Releasing provisional annual statistics for 2021, the Health and Safety Authority welcomed a 30% reduction in work-related fatalities. 38* people lost their lives in 2021 compared to 54 in 2020 representing the lowest figure recorded since the Authority was established over 30 years ago. The farming sector saw a decline of over 50%, with nine…
Remember the basics to help protect yourself over Christmas!
⚠️Prioritise your activities 🌳Let fresh air indoors/meet outdoors 🤒If you have symptoms get a PCR test, self-isolate ⚠️Keep distance | clean your hands 🧪Use antigen tests appropriately 😷 Mask
Winter Driving Tips
BE SAFE, BE SEEN: As we come into the dull winter months, it is advisable to turn on your dipped headlights during daytime driving so that you can be easily seen. MAKE SURE YOU CAN SEE: Always clear ice and condensation from windows before you start your journey. TYRES: Checking tyre tread and pressure regularly…
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at Trant O’Meara. Thank you for all your support throughout the year and we look forward to continuing to work with you in 2022.
Advice for staying safe during Storm Barra
Status Red, Orange and Yellow weather warnings were issued by Met Éireann due to Storm Barra. Here is some advice for staying safe: Monitor Met Éireann forecasts for your area, as well as your local authority website Be aware of weather conditions and heed safety warnings Keep your Eircode to hand as it is helpful…
COVID-19 antigen tests: What you need to know
Antigen tests are also known as ‘lateral flow tests’. They are the tests you buy in shops and pharmacies and can use at home yourself. They are not as accurate as PCR tests, which are the tests you book with the HSE. These are tested in laboratories. Antigen tests are an extra measure to…
Government issues latest COVID-19 Restrictions
The COVID-19 situation in Ireland continues to be of concern with a of factors now responsible for the increased daily case numbers. These include increased levels of social contact, adherence to basic public health protective measures and levels of immunity across the population. The current level of COVID-19 is having a significant and sustained impact across…
Government publish updates on validity of Safe Pass Cards
The Irish Government has published an updated regulation setting out expiry dates for the validity of certain Safe Pass cards. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (SI 528/2021 now provides for extension periods on previously set expiration dates. The amendments now state: Where the four year period of the Safe Pass…
Join Our Team – Health & Safety Officer Position Available.
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our growing Health & Safety Team on an initial one year contract with an immediate start. The role is based in Dublin. Assisting one of our clients in the following: – Promote and maintain environment, health and safety culture on site. – Manage and advise on…
World Mental Health Day Sunday 10th October 2021
World Mental Health Month takes place this October with World Mental Health Day on Sunday October 10th. The goal of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world, and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health. This year’s theme is ‘’Mental Health in an Unequal World’. This…
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