by siobhan | Nov 18, 2020 | Safety Tips
The ‘Be Winter-Ready’ campaign, which is in it’s tenth year, is intended to raise awareness about the particular challenges that winter can present and provides coordinated and cross-cutting approach to public safety messaging and the dissemination of information on winter preparations
This information campaign is now a well-established and important annual event impacting across the whole public service.
Importantly, the ‘Be Winter-Ready’ campaign informs the public of what is being done in relation to winter preparations and where they can source valuable information that can assist them through a difficult period.
Some Useful Websites:-
https://www.winterready.ie/en
https://www.rsa.ie/en/
https://www.hsa.ie/eng/Topics/Winter_Readiness/
Download the Winter Ready Booklet 2020 here:-
https://www.hsa.ie/eng/Topics/Winter_Readiness/
by siobhan | May 27, 2020 | Company News, Industry News, Safety Tips
The Return to Work Safely Protocol is a COVID-19 national protocol for employers and workers.
It’s designed to support employers and workers to put measures in place that will prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace as the economy begins to slowly open up.
by siobhan | Mar 9, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Tips
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) a public health emergency of international concern.The Department of Health has stated that Ireland is well positioned to detect and respond to cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
The general public are advised to follow advice from the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) to protect their health.
Health information, advice and guidelines will be published on the Department of Health website and updated daily.
Useful websites:- http://www.hse.ie
http://www.hpsc.ie
https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-health/
by siobhan | Jun 26, 2019 | Industry News, Safety Tips
The HSA have have commenced a Construction Inspection Campaign. This campaign will focus on Plant, Machinery and Vehicles on sites and will see HSA inspectors focusing on 3 areas, namely Traffic Management Plans, Safe Machinery and Training.
As part of the campaign, they will feature key safety themes and resources that can help businesses manage health and safety in these areas.
