Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 196: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding guidelines on the use of chemicals (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14656/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The matter the Deputy refers to concerns safety in the workplace and in particular, the safe use of chemicals by employees at their place of employment. As such, I have no function in the matter referred to. However, the Health and Safety Authority has responsibility for influencing changes in the behaviours of employers and employees so that they can prevent injury and ill-health arising from work activity and protect human health and the environment through the sound management and safe use of chemicals. The Health and Safety Authority may be able to provide some assistance in this matter.