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.
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.
Full details, plus a link to the actual protocol document itself, are available at http://ow.ly/c89230qFEUM
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 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.
