Safe Pass, CSCS & QSCS Training to resume with immediate effect. SOLAS Safe Pass, CSCS & QSCS Training was suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions for the second time January 2021 with limited training for Safe Pass from 23 February 2021 and CSCS / QSCS from 5 March 2021. SOLAS has now been advised that resumption of training…
HSA Launch Updated Employer COVID-19 Templates
The HSA have prepared a set of checklists and templates help employers, business owners and managers to get their business up and running again. This will inform workers about what they need to do to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the workplace. They have been drafted based on the Government’s Work Safely Protocol and should be…
Report finds that 44% of work-related deaths involve vehicles
According to new figures from the Health & Safety Authority there were 490 work-related deaths recorded between 2010 – 2019. The figures are contained within a new report into work related deaths produced the by the HSA. The results also show that 44% or 217 of these deaths involved vehicles over the years reviewed. Last year…
Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment Produce Remote Working Checklist for Employers
The Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment has produced a remote working from home checklist for use by employers. This checklist has been prepared to provide employers with a quick way to navigate the current remote working arrangements. The full document is available for download: Remote-Working-Checklist-for-Employers. This checklist covers the key areas of consideration for remote working based…
Breaking News: Solas now advise the limited resumption of Safe Pass training
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…
Road Safety Authority reports increase in road fatalities in 2020
The Road Safety Authority have released their review of 2020 which shows an increase of 6% of road fatalities and a 25% drop in serious and minor injury road crashes over the 12 month period. The year also saw an increase in passenger, pedestrian and cyclist deaths. A total of 149 people died on Irish…
Ireland to move to Level 3 on Tuesday 1st December
Ireland is moving to Level 3 on Tuesday 1 December, with a number of exceptions in place for the Christmas period. Safe visiting & Christmas visiting An important part of Christmas for all of us is being able to spend time with family, friends and neighbours. However, as we all know, this year things will be a bit…
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…
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