IOSH Managing Safely Training Course

By Geraldine | Published: May 5, 2011

Safety Wise Advice Services has recently been approved by IOSH to deliver the much sought after “Managing Safely” Training Course.

Who Should go on the Course?

Managers and Supervisors in any sector and organisation. It is designed to bring Managers up to speed on the practical actions they need to take to handle health and safety in their workplace.

What will attendees get from the course?

  • Knowledge and tools to tackle health and safety issues in the work areas under their control. Also a greater awareness and understanding of why health and safety is an essential part of their job.
  • Successful delegates will be awarded an “IOSH Managing Safely” Certificate.

As an Employer, what will I get from the course?

  • Nationally recognised and respected certificated training for their managers and supervisors.
  • Peace of mind offered by training thats designed and quality controlled by the Chartered Body for health and safety professionals.
  • Flexibility – the prgramme can be delivered in slots that suit the business.
  • Two key areas – health and safety and environmental basics are covered in a single programme.

Contact us today for more information on the “IOSH Managing Safely” Training course on 071 9645524.

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Wise Woman Weekend 2011

By Geraldine | Published: April 27, 2011

Safety Wise Advice Services are delighted to assist the WWW in managing their Health and Safety requirements for the Festival which takes place on May 13th – 15th 2011 in Dromahair, Co. Leitrim. 

This will be our third consecutive year of involvement with the event and we wish the Organisers continued success with the Festival.

Full details of the Wise Woman Weekend Festival are available at the following link: http://www.wisewomanireland.com/

Safety Wise Advice Services are available to help you manage Health and Safety of your Event or Festival in a practical and non-obtrusive manner.  Contact us today for more information.

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Safety Masterclass

By Geraldine | Published: April 12, 2011

The IOSH Ireland North Western District are pleased to present a half day “Safety Masterclass” at The Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo on Wednesday 4th May 2011  

Admission is €50 for IOSH Members and €60 for non IOSH members. 

Chief Executives/Senior Managers attending with their Safety Managers – 2 places for €100. 

 The fee includes morning refreshments and lunch.

Registration at 8.30am

Seminar from 9am to 1.00pm followed by lunch

Speaker is

Professor Peter McKie, former chairman of HSE Northern Ireland and Managing Director of Du Pont UK.

 Short Biography of the Speaker

Professor Peter McKie, CBE, is one of UK’s most respected Safety Leaders. He had a long and distinguished career with the Du Pont Corporation both in Europe and the United States.  In the United Kingdom he was Managing Director and Chairman of Du Pont (UK) Limited.  He is standing down as Chairman of Health & Safety Executive Northern Ireland in April 2011. He is Managing Partner of PHM Associates (NI) Limited which operates globally and specialises in advising Board level business leaders on how they can more effectively manage workplace health and safety.

Who should attend?

The Seminar is aimed specifically at Chief Executives and/or Senior Managers who should ideally attend with their Safety Managers. During this half-day Safety Masterclass Professor McKie will spell out his vision for Safety Leadership, the role he feels must be played by CEOs and Senior Managers and he will openly challenge their assumptions about how effective worker protection can be achieved with limited resources.
 

Special Bed and Breakfast rates have been agreed with the hotel – €50 per person single and €35 per person sharing.  Please quote Safety Masterclass when booking.

Trade Stands and Sponsorship Opportunities

Trade Stands are available on the day and opportunities for sponsorship also exist.

Continuous Professional Development

IOSH Members attending this Masterclass can record it as an activity, for CPD purposes, stating why they believed it contributed to the maintenance or development of their health and safety knowledge and skills.

Places are limited, so pre-booking is essential.

Please book early

Contact Geraldine McGovern, Secretary of IOSH North West District at info@safetyadvice.ie

 Ph/Fax 071 9645524 or Mobile 087 6450299

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Health and Safety Column

By Geraldine | Published: March 26, 2011

Safety Wise Advice Services are delighted with our new fortnightly Column on HGV Ireland.com, it is hoped that together, over time we will build up a good health and safety knowledge base for Haulage Operators and the Transport Industry itself.

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Race Sponsorship

By Geraldine | Published: March 26, 2011

Safety Wise Advice Services are delighted to be Sponsors of “The Safety Chase” (Races 3A and 3B) tonight March 26th 2011 at the Race Night being held in Quinns Bar, Fenagh by the local Community Soccer Academy.

Best of Luck to everyone involved and we hope you have a great night!

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Bothar Fundraising Kilimanjaro Climb

By Geraldine | Published: March 14, 2011

Local Bothar Fundraiser Frances Greene is presently raising much needed funds for Bothar by embarking on the fundraising climb this September up Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.

According to Bothar, “This adventure will take 12 days and will also include a short Study Tour taking in some of our livestock projects and visiting recipient families based on the lower slopes of Africa’s highest mountain”.

