Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, all employers have a duty of care to their employees to ensure that their health and safety is not adversely affected by work activities.
The statutory body with responsibility for the enforcement of workplace health and safety legislation is the Health and Safety Authority (HSA). Where an employee has a concern about the impact of work practices on their own health and safety, or on that of work colleagues, they can contact the HSA Contact Centre at contactus@hsa.ie or by LoCall: 0818 289 389 to lodge a complaint and/or to seek advice.
I would add that neither I nor the Health and Safety Authority have a role in the transfer of staff within a company. Such matters are for a company to decide in accordance with their own internal policies.
Separately, I would highlight that the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) provides a free information service for anyone seeking to obtain information about their employment rights and how to pursue them at Tel: 0818 808090. Further information is available on the WRC’s website www.workplacerelations.ie