In this article, we will be talking all things Asbestos, exposure, why it’s dangerous, and what we can do to help you manage it. So, what is asbestos? According to the Health and Safety Authority, “Asbestos is the name for a group of natural occurring mineral fibres...

Explosions may be rare, but they can cause catastrophic results when they occur. Effects can include injury, loss of life, damage to property, environmental impact, and of course, significant financial costs. When we think of explosions, it’s easy to focus on the...

We are proud to have a team of full-time professional fire service personnel on-hand here at Chris Mee Group. Our team regularly stand in on projects as the dedicated Emergency Response Team, whether it be during maintenance works, or a one off-project. In this...

Legionella is a type of bacteria that can cause a severe form of pneumonia. This form of pneumonia is known as Legionnaires' disease. The bacteria was first identified in 1976 when an outbreak of pneumonia occurred among people attending an American Legion convention...

The Situation: Rescue & Safety Services Needed for a Major Power Plant Overhaul Project ESB Dublin Bay Power Plant (formerly known as Synergen), is a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power generating station consisting of a single shaft configuration with one...

The theme for World Asthma Day 2023 is "Asthma Care for All" World Asthma Day is an annual event that is held on the first Tuesday in May to raise awareness about asthma and to improve asthma care around the world. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects...

This week, Food Safety Consultant & Trainer Mayur Agrawal shares examples of ways that a small restaurant or takeaway might save more than €700 each year, and the impact that ensuring proper temperature control in the refrigeration system of a medium or large...

There are many different routes that you can take to begin your career in Health & Safety. This week, the experienced team at Chris Mee Group shares their, Top Tips To Help You Get Started in a career in Health & Safety in Ireland. Build a strong foundation of...

The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 (Section 17) requires a person who commissions construction work to appoint competent persons to ensure that the project :  (a) is designed and is capable of being constructed to be safe and without risk to health,  (b)...

In this article we discuss the importance of considering the full spectrum of ergonomic related issues that may occur in an organisation, along with showing the approach that can be adopted to understand the risks and be compliant with legal requirements. Ergonomics...

Although we have moved out of the dependency of virtual interviews experienced over the last few years, that initial first round interview will, in most cases, occur online. Many candidates I have spoken with still find virtual interviews intimidating and slightly...

By Alan O’Donovan and Jake Bumpus, Safety Engineering Consultants for Occupli Consultancy When risk assessing a new or existing machine, it is important to determine whether its guarding has any openings by which someone could potentially be exposed to a hazard. In...

By Jake Bumpus & Alan O’Donovan, Safety Engineering Consultants with Occupli Consultancy Due to the requirements of the Machinery Directive, many machines are installed with some form of emergency stop. This is commonly in the form of a push button, but they can...

October is worldwide ADHD Awareness Month. This is when advocacy groups and society at large mark the importance of creating opportunities and spaces for the neurological difference. ADHD is a chronic condition that creates a range of persistent symptoms such as...

As the Summer season has wrapped up, the Occupli Recruitment team have been working with a lot of new graduates looking to kick start their career in the health and safety industry. While being a new graduate can be an exciting time, landing that first role after...