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Radon gas detected in 597 Irish homes

By Geraldine | Published: September 17, 2010

“Radon gas has been found in nearly 600 Irish homes this year, which is the largest number since the national detection programme began. The figures were released by the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland. Radon is the second biggest cause of lung cancer in Ireland after smoking and is linked to up to 200 deaths [...]

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New Code of Practice for Avoiding Danger near Underground Services

By Geraldine | Published: January 22, 2010

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has published a new Code of Practice for Avoiding Danger near Underground Services. “This Code of Practice is a result of a joint initiative between the Health and Safety Authority, Construction Industry Federation, Irish Congress of Trade Unions, key utility companies/service providers and local authorities that are involved in [...]

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New ESB COP for Avoiding Danger from Overhead Lines

By Geraldine | Published: October 17, 2008

The Health and Safety Authority and the Minister for Labour Affairs have approved the “ESB Networks Code of Practice for Avoiding Danger from Overhead Electricity Lines”. The Code came into effect this week on October 14th 2008. The code is designed to give advice and guidance to all persons working in the proximity of overhead [...]

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