Posted By Chris Jerman Not so often that I ask for help on these hallowed pages, but on this occasion I could really use your knowledge to get a quick answer. So, many thanks in advance folks. Could anyone give me a quick precis of the implications with respect to safety law of a UK mainland employer conducting an operation in the Republic of Ireland. IE any principal conflicts that have common and major implications upon employee safety. If it's much of a muchness then fine. I don't need fine detail, simply the headlines for the moment. Regards all Chris Jerman

Posted By Chris Jerman Thanks Phillip, that's a handy reference site - useful if I need particular detail. Had a quick look at them and there are some differences in language. What I'm really after is a comparison with UK legislative framework. Does the HSA recognise reasonable practicability, is risk assessment differently defined, are there different requirements for employer's liability insurance etc. So if a UK employer basically followed UK legislation over in Eire, where might they come unglued? Chris

Posted By willhiem we couldnt take contractors safety information from contractors who were working down south, because its not legally binding though there is all the same requirements obviously coming from europe. i'm not sure what the english definition of risk assessment is but i'd be willing to bet it'd be very very similar! if there are people working here then they will need a safety statement including risk assessments.