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Now is the time to prepare and “Be Winter-Ready”
Following on from the launch of the previous Government “Be Winter-Ready’ in 2019-2020 Information Campaign (which focused on the different colour codings associated with Met Éireann weather warnings), the public are being reminded once again on the particular challenges that winter present. This yearly campaign, which is now an established and annual event impacting across…
Road Safety Authority reports increase in road fatalities in 2020
The Road Safety Authority have released their review of 2020 which shows an increase of 6% of road fatalities and a 25% drop in serious and minor injury road crashes over the 12 month period. The year also saw an increase in passenger, pedestrian and cyclist deaths. A total of 149 people died on Irish…
How safe are your vans? New van safety ratings released.
Thatcham Research & Euro NCAP launch new van safety rating. Van manufacturers are being urged to fit more lifesaving collision avoidance technology to their vehicles as standard after tests for a new Commercial Van Safety Rating revealed some alarming results. The Driving for Better Business website, in a recent article, states that out of 19…
Ireland to move to Level 3 on Tuesday 1st December
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…
Ireland moves to Level 5 – what does that entail?
From midnight tonight, Ireland will move to Risk Level 5 of the Governments plan for Living with Covid-19. Are you aware of what that entails? The Government of Ireland have the full information of what to expect via here,
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