Frances will be holding a number of church gate collections this Saturday and Sunday March 19th and 20th at Churches around the Sligo/Leitrim District.

Please give what you can, old and foreign coins can also be donated.

We wish Frances much luck and support in her efforts to raise money for this very worthy trip.

If you want more details on the trip or how you can help, please contact Frances on 087  7764748.

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So Sligo Food & Culture Festival 2011

By Geraldine | Published: March 14, 2011

Best of Luck to the Organising Committee and Individuals with this years Festival which kicks off this Wednesday March 16th 2011.

We hope that it will be a very successful and enjoyable event for all those involved and attending over the five days.

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FETAC Level 5 Occupational First Aid Training Course

By Geraldine | Published: January 19, 2011

A FETAC Level 5 Occupational First Aid Training Course is scheduled as follows:

Dates: Saturdays February 19, 26 and March 5th 2011
Location: Carrick On Shannon, Co. Leitrim
Who Should attend: This course is suitable for anyone in the Workplace who has been designated to administer First Aid to injured persons. It is also suitable for anyone who has an interest in First Aid or has completed a Basic First Aid Course and wishes to expand their knowledge and skills in this area.

Booking is necessary.

To Book your place and for more information please contact Geraldine email info@safetyadvice.ie or phone 071 9645524.

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Health and Safety Legal Update – Free Seminar

By Geraldine | Published: January 7, 2011

The North Western District of the IOSH Ireland Branch are pleased to present the following Seminar:

Topic: Health and Safety Legal Update
Venue: The Dock Theatre, St. George’s Terrace, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim
Date: Wednesday 16th February 2011
Admission is free
Registration & tea and coffee: 6.30pm
Seminar from 7.00pm to 9.00pm
This event has been very kindly sponsored by Leitrim County Council
Main Speaker: Aisling Butler, Health and Safety Lawyer, William Fry Solicitors.

Short Biography of the Speaker
Aisling Butler, who is head of the Health & Safety Unit, is the Chair and Founding member of the Health and Safety Lawyers Association of Ireland. She lectures extensively on the subject including at the Law Society of Ireland, on the Higher Diploma in Health and Safety law and Master of Science in Health and Safety Law at UCD and at industry specific events. She is the Co-author of the chapter on Irish Health and Safety Law in the UK publication “Corporate Liability: Work Related Deaths and Criminal Prosecutions” 2nd Edition.

Purpose of the Seminar
To update Company Directors, Managers, Health and Safety professionals on the latest developments within Health and Safety Law complete with relevant case studies. Aisling will devote some of her presentation to issues affecting Local Authorities specifically.

Who should attend?
Please note that you do not have to be a member of IOSH in order to attend this event. Everyone is welcome.
The Seminar is particularly relevant to Health and Safety Practitioners, Managing Directors, Senior Managers and those with an interest in health and safety law and its implications.
As Aisling will devote some of her presentation to issues affecting Local Authorities, it will be especially relevant to City and County Managers, Directors of Service, Safety Advisors, Senior Engineers and others within Local Authority sector.

Continuous Professional Development
IOSH Members attending this Seminar can record it as an activity, for CPD purposes, stating why they believed it contributed to the maintenance or development of their health and safety knowledge and skills.

In addition to the main presentation, there will also be an opportunity to ask questions regarding IOSH and benefits of Membership.

Booking is essential.

Please book your place with Geraldine McGovern (Secretary) info@safetyadvice.ie or phone 071 9645524

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Celebrating 5 Years in Business!

By Geraldine | Published: January 6, 2011

We are celebrating 5 years in Business this month!

Safety Wise Advice Services was established by Geraldine McGovern in January 2006 and has gone from strength to strength. In those years we have worked with a wide variety of Organisations in various Sectors and gained a reputation for clear, precise and practical assistance delivered in a confidential manner.

We have worked along with Construction and Manufacturing Companies to ensure that they have the best possible chance of getting onto Tender and Select Lists by implementing Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems to “Safe T Cert” Certification and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Standards respectively.

Safety Wise Advice Services has also provided Advice, Consultancy, Auditing and Training Services to Healthcare Organisations, Agricultural and Retails Outlets to name but a few.

It has also been a pleasure to assist a number of Festival Committees to manage Health and Safety at their events thus reducing the risk of accidents and the associated personal and financial costs of same.

The Economy has suffered a huge downturn since our date of establishment and it has been difficult for every business in the Country and it is our belief that by working together and helping each other along, we can come through this difficult period.

A big thank you to everyone who has supported us thus far and we look forward to continuing to work with you over the coming years.

Please do not hesitate to continue to contact us with your queries and concerns, all queries are treated as strictly confidential.

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