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Keep up to date with all the latest industry news from Occupli
A leading member of the European Parliament, who is calling for a worldwide ban on asbestos, has told HSR that “asbestos should be put beyond the pale globally”. Stephen Hughes, who has been a Labour Party member of the Parliament for North-East England since 1982 and...
The term “health and safety” has become so pervasive that it’s no wonder ordinary people think some of us are out to prevent anyone being exposed to any sort of risk. Life is full of risks and people face different risks every day. However, by taking the approach of...
Boston Scientific has over 4,500 employees in Ireland but fears that the company may be planning to reduce its footprint here are misplaced, according to its CEO who trumpets the ‘stellar’ performance of its Irish operations. A suave, tanned character, whose career...
Response to Connacht Tribune Article: “Ferry to Aran Bans Bikes – For Health and Safety Reasons” The proactive management of the safety and health of workers or anyone who might be affected by work activity is serious business. This task is not made any easier when...
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, has launched the 2011 Annual Report and Statistics Summary of the Health and Safety Authority. During 2011 there were 32 prosecutions for health and safety breaches with penalties including five...
Irish companies may be interested in recent suggestions from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) over working at height. Safety signs and the correct workwear can be vital elements in protecting staff in such instances and HSE inspector Annette Leppla explained...
Step 1 Prepare yourself • Get all your basic information together: personal details, education etc. • Contact the people you want to use as referees, to get their permission and to confirm their contact details. • Think about why you want the job. • Think...
Although we’d like to assume that asbestos exposure is athreat of the past, the reality is that occupational asbestos exposure is still alegitimate risk for workers in dozens of different industries. The National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety estimate...
At a recent seminar organised by the Association of Irish Risk Managers, architect Paddy MacNeill of the Scott + MacNeill practice gave a masterly exposition on the history and health effects of asbestos. Citing a UK Health & Safety Commission report, he told his...
Research carried out by Michael Tuohy, an MSc Student at UCC suggests that companies which have adopted the OHSAS 18001 standard have fewer accidents and fewer claims. Michael Brophy, chair of the Association of Accredited Certification Bodies (AACB), recently stated...
In a recent article featured in the British publication,SHP, James Pomeroy, the Group HSE Manager with Senior Plc, observed that in an interview situation the importance of questions is paramount. He argues that the questions asked and the way in which they are framed...
The Authority undertakes approximately 16,000 inspections per annum. The aim of an inspection is to: Ensure statutory compliance Address significant risks Educate and guide the employer to help bring about improvement Educate and guide the Workforce in health and...
CMSE Ireland is delighted to announce a joint collaboration with the Irish Prison Service (IPS) to proceed with the development of the European Sustainable Energy Awards for Prisons. The newly appointed Director and Chair of the IPS Environmental and Executive...
Workplace accidents make headline news, but employers neglect staff health at their peril. Patricia Murray, an occupational psychologist and inspector with the Health and Safety Authority, says employers and institutions have a responsibility “not to cause or...
Concern is being expressed about the future for health and safety training, as the Government pursues legislation to disband FAS and merge FETAC into the proposed Qualifications and Quality Assurance Authority of Ireland. Government Plans: One of the reasons for the...
An effective Risk Assessment process is the cornerstone of any effective safety management system. In turn a Safety Statement is a description of the organisations manner for securing safety and records in detail the risk assessments carried out. As a result, it is...