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…
Irish Road Safety Week (IRSW) takes place from Monday 7 October to Sunday 13 October 2019
Irish Road Safety Week (IRSW) takes place from Monday 7 October to Sunday 13 October 2019. Here at Trant O’Meara we believe that health and safety should be at the forefront of every business in Ireland today. Driver behaviour is one of the key functions of a safer fleet, reducing the instances of speeding and…
Muskerry Golf Club local partnership announced.
As we continue our “Sponsoring Local” strategy roll-out we are delighted to partner with another well known Cork based organisation, Muskerry Golf Club. Golf has been played at Muskerry for over 100 years and offers a challenge to golfers of all levels. Trant O’Meara Group sponsorship will help the club raise funds for major projects planned…
Farm Safety Week 2019 – Save Lives. Think Safety – Farm Safely.
This week marks the seventh annual Farm Safety Week UK & Ireland. The initiative, led by The Irish Farmers’ Association, aims to reduce the number of accidents on farms and bring about a change in culture that makes unsafe practices socially unacceptable. The message for this year’s campaign is: Save Lives. Think Safety – Farm Safely….
Inspection Alert – Health & Safety Authority June Campaign
The Health & Safety Authority have announced a construction inspection campaign with a focus on Plant, Machinery and Vehicles on sites. Their inspectors will be focusing on 3 areas, namely Traffic management plans, Safe machinery & Training. As part of the industry supports they will also be highlighting key safety themes and resources that can help…
Free online Asbestos awareness-raising course now available.
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) recently launched a free short on-line course aimed at assisting tradespeople who may encounter asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in the course of their work. It can be accessed through the HSA e-learning portal https://hsalearning.ie. The 30 minute online course will help raise asbestos awareness amongst a range of workers including electricians,…
ESB Networks Code of Practice for avoiding danger from overhead electricity lines is updated.
ESB Networks have updated their Code of Practice which is aimed at those involved in carrying out work where they are at risk from overhead electricity lines. It revokes and replaces the previous Code in accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. Every company should review and implement the new code…
