News & Insights
Keep up to date with all the latest industry news from Occupli
News & Insights
Keep up to date with all the latest industry news from Occupli
There have been huge improvements over the last number of years in reducing the number of accidents and injuries to workers, however what is less recognised is that the construction site can still pose a significant risk in relation to health issues also. Below are...
To qualify as a PSDP you do not have to be a designer or carry out design work. According to the HSA to qualify as a PSDP you must have: Familiarity with the type of construction work involved with the project. A sound understanding of the safety and health issues...
Changing to standing desks - Is this the answer to all of our sedentary life and back problems? Did you know that in the UK alone, back issues account for over £1.5B in sick leave every year? Dr James Levine, director of the Mayo Clinic State University Obesity...
At a recent CMSE Fire and Rescue Training Centre Open Day one of our leading fire instructors demonstrated a controlled BLEVE to the delegates who attended the event. As part of the emergency response training programmes this demonstration provides trainees with an...
There has been a growing requirement for advanced machinery safety strategies over the last number of years partly due to the increasing use of complex automation systems. It is fair to say however that additional regulatory requirements have played a greater part in...
Electrostatic discharges pose a significant ignition hazard when used with flammable substances (gas, vapour & dust) and can lead to fires and explosion. Static discharges can also pose an occupational personnel hazard, lead to electronic component failure and...
With freezing temperatures construction work can be more hazardous than normal. Many construction projects take place in areas highly exposed to winter weather such as windfarms. When the body is unable to warm itself, cold related stress may result. Four factors...
The Chris Mee Group wishes to highlight the main causes or triggers of fatal and non-fatal accidents. The first element of stopping accidents is to know the cause of the accidents. We have researched the information contained in the Health and Safety Authority (HSA)...
Real Financial Costs - A Case Study One morning a few years ago I was carrying out a safety audit in a plastics factory. I was adjacent to the moulding area of the factory when I heard a very loud bang nearby. This loud bang was immediately followed by several...
What is it? OHSAS 18001 is an internationally recognised occupational, health and safety management system series standard. The OHSAS 18001 standard is based on the similar ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Plan - DO - Check - Act structure. By adopting the OHSAS 18001 Standard...
Slow down! You should ensure that there is extra space between you and the vehicle in ahead. Watch out for debris on roads. Strong cross winds can reduce your control of your vehicle. Large vehicles generate a considerable amount of spray which will reduce your...
On Monday September 7th the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) launched a nationwide inspection campaign aimed at reducing accidents and ill-health in the construction sector. This campaign will take place for 2 weeks, within such time HSA inspectors will visit...
Looking for New Employment Opportunities? Check out these benefits.. Career advice and consultation Not sure about what the next step in your career should be? Discuss your options with one of the CMSE Recruitment Agents. With years of experience they are happy to...
In the last 4 years (2011-2014) there has been 127 fire related fatalities in Ireland. The most recent fire location and causes statistics noted that 1,522 fire brigades were called to workplace fires in 2013. This represents a 10% increase in the number of workplace...
ISO 14000 is the name given to a group of standards which map out a framework that organizations or companies should follow to set up an effective Environmental Management System. ISO 14001 is the cornerstone standard of the ISO 14000 series. It specifies a framework...
So, you’ve written a CV that will give you the winning edge. You’ve applied for a Vacant Role and you've been granted an interview. You’ve reviewed our Interview Tips but what is the one thing that you must be sure to do nearing the end of EVERY interview? Ask a...