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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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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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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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HSA case demonstrates importance of pedestrian & traffic management systems.

March 9, 2023adminBloghealth and safety, health and safety authority, HSA, pedestrian safety, safety at work, safety management, stay safe, traffic management, workplace safety

A recent HSA case has once again demonstrated the importance of pedestrian and traffic management systems in the workplace. A West Cork timber company has been fined €90,000 for breaches of health and safety regulations that came to light in the course of an investigation by the Health and Safety Authority into a fatal workplace…

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Information on how to manage workplace common hazards

January 24, 2023adminBloghazards, health and safety, HSA, workplace hazards

The HSA have recently published information sheets that provide you with practical advice on how to manage the most common hazards in your workplace, and prevent them causing harm. The full document is available here:  HSA Managing Hazards in the Workplace 2023

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Road Safety Authority report increases in traffic accidents & deaths for 2022

January 9, 2023adminBlogfatalities, health and safety, road safety, road safety authority, road traffic

The Road Safety Authority have released provisional figures for 2022, which shows an increase in traffic accidents and deaths versus 2021. 2022 sees doubling of pedestrian deaths Drivers account for 39% of fatalities 1,292 people seriously injured* Cork (13), Dublin (13) and Limerick (10) record highest number of fatalities by county Almost 1 in 5 drivers…

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Congratulations to our client Dermot Casey Tree Care

October 11, 2022adminBlogcontractor safety grading, esb networks, health and safety

We are delighted for and very proud of our client, Dermot Casey Tree Care who have been awarded a Platinum “A” Safety Rating for a fifth year in a row!  A remarkable achievement!  Bravo to all parties involved and a special word of thanks to our own Dr. Aoife Trant, Sara Cooney & Bianca Pepler

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