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Now Recruiting – Health and Safety Officer

September 4, 2023adminBloghealth and safety, health and safety officer, job, job fairy, join our team, now recruiting, recruitment

Trant O’Meara Group are looking for a Health and Safety Officer to join our expanding team. The role is based in Cashel, Co. Tipperary (close to Junction 8 on M8). We’re looking for an enthusiastic, career driven person who is passionate about Health & Safety and capable of managing our Health & Safety Management system…

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Training on di-isocyanates a legal requirement from August 2023

September 2, 2023adminBlogconstruction industry, construction safety, health and safety, industry safety, safety training, vehicle maintenance

Do you work with products containing di-isocyanates such as foams, glues or adhesives?  Are you aware that from 24th August 2023, all workers (employed or self-employed) using using mixtures containing di-isocyanates (e.g. insulation and filler foams used in construction and vehicle repair), must undergo training. Not only that but all employers are legally obliged to keep…

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Fire safety Guide for Building Owners and Operators

August 18, 2023adminBlogfire safety, fire safety provisions, national standard

Guide for persons having control under Section 18(2) Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003. The Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage  have just released an updated guide to assist building and operators of all types of premises other than a dwelling house occupied as a single dwelling.  This guide gives a practical understand and suggested…

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New Code of Practice for the Remediation of Fire Safety Defects Released

August 1, 2023FrankBlogapartment fire safety, code of practice, defects in apartments, fire safety, Fire Services Act, safety first

Following on from the recommendations contained in the reported titled “Defects in Apartments – Report of the Working Group to Examine Defects in Housing” (published in July 2022), The Government of Ireland have developed & produced a new Code of Practice for the Remediation of Fire Safety Defects. These were developed in the context of Section 18A of…

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HSA launch guidance on the dangers of UV rays for outdoor workers

June 15, 2023adminBloghealth and safety, HSA, outdoor workers, safety representatives, sun safety, uv index, uv rays, working outdoors

HSA launch guidance on the dangers of UV rays for outdoor workers In Ireland, skin cancer is the most common cancer with 13,000 cases diagnosed annually. People who work outdoors have a higher-than-average risk of skin cancer.  Today (Thursday 15th June) for example the UV rays in Ireland are above 6, and according to professional…

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Harmful Oak Processionary Moth Finding 2023

June 14, 2023adminBlogadvisory notice, human health, invasive species, plant and pests, plant care, tree health

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine   have asked the public to remain vigilant after a confirmed finding of Oak Processionary Moth, a harmful plant pest, on trees in a housing estate in Dublin. The finding of Thaumetopoea processionea, commonly known as the Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) in Ireland was found on four Oak…

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Code of Practice on Indoor Air Quality – practical steps for workplace clean air  

June 7, 2023adminBlogcode of practice, good ventilation, health and safety authority, HSA, Indoor Air Quality, safety health and welfare at work, ventilation systems, workplace, workplace safety

The HSA has published its Code of Practice (COP) for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) which provides practical guidance for all employers on how to complete an indoor air quality assessment,  and an action plan to address any air quality issues. The code, the first of its kind dealing with indoor air quality to be published…

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Trant O’Meara host a Client Safety Day

May 31, 2023adminBlogcompany support, company training, good mental health, health and safety, health and safety training, hosting training, training, well being

Our Safety, Health and Wellbeing Director, Dr Aoife Trant recently led a Safety Day for our client Dermot Casey Tree Care along with our MD Frank O’Meara. It was an excellent day with topics covered such as Site Safety, Mental Health & Resilience Training, Situational Awareness and more. Many thanks to our team Sara Cooney…

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Construction Worker receives 9 months suspended jail sentence for misuse of work vehicle

May 25, 2023adminBlogconstruction safety, health and safety, health and safety authority, HSA, site safety, training, vehicles at work

Picture:  File Picture The movement of large work vehicles has long been recognised as one the hazards that duty holders must take all possible measures to eliminate or reduce risks when operating.  The below demonstrates the importance that operators of site vehicles have suitable training (including the Construction Skills Certification Scheme CSCS). This training provides…

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FREE online Safe Pass revision and renewal portal launched.

May 14, 2023adminBlogCIF, construction industry, free training, health and safety, online courses, online portal, safe pass, safe pass renewal, solas, training

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) in partnership with SOLAS have launched a new Safe Pass revision and renewal portal. The portal has been designed to assist candidates who opt to renew their Safe Pass online.  This resource is FREE and allows the user to not only revise questions from each module but to prepare for the…

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