Vol. 487 No. 5
101 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the fact that outsourced workers in some hospitals are not protected under health and safety legislation although they are exposed to serious infections; the obligations on hospital authorities to ensure that training and anti-hepatitis vaccinations are available to these workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4444/98]
All employees of any category, including outsourced workers, are included under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989. The provision of services in hospitals is the responsibility of the hospital, including the implementation of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work legislation.
The primary responsibility for implementation of the safety, health and welfare at work legislation, including training and vaccinations, under that Act is a day to day matter which rests with the employer.
