Monthly Archives: June 2008

HSA Release Statistics

By Geraldine | Published: June 27, 2008

The Health and Safety Authority this week released details of updated Statistics in relation to Occupational Illnesses, fatalities and accidents. According to the figures released, it is now evident that work related illnesses account for more “lost time” than work related injuries. There have been 31 work related fatalities so far this year. Manual Handling [...]

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IOSH Ireland Branch Conference

By Geraldine | Published: June 19, 2008

IOSH Ireland held its Annual Branch Conference and AGM in The Killashee House Hotel on June 18th 2008.  The theme of the conference was “Best Practice and emerging issues”.  Safety Wise Advice Services was in attendance and found the conference very informative.

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CSCS Card Delay

By Geraldine | Published: June 13, 2008

The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2006 have been ammended to allow an extension for the requirement to hold certain CSCS Cards which were due to come into effect this month.  The extension has been granted until 6th July 2009. For more information, contact Safety Wise Advice Services. 

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C.O.P for Small Contractors

By Geraldine | Published: June 13, 2008

The Health and Safety Authority have launched a new Construction Safety Code of Practice for Contractors with Three or less Employees.  It is aimed at small Builders and Tradespersons to enable them to comply with the requirement to have a Safety Statement.  For Further Information and or assistance contact Safety Wise Advice Services. 

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IOSH NW District Seminar

By Geraldine | Published: June 5, 2008

The newly formed North West District of IOSH Ireland held its First Seminar in The Glasshouse in Sligo on May 20th 2008.  The topic was The HSA Guidance for Directors and Senior Managers on their responsibilities for Workplace Health and Safety and the Speaker on the evening was Mary Darlington.  The Head of IOSH Ireland, [...]

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