<P> The Authority consults widely with employers, employees and their respective organisations . To help develop sound policies and good workplace practices, the Authority works with various Advisory Committees and Task Forces etc. which focus on specific occupations and hazards . </P> <P> The HSA has overall responsibility for the administration and enforcement of health and safety at work in Ireland . The HSA monitors compliance with legislation at the workplace and can take enforcement action (up to and including prosecutions). </P> <P> The HSA are the national centre for information and advice to employers, employees and self - employed on all aspects of workplace health and safety . The Authority also promotes education, training and research in the field . </P> <P> Occupational safety and health policy at national level is determined by a twelve - member, tripartite Board, with nominees from the social partners and other interests concerned with safety and health in the workplace . The appointment of the Board of the Authority is a function of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989 . </P>

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