The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) recently launched a free short on-line course aimed at assisting tradespeople who may encounter asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in the course of their work. It can be accessed through the HSA e-learning portal https://hsalearning.ie. The 30 minute online course will help raise asbestos awareness amongst a range of workers including electricians,…
ESB Networks Code of Practice for avoiding danger from overhead electricity lines is updated.
ESB Networks have updated their Code of Practice which is aimed at those involved in carrying out work where they are at risk from overhead electricity lines. It revokes and replaces the previous Code in accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. Every company should review and implement the new code…
Keep Safe Programme Delivered to Schools.
Its never too early to learn about safety! Over one hundred primary school children from Gaelscoil de hÍde, Scoil Íosaif Naofa and Maree National School in Oranmore attended a Health and Safety Authority ‘Keep Safe’ event at Oranmore Community Centre earlier this month. The programme, which brings together a range of state agencies and organisations,…
Forestry fire warning: Condition Orange – High Risk.
FORESTRY FIRE WARNING: Condition Orange – High Fire Risk. Effective period: 13.05.19 – 17.05.19 Condition Orange will generally derive from extended periods of low precipitation, moderate relative humidity and low to moderate wind conditions which have the capacity to significantly increase the risk of wildfire initiation and spread. DO NOT DISCARD CIGARETTE BUTTS OR USE NAKED…
Do you wish to be ISO 45001:2018 certified? We can help!
Are you transitioning from OHSAS 18001? Trant O’Meara Group can help you. We can provide a detailed breakdown of ISO 45001:2018 requirements and provide you with GAP analysis of your business and assist in the implementation of the standard. For more information, please call us now on 021 – 4500 911.
Learn how to help protect you and your family from Lyme Disease.
Read the fact sheet and discover the preventative measures that you can take & important facts in helping to protect your family from Lyme Disease.
Job vacancy – Health & Safety Officer – Short-Term Contract Role
This is a short term contract role – 7 weeks starting Monday 29th April based at the Aviva Stadium. The successful candidate will perform the following duties Ensure compliance with current legal requirements, minimize risks and promote a positive health and safety culture on site Preparation and revision of RAMS, safe operating procedures, daily permits,…
Health and Safety Authority announce farm inspection safety campaign
The Health and Safety Authority will begin an intensive inspection campaign on Tuesday 23rd April with a focus on the safe use of tractors and machinery on farms. Over the last 10 years, (2009 – 2018) over half (51%) of all fatal farm injuries involved vehicles (30%) and machinery (21%). Farm vehicles are generally defined…
Join our Team!
Are you a motivated and organised office administrator? Do you want to join a growing team of Health & Safety specialists – then we have the job for you! We are looking for a motivated individual to join our growing Health & Safety Team on an initial one year contract commencing in May 2019. The…
Safety Alert!
According to figures released by the HSA at the start of the year 37 people were killed in work-related accidents in 2018. An analysis of the accidents by the Authority (www.hsa.ie) reveals that 18 of the people killed were killed in vehicle related incidents at work. Over the last six years, almost half (45%) of all…
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