Solas has now been advised that limited resumption of Safe Pass training may take place with immediate effect to meet the needs of new workers accessing critical projects which are deemed necessary for the economic viability of the state. Training activity must be in accordance with the SOLAS Standard Operational Pandemic Containment Guidelines and SOLAS Safe…
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…
Free online Asbestos awareness-raising course now available.
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,…
