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IOSH NW Seminar on new FETAC Manual Handling Training Standards

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 …

Bothar Walk October 30th 2010 North Leitrim & Roscommon

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 10…

New Food Waste Management Regulations

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 rec…

Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann Cavan 2010

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 …

Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) Gas Safety Public Announcement

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…

Plastic Surgeon warns Farmers on Farm Injuries

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 advise…

Safety Wise Advice Services now available on Twitter, Facebook and Linked In

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 w…

New Look Website

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.

Need help with HR and/or Health & Safety Issues in your business?

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…

Grain Storage Structures Safety Alert from the Health and Safety Authority

“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) sho…