From January 2022, further revisions of the Work Safely Protocol have been undertaken by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment to reflect new public health advice and how this will affect workplaces. The Work Safely Protocol continues to apply in full, setting out the minimum Public Health infection prevention and control measures required to…
Updated Work Safely Protocols Released
Health and Safety Authority records lowest level of work-related fatalities
Releasing provisional annual statistics for 2021, the Health and Safety Authority welcomed a 30% reduction in work-related fatalities. 38* people lost their lives in 2021 compared to 54 in 2020 representing the lowest figure recorded since the Authority was established over 30 years ago. The farming sector saw a decline of over 50%, with nine…
Winter Driving Tips
BE SAFE, BE SEEN: As we come into the dull winter months, it is advisable to turn on your dipped headlights during daytime driving so that you can be easily seen. MAKE SURE YOU CAN SEE: Always clear ice and condensation from windows before you start your journey. TYRES: Checking tyre tread and pressure regularly…
COVID-19 antigen tests: What you need to know
Antigen tests are also known as ‘lateral flow tests’. They are the tests you buy in shops and pharmacies and can use at home yourself. They are not as accurate as PCR tests, which are the tests you book with the HSE. These are tested in laboratories. Antigen tests are an extra measure to…
Government issues latest COVID-19 Restrictions
The COVID-19 situation in Ireland continues to be of concern with a of factors now responsible for the increased daily case numbers. These include increased levels of social contact, adherence to basic public health protective measures and levels of immunity across the population. The current level of COVID-19 is having a significant and sustained impact across…
Government publish updates on validity of Safe Pass Cards
The Irish Government has published an updated regulation setting out expiry dates for the validity of certain Safe Pass cards. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (SI 528/2021 now provides for extension periods on previously set expiration dates. The amendments now state: Where the four year period of the Safe Pass…
Opportunity for a Health and Safety Administrator to join our Team.
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our growing Health & Safety Team on an initial one year contract. The role will be based in Mallow, Co Cork. The successful candidate will assist the Health & Safety Team with the enhancement of the company’s health & safety legislative requirements. This is an excellent…
Updated COVID-19 National Protocol for Employers and Workers.
Updated COVID-19 National Protocol for Employers and Workers. While advice to employers to keep people safe remains largely unchanged and core public health measures remain crucial. In order to aid this safe return to the office, The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has published an updated “Work Safely Protocol” as thousands return to their…
Health and Safety assessment requirements for Remote Working Employees
Are you aware that Health and Safety needs to be assessed even when your employees are working remotely? Are your employees aware of their Health & Safety obligations? Have you identified Health and Safety risks and put measures in place to address these? Are you supporting the well-being of your employees and have you supports…
Self-employed Account for Over 50% of work-related fatalities in 2020
More than half of all people who died in work-related incidents in 2020 were self-employed. That’s according to the Health and Safety Authority’s latest Annual Review of Workplace Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities. There were a total of 53 work-related fatalities in 2020, the highest since 2015. The largest number of fatalities occurred in Agriculture, Forestry…
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