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…
Platinum across three frameworks!
Platinum across three frameworks! Our client Gaeltec Utilities received a Platinum Safety Rating for the 2nd year in a row from ESB Networks across three frameworks in their Annual Contractor Safety Grading. A fantastic achievement! Photograph shows: L – R: Billy Wallace Safety Manager Gaeltec Utilities, Joao Felizardo CEO Gaeltec Utilities, Aoife Trant EHS Director, Trant…
NPHET has recommended the entire country move to Level 5 – what does that mean?
The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has recommended that the entire country be placed on Level 5 restrictions for a period of four weeks. NPHET met yesterday evening to discuss the concerning and deteriorating Covid-19 situation in Ireland. It’s understood the team is recommending the entire country be placed under Level 5 restrictions. Currently,…
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