Healthy Workplaces Lighten the Load The 2020 European Week for Safety and Health at Work begins Monday October 19th. The theme of the new campaign is “Healthy Workplaces Lighten the Load”. The overall aim is to raise awareness and promote good practice in relation to...

CIF to focus on mental health during Construction Safety Week 2020. Each day of Construction Safety week focuses on a different topic of priority in the sector. Following the publication of the Mental Health in the Construction Sector report, one of the days this year...

Vodafone have announced that going forward, 20% of the supplier selection criteria will depend on the companies commitment and performance on environmental issues, alongside diversity, inclusion and health and safety. The new selection process is part of company-wide...

Johnson & Johnson has announced that they are beginning a 60,000-person study across up to 215 sites in the US, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, South Africa and Argentina. The study aims to prove if their single-dose vaccine can protect against the...

The latest statistics report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicate that Ireland is ‘going in wrong direction across a number of indicators, such as falling recycling levels’. 2019 and 2020 data shows that Ireland continues to be a throwaway society...

The world of work has undergone significant changes in the last number of months due to the pandemic. We’re seeing companies shifting suddenly to a completely remote workforce whilst trying to communicate with both customers, clients, staff and potential new hires...

L-R Chris Mee, Caithriona O’Neill, Ciara O’Dwyer CMSE Recruiter Ciara O’Dwyer & Chris Mee hand over a cheque for €2000 to Cuanlee Refuge on Kyrl's Quay, Cork. Staff from Chris Mee Group recently completed a walkathon in aid of Cuanlee Refuge. The challenge...

There are not many operations within the construction industry that are as dangerous as using abrasive wheels. Many companies require their staff to use this powerful equipment on a regular basis, and so training is vital. What Are Abrasive Wheels And Why Are They...

In these unprecedented times, organisations across the world have had to adapt to this new learning curve of ‘working from home’. Employees have been compelled to accept this transition due to the pandemic. As a result of this, countless variables are at stake. These...

The "Return To Work Safety Protocol", a collaborative effort by the Government, unions and employers is in now place to underpin workers’ safety as staff migrate back to workplaces. The Protocol sets out very clear terms for employers and explains the State’s guidance...

Putting the COVID-19 pandemic to one side, there are many reasons why a company or organisation may decide to host video interviews. Perhaps it’s more convenient due to the geographical location of the team or it's just more cost effective. Whatever the reason may be,...

We've had a lot of questions and quiries about how Government’s public health restrictions are affecting Recruitment and Placement services at CMSE Recruitment. CMSE Recruitment specialist Ciara O'Dwyer answers some of our questions about the current EHS Recruitment...

Published last year, the government’s Climate Action Plan aims to reduce emissions by 35% by 2030 (3.5% average per annum). According to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 2019 saw emissions from Irish power generation and industrial companies...

Scientists claim that 2020 could see the largest drop in global Carbon dioxide emissions since World War II. With commuters being urged to stay at home and economies in a virtual standstill, the air quality in cities has also improved. Dr Clare Noone, climate...

Home working is something we’ve all heard of in recent years; while the number of companies that provide this as an option, to either work from home full time or a day a week, has been increasing; slowly this option either isn’t possible or practical to many people...

By Avril Pratt What is mental health? Mental health is the way we think and feel and our ability to deal with ups and downs and is something we all have. Having good mental health allows us to have a sense of purpose and direction, energy to do the things we want to...