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…
New Employers Guide to Implementing Inclusive Practises Published
The HSA have published an employer’s guide to implementing inclusive health and safety practices for employees with disabilities. This guide is the second version and is the work of the HSA in consultation with the National Disability Authority. The main alterations in this updated version are: Updates to legislation in the disability sector Updates to…
Now recruiting for Health and Safety Officer
Trant O’Meara require 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 across multiple sites. …
Today is Workers’ Memorial Day 2020
Today (Wednesday April 28th) is an important date for everyone with an interest in the safety, health and welfare of people at work. It’s the date every year when trade union and employer groups worldwide, as well as individual organisations, remember those who have been killed or injured in work-related accidents. In Ireland the figures…
Load More
