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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Health and Safety Authority has published two new documents to help manage health and safety in Post Primary Schools. According the the HSA, “the guidelines are a management tool intended to offer guidance and practical advice to assist schools in planning, organising and managing a safe and healthy school environment for staff, pupils and [...]

“Safe-T-Cert, the health and safety management system developed by the CIF and the Northern Ireland Construction Employers Federation, for the construction industry, has now being granted recognised status as a health and safety management system by the Department of Finance. In a move to simplify the tendering process for public sector contracts, the Department of [...]

The IOSH Ireland Branch North West District is holding a Seminar in Ballina, Co. Mayo on Wednesday November 24th 2010. Details are as follows: Date: 24th November 2010 Time: 6.30 registration and Tea/Coffee and Biscuits. Seminar begins at 7pm and is over by 9.15pm Venue: Hollister Plant, Rehins, Ballina, Co. Mayo Topics: (1) Managing Contractors, [...]

Accidents at work resulting in a fatality must be telephoned to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) in the Republic of Ireland or the Health and Safety Executive NI (HSENI) Northern Ireland immediately. A person not being able to carry out their normal functions for more than 3 calendar days (not including the day of [...]

The Self Employed or the “one man band” more often than not, assumes that Health and Safety does not apply to him or her. Not true. Self Employed persons are actually both an Employer and an Employee. Both of these roles have a legal responsibility for health and safety under the Safety Health and Welfare [...]

“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 [...]

“Death in the workplace is twice as likely to occur in Northern Ireland than in any other UK region, a report has revealed. The audit office has said that this may be because there are a larger number of tradesmen doing more dangerous jobs in Northern Ireland than the rest of the country. Although there [...]

IOSH Ireland North Western District are pleased to present a Seminar on the “New FETAC Manual Handling Training Standard” Venue: Harvey’s Point Hotel, Lough Eske, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal Date: Wednesday 6th October 2010 Admission is €20 Free Admission for Students and Unemployed Persons Registration & tea and coffee 6.30pm Seminar from 7.00pm to 9.00pm [...]

On Saturday the 30th of October, Bóthar invites you to “come walk for us” through the picturesque countryside of North Leitrim & Roscommon. Starting at 11am on the shores of Lough Allen and heading for the hills, the walk will continue for 10km capturing the breath-taking views the West of Ireland has to offer coming [...]

The Waste Management (Food Waste) Regulations came into force on July 1st 2010 and requires that all major producers of food waste segregate it from other waste. From this date, Commercial Food Waste can no longer go to landfill. Food waste must be recycled when produced by the following premises: – shops and supermarkets – [...]

Congratulations to the Organisers, the people of Cavan Town, surrounding areas and everyone involved in making this years Fleadh such a great success. We attended the Fleadh on Saturday and Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed both days, attending events and soaking up the great atmosphere around the town. Looking forward to next year already!

Following the tragedy in Castlerock earlier this month, the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) issued a public safety announcement. Full details of this announcement can be viewed at the following link http://www.hseni.gov.uk/news.htm?id=7782&health-and-safety-executive-for-northern-ireland-hseni-gas-safety-public-announcement here are some general guidelines with regards to gas safety: •If you’re displaying any of the following symptoms – headache, [...]

Speaking at the National Farm Health and Safety Conference in Athy, Co Kildare held on Wednesday 18th August, Dr. Anne Collins, a specialist plastic surgery registrar, presented a graphic account of the gruesome consequences of farm injuries and advised farmers to give farm health and safety the attention it deserves. “In the case of traumatic [...]

Safety Wise Advice Services are now available on Twitter, just click on the logo to the right of this post and you can follow our tweets. You can also join us on Facebook and become a fan, just click on the Facebook Logo to the right of this post. We will keep you updated on [...]

We are pleased to unveil our new look website. Design changes were carried out by Webforge Web Design Solutions. We hope you like the new layout and and look forward to bringing you additional and new features in the coming weeks.

Free confidential consultation sessions available with expert Consultants on a one to one basis to discuss issues such as Safety Statements, Risk Assessments, Training, Contracts of Employment, Disciplinary Issues, NERA Inspections etc Find out how you can avoid litigation and unnecessary fines by ensuring your business is compliant and has the correct procedures and systems [...]

“In response to continuing safety concerns re work in grain storage structures the Health and Safety Authority wish to advise as follows: Owners and operators of facilities which have grain storage structures (elevator shafts, bins and silos) should be aware that such structures may be confined spaces due to their enclosed construction. Activities associated with [...]

“Motorists in Northern Ireland who break the speed limit are to be offered the chance to avoid a fine and three penalty points on their licence if they agree to undertake speed awareness courses. The initiative is being introduced in an attempt to reduce the number of drivers killed on the roads every year. In [...]

Safety Wise Advice Services are delighted to be involved with this Festival once again this year. We have prepared the Safety Statement and Risk Assessments for the event and will be on hand throughout the weekend to assist with any Health and Safety issues that arise. If you are organising an Event or Festival in [...]

The HSA (Health and Safety Authority) have published a New “Code of Practice for the Design and Installation of Anchors” which came into effect on May 17th 2010. According to the HSA, “The aim of this code of practice is to provide practical guidance to designers, specifiers and installers of metal anchors on the requirements [...]

The Guidelines to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 – Chapter 1 of Part 7: Safety Signs at Places of Work have been revised.The actual 2007 Regulations themselves do not change and the HSA does not consider it necessary to replace, or physically separate the text and pictogram of, any [...]

The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (SI 176/2010) which transpose the EU Optical Radiation Directive (2006/25/EC) into Irish national law were signed and came into effect on April 29th. Notice of the regulations was published on May 4th. The regulations have been published on the Department of Enterprise, Trade [...]

Safety Wise Advice Services are organising a 1 Day Basic First Aid Training Course on June 9th 2010. Details as follows: Date: Wednesday June 9th 2010 Venue: Mohill, Co. Leitrim Duration: 1 Day A Certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the Training Course. For More Information on Course Content and to book your [...]

The Health and Safety Authority have published this new Guidance Document and it is available for free download as of from today at the following link http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Publications_and_Forms/Publications/Construction/Working_on_Roads_Code_of_Practice_-_For_Contractors_with_Three_or_Less_Employees.html. “This is a Code of Practice aimed at Contractors involved in Roadwork and Road Maintenance activities where three or less persons are employed. The aim of this Code [...]

Do you handle chemicals in any form? Chemicals include the following:Diesel, Oils, Cleaning Agents, Cement, Paints, Pesticides, Ink Cartridges and are a few of the thousands of Chemicals used in Irish Businesses everyday. If the answer is Yes, then the new European Classification, Labelling & Packaging (CLP) Regulation applies to you and it is coming [...]

The Mining Waste Directive (MWD) brings in new requirements for managing extractive waste at mines and quarries. You may also have obligations for managing your extractive waste under planning and health and safety legislation. In England and Wales, regulations implementing the MWD came into force on 7 July 2009. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, new [...]

Have you had a visit from the Health and Safety Authority or Health and Safety Executive NI? Have you been issued with an Improvement Notice? Have you been issued with a Prohibition Notice? Have you been given a Report of Inspection? If you have answered Yes to two or all of the above questions you [...]