    CSPAC Silica Dust Information
    Silica is a major constituent of some construction materials. Silica dust is a serious hazard to construction workers if precautions are not taken.   The following materials were developed by the CSPAC: Poster – CSPAC Silica Dust Info. (Poster) Printable Leaflet – CSPAC Silica Dust Info. (Leaflet) Web Leaflet – CSPAC Silica Dust...

CSPAC: Committee Plan 2017-2019

The CSPAC Committee Plan 2017-2019 is now available. “I am pleased to present the Construction Safety Partnership Advisory Committee Plan 2017-2019. The Objectives in the programme have been agreed following discussions with CSPAC member organisations and recommendations...
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  • Launch of the CSPAC Action Plan 2022-2024
    Launch of the CSPAC Action Plan 2022-2024
    On 16th February 2022, the Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English TD, launched the CSPAC Action Plan for 2022-2024. For further details, watch VIDEO or  click HERE The Plan may be downloaded here: CSPAC Action Plan_2022-2024 According to the Health and Safety Authority, “The CSPAC has identified five key...
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  • Construction Safety Week 2020
    Construction Safety Week 2020
    Preparations are well underway for Construction Safety Week 2020, which will commence Monday, 19th October.  Against the backdrop of Covid-19, Construction Safety Week will hopefully serve to heighten awareness of COVID-19 and other key aspects of safety, health and wellbeing. The landing webpage for Construction Safety Week is now live:...
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  • 2019 CSPAC Annual Forum - Tue, 5th November
    2019 CSPAC Annual Forum – Tue, 5th November
    The Annual Forum of the Construction Safety Partnership Advisory Committee (CSPAC) was held on 5th November 2019 in CIF Construction House. Therein, the winners of the 2019 CSPAC Awards for Innovation in Safety & Health and for the 2019 CSPAC Construction Safety Representative were announced. The winners are as follows: 2019...
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  • Construction Safety Week 2019
    Construction Safety Week 2019
    Construction Safety Week 2019 will run from Monday, 21st October up to, and including Friday 25th October. The theme for this year is ‘Healthy Workplaces Manage Dangerous Substances’. Construction Safety Week is an opportunity to reflect on aspects of safety, health and overall wellbeing and to promote its importance throughout...
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  • Construction Safety Representative - Application for Award 2019
    Construction Safety Representative – Application for Award 2019
    The Construction Safety Partnership Advisory Committee is now accepting entries for the 2019 Construction Safety Representative Award. The CSPAC recognise the importance of the role of the Construction Safety Representative and is proud to sponsor an award (€500 plus a Certificate of Recognition) for the Construction Safety Representative who has...
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