International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) sets international standards in the industrial and commercial fields of the world. Companies apply diverse ISO management systems, depending on the line of work, in order to boost company reputation and image and to...

Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, an employer (including self-employed workers) and individuals in control of places of work, must prepare a Safety Statement. A Safety Statement is a written programme by the individuals responsible for the...

Occupational Hygiene refers to the discipline of understanding the workplace hazards and potential risks, evaluating said risks and drafting plans to control them, in the name of the safety of employees. In other words, Occupational Hygiene is the practice behind...

Facilities that use forklifts for moving and lifting heavy goods require charging stations for forklifts. When forklifts use lead-acid batteries, the charging stations pose an explosion risk. During the charging process of lead-acid batteries, ionization occurs at the...

On the 06th of June 2016, the ‘M.V Rose of Aran’ was berthed at the Pier at Inis Oirr Island to transfer passengers. Whilst alongside and when the passengers were disembarking the vessel over the gangway, the vessel’s stern drifted off the berth and the end of the...

When discussing risk, we typically consider two key aspects: frequency and severity. The higher the frequency and severity, the greater the risk. But what are the factors that influence the frequency and severity of risks? In process safety, we analyse risks by...

When we arrive at a site or enter a facility, the first impression we get is of its safety culture. You can sense it from the first moment. You see how employees use their PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment) and how they operate work-related vehicles. This is a...

In some Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTP), there are petrol stations or industrial plants that use, store or produce flammable liquid are located in their catchment. In such cases, we need to consider the risk of sewer contamination by petrol and other flammable...

Some facilities use toxic gas, such as ammonia, during their production processes. In such cases, a Shelter-in-Place (SIP) procedure may be required on site. SIP is one part of the emergency response plan that allows people to stay indoors rather than evacuating in...

This week, our consultants are discussing why fire risk assessments are needed in facilities storing and handling ammonium nitrate fertilizers. Fertilizers are commonly used in agriculture because of its efficiency in enhancing plant growth and they are produced in...