Current Asbestos Regulations - What You Need to Know

This entry was posted on 20 April, 2026.

Asbestos regulations were tightened in 2023, with a significant reduction in the allowable level of airborne fibres coming fully into force at the end of 2025. The change reflects a growing body of evidence that even low-level exposure carries serious long-term ... READ MORE

Asbestos Regulation Changes - What It Means For Irish Employers

This entry was posted on 03 April, 2026.

In 2023, changes to asbestos regulations were agreed at the EU level, including a tenfold reduction in the allowable level of airborne fibres. Those changes are now in force following the December 2025 implementation deadline, which means the standard employers ... READ MORE

Best Practice Guidance for Handling Asbestos

This entry was posted on 18 March, 2026.

Asbestos is still a serious problem in Ireland. It's not being used in new housing today, but it's sitting in thousands of older buildings - in roofs, floor tiles, pipe lagging, insulation and cement sheets. The problems start when anyone starts drilling, cutting ... READ MORE

Tesco Toy Recall Raises Fresh Concerns Over Asbestos

This entry was posted on 06 March, 2026.

Tesco Superstore in Ireland has recalled a number of toys sold across its stores after safety checks raised concerns that some products may contain asbestos. Customers who bought the affected items have been told to return them for a full refund. While asbestos ... READ MORE

The EU Asbestos Ban: Why It Still Matters

This entry was posted on 26 February, 2026.

Asbestos was everywhere in Europe throughout the twentieth century, existing in insulation, cement products, roofing sheets, pipe lagging and even fireproof materials. Back then, it was prized for durability and heat resistance. The health consequences, though, ... READ MORE

New EC Guidelines for Asbestos‑Related Health and Safety Risks at Work

This entry was posted on 12 February, 2026.

Asbestos remains one of the most serious occupational hazards across Ireland, decades after its widespread use in construction and industrial materials. Even though deliberate use of asbestos was banned in the EU years ago, millions of workers are still at risk ... READ MORE

2023 EU Asbestos Rules: Are You Aware of the Changes?

This entry was posted on 29 January, 2026.

Asbestos regulations in Ireland changed in July 2023 when new EU rules were brought into Irish law. However, as regular articles in the Irish media show us, not everyone is following them. So, while this should be common knowledge for those working with, on or ... READ MORE

Ireland Asbestos News: Limerick Man Diagnosed With Mesothelioma

This entry was posted on 28 January, 2026.

When you consider that asbestos has been banned from use in Irish construction since the late 1990s, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it’s no longer a threat. However, as Michael McMahon’s story shows us, it’s a material that can ... READ MORE

We’re hiring — help us create healthier workplaces across Ireland

This entry was posted on 15 January, 2026.

Occupational Hygiene Consultant Location: Dublin (with nationwide travel)Contract: PermanentCompany: Occupational Hygiene and Safety Services (OHSS) BACKGROUND: Occupational Hygiene and Safety Services (OHSS) is a specialist occupational health and safety ... READ MORE

Major Changes to Ireland’s Asbestos Regulations in 2025 — What Every Duty-Holder Needs to Know

This entry was posted on 12 January, 2026.

Major Changes to Ireland’s Asbestos Regulations in 2025 — What Every Duty-Holder Needs to Know Ireland’s asbestos regulatory framework has undergone its most significant overhaul in nearly two decades. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work ... READ MORE

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