Author Archives: Geraldine

Safety Advice Display Stand at Leitrim Business Expo

By Geraldine | Published: November 3, 2011

Safety Wise Advice Services were delighted to be involved with the Leitrim Business Expo held in Carrick on Shannon on October 20th 2011.  Pictured at our Display Stand are L to R: Geraldine McGovern (Director) and Gerry O’Reilly.  A Free Draw was held on the evening for a place on one of our Manual Handling [...]

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New First Aid at Work Guidance for N.I. Employers

By Geraldine | Published: September 20, 2011

“The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is making changes to the first aid at work (FAW) training regime to make it more flexible – saving businesses time and money without compromising health and safety. The new guidance which came into effect on September 1st 2011, will see the mandatory four day FAW [...]

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How to Prepare a Safety Statement/H&S Policy

By Geraldine | Published: September 16, 2011

Question:  What is a Safety Statement/H&S Policy? A Safety Statement/H&S Policy is your written and signed commitment to safeguarding the safety, health and welfare of all your Employees (including Directors/Owners of the Business) so far as is reasonably practicable. The document is known as a Safety Statement in the Republic of Ireland and a H&S [...]

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Health and Safety and the Self Employed, Does it apply to me? Facts and Fiction

By Geraldine | Published: September 8, 2011

Fact: Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, a Self Employed Person is considered both an Employer and his/her own Employee – both have legal responsibilities for health and safety. The Act places responsibility for occupational health and safety on all stakeholders of a Business and allocates specific duties to the following [...]

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IOSH Ireland North West District Visit to Bellacorrick Demolition Site

By Geraldine | Published: August 29, 2011

Event: Visit to Bellacorrick Power Station Demolition Site, Bellacorrick, Co. Mayo Date – Wednesday 7th September at 2pm Places are limited to a Maximum of 20 people so booking is necessary Please bring your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with you e.g. safety boots, helmets, Hi Visibility Clothing, Eye and Ear Protection Book your place with [...]

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Room(s) to Rent in Drumalee, Cavan

By Geraldine | Published: August 26, 2011

Spacious double room(s) to rent, walking distance to all amenities in Cavan town and in Drumalee (Sports Complex, Supervalu, New Health Centre) and the Cavan Institute. Complete with all mod cons.; including cable tv and wireless broadband. Would Suit Students or professional person. Weekly rent plus bills. Rent allowance not accepted Facilities include: Parking, Central [...]

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National Conference on Health and Safety in Agriculture

By Geraldine | Published: June 2, 2011

The Health and Safety Authority is organising a “National Conference on Health and Safety in Agriculture” on Wednesday 22nd June from 9.30am -1.30pm in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon. Aim of the Conference Last year, 2010 was a tragic year in the Agriculture sector when 26 deaths occurred. On average over the years about 30% of [...]

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Prevention of Sharps Injuries in Healthcare

By Geraldine | Published: May 25, 2011

The Health and Safety Authority has published a new Information Leaflet to highlight control measures required in the healthcare setting to prevent sharps injuries occurring. The leaflet is available for Free Download at this link: http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Publications_and_Forms/Publications/Information_Sheets/Prevention_of_Sharps_Injuries_in_Healthcare.html Please contact us for more information and assistance in managing health and safety in your Healthcare workplace.

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Charity Masquerade Ball June 5th 2011

By Geraldine | Published: May 24, 2011

A Charity Masquerade Ball in aid of the Northwest Simon Community will be held in The Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim on Sunday June 5th 2011. Tickets are €20 Doors Open at 10 pm Music by Late Nite Radio Band Fancy dress essential (strictly over 18′s) Fore more details, contact Mary 087 7708865

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Well Done to Leitrim!

By Geraldine | Published: May 23, 2011

Congratulations to the Leitrim Senior Football team on their victory over Sligo yesterday afternoon in Markievicz Park, Sligo. Best of luck in the Connacht Football Championship Semi Final match against Roscommon on June 12th 2011.

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