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Health & Safety

Health & Safety Law is one of the fastest advancing areas of the law in Ireland.

In line with William Fry’s commitment to meeting our clients’ needs, we are one of the few law firms in Ireland to have a dedicated Health & Safety Unit. This Unit draws together the Firm’s experience and expertise on all aspects of health and safety compliance.

William Fry’s Health & Safety lawyers pride themselves on being available to their clients immediately when a health and safety related incident or accident occurs, in what can often be difficult circumstances both for an employer and its employees.

Our lawyers have experience of advising on health and safety issues across a broad range of sectors, including construction, transport, waste disposal, healthcare, energy, information technology and manufacturing. We also advise public sector employers.

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Experience

Our experience includes:

Advising SOLAS and B&Q on an on-going basis on health and safety issues.
Representing a client before the Courts in a prosecution under the Fire Services Act 1981 (as amended).
Defending an explosives company before the Courts in a prosecution instituted by the HSA.
Advising preferred bidders in transactions on the due diligence process including reviewing health and safety documents and advising on warranties and indemnities.
Defending bullying and harassment personal injuries claims before the Courts.
Representing clients before Rights Commissioners and the Employment Appeals Tribunal in respect of penalisation claims pursuant to the health and safety legislation.

Areas of Expertise

Our areas of expertise include:

Compliance with Health & Safety legislation
Advising on contractual documentation and policies to reflect Health & Safety requirements
Advising on corporate governance and personal liability of directors and managers
Advising on accidents and incidents, ranging from fatal accidents to minor incidents
Representing individuals called for interview before the Health and Safety Authority (“HSA”)
Appearing on behalf of corporate and individual clients before the Courts in prosecutions for health and safety breaches
Undertaking due diligence exercises for both purchasers and vendors in corporate acquisitions
Bespoke training sessions at board, senior management and general employee level