Monthly Archives: January 2009

New Skype Contact Details

By Geraldine | Published: January 27, 2009

Safety Wise Advice Services is now contactable via skype for both phone calls and text messages. If we are not available online via skype, please try our mobile number which is contactable via skype also. Our skype address has been added to our Home Page and is geraldine.mcgovern701 This is an exciting new addition to [...]

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New CLP Regulations come into effect

By Geraldine | Published: January 21, 2009

The new Regulations on the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures was published at the end of last year and came into effect on January 20th 2009. The regulations ensure that the description and labelling of hazardous substances shall be universally recognised and understood in all countries. The regulations will eventually replace the [...]

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Reduction in Workplace Fatalities in 2008

By Geraldine | Published: January 21, 2009

The Health and Safety Authority have released figures for 2008. They report a 15% reduction in fatalities in 2008. There was a total of 57 workplace deaths which is down from 67 in 2007. Agriculture remains the top sector for fatalities. Mr. Martin O’Halloran the Chief Executive of the HSA has stated that the Authority [...]

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HSA to increase Farm Inspections

By Geraldine | Published: January 7, 2009

The Health and Safety Authority have announced that due to a significant increase in farm related fatalities in 2008 (21 compared to 11 in 2007) they will be increasing their number of Safety Inspections on Farms this year. The Health and Safety Authority also issued a “Farm Safety Action Plan 2009 – 2012″ in December [...]

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