Monthly Archives: August 2009

Farmers urged to take “personal responsibility” for their safety

By Geraldine | Published: August 24, 2009

At a National Farm Safety Conference held on August 14th 2009, farmers were urged to complete the Farm Safety Code of Practice. This Code of Practice is recognised as a significant factor in improving the health and safety record in the Agriculture Industry. A national survey carried out by Teagasc shows that almost two thirds [...]

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HSA issue Warning on Work at Heights

By Geraldine | Published: August 24, 2009

Last Friday August 21st 2009, the HSA confirmed that there have been 7 fatalities so far this year as a result of a fall from height. 5 of these have occurred in the Construction Industry. In 2008 there were 15 construction related deaths in total with 3 of these as a result of a fall [...]

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Managing the Swine Flu Pandemic in your Workplace

By Geraldine | Published: August 19, 2009

The Health and Safety Authority have classed the pandemic as a Public Health issue however it does have an effect on the workplace for example Employees being struck down with the virus and increasing sick leave absences and the resulting emergency staff cover requirements. The best way to try and deal with the pandemic is [...]

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New Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009

By Geraldine | Published: August 10, 2009

These new Regulations came into effect on July 27th 2009. These Regulations consolidate, revoke and re-enact with amendments the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002. They provide for re-enforcement and the implementation of various EU Directives in relation to Chemicals and their main purpose is to adopt within the European [...]

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IOSH NW Seminar on New Machinery Directive

By Geraldine | Published: August 4, 2009

The IOSH Ireland North West Committee is holding a Free Evening Seminar on the new Machinery Directive which will come into effect on 29.12.09 with no transition period. The Machinery Directive in particular sets out minimum legal requirements that affect the health and safety of Machinery Operators. The presentation will help EHS, Technical and Management [...]

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