Occupational Hygiene Services


Occupational hygiene is about the understanding of potential hazards and risks in the workplace, evaluating the associated levels of risk and putting plans in place to control potential health hazards to ensure worker health and well-being is protected.

There are many aspects to occupational hygiene services, and today the most important work we do is in determining and estimating potential or actual exposures to hazards. We provide qualified services in the following areas:

Who we work with:

About Us


OHSS was established in 2001 as an Occupational Health and Safety consultancy. Founder Paul Foran has extensive experience in the field, both as a consultant and as a former Inspector with the Health & Safety Authority (www.hsa.ie), where he formulated policy and legislation.

Our mission is to be the leading Occup
ational Hygiene and Safety consultancy in Ireland, and provide reputable tra


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OHSS Blog

Asbestos Removal in Ireland: Safe Handling Matters

posted on 20 November, 2025

Across Ireland, asbestos keeps turning up in older houses, barns, and industrial buildings. Unfortunately, most people don’t even know it’s there until renovation or demolition work starts, and by that point, it may have already...

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Case Studies

Expert witness for employee in civil action


A worker at a distribution depot suffered serious injury to his back. Steps taken:     Site inspections    Evaluation of ergonomics on site    Training risk assessments   ...

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