Ireland is moving to Level 3 on Tuesday 1 December, with a number of exceptions in place for the Christmas period. Safe visiting & Christmas visiting An important part of Christmas for all of us is being able to spend time with family, friends and neighbours. However, as we all know, this year things will be a bit…
How to mentally cope with lockdown in the winter
Winter is finally here! For many, this season is normally associated with happy things like crisp weather, warm beverages, and dazzling light displays. But given the current lockdown environment, for others, working from home, the weather change and shorter days signal a downturn in mood and energy that can leave them them feeling sad, lethargic,…
Construction Industry Federation endorse a newly developed plan for the management of COVID-19
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has endorsed a newly developed Construction Sector C-19 Standard Operating Procedures. The guide serves as a framework for the management of COVID-19 on a construction site for the duration of the pandemic. The purpose of the document is to protect workers, their families and the community. The document also recognises…
HSA publish guidance on working from home for employers and employees
Homeworking allows employees and the self-employed to work remotely from their main place of work on a full-time or part-time basis. However, homeworking does require management and coordination to ensure employees and the self employed are not put at risk from the longer-term health and safety hazards. With a large percentage of those who can…
