OHSAS 18001 is an internationally recognised specification for your Occupational Health and Safety Management System. Assessment and Certification to OHSAS 18001 demonstrates a Company’s commitment to continual improvement of their Health and Safety management System and to comply with Legislative requirements.
ISO 9001 is the internationally recognised standard for Quality. Implementation and certification of this particular [...]

At a National Farm Safety Conference held on August 14th 2009, farmers were urged to complete the Farm Safety Code of Practice. This Code of Practice is recognised as a significant factor in improving the health and safety record in the Agriculture Industry.
A national survey carried out by Teagasc shows that almost two thirds of [...]

At a National Farm Safety Conference held on August 14th 2009, farmers were urged to complete the Farm Safety Code of Practice. This Code of Practice is recognised as a significant factor in improving the health and safety record in the Agriculture Industry.
A national survey carried out by Teagasc shows that almost two thirds of [...]

Last Friday August 21st 2009, the HSA confirmed that there have been 7 fatalities so far this year as a result of a fall from height. 5 of these have occurred in the Construction Industry.
In 2008 there were 15 construction related deaths in total with 3 of these as a result of a fall from [...]

Last Friday August 21st 2009, the HSA confirmed that there have been 7 fatalities so far this year as a result of a fall from height. 5 of these have occurred in the Construction Industry.
In 2008 there were 15 construction related deaths in total with 3 of these as a result of a fall from [...]

Last Friday August 21st 2009, the HSA confirmed that there have been 7 fatalities so far this year as a result of a fall from height. 5 of these have occurred in the Construction Industry.
In 2008 there were 15 construction related deaths in total with 3 of these as a result of a fall from [...]

The Health and Safety Authority have classed the pandemic as a Public Health issue however it does have an effect on the workplace for example Employees being struck down with the virus and increasing sick leave absences and the resulting emergency staff cover requirements.
The best way to try and deal with the pandemic is to [...]

These new Regulations came into effect on July 27th 2009. These Regulations consolidate, revoke and re-enact with amendments the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002. They provide for re-enforcement and the implementation of various EU Directives in relation to Chemicals and their main purpose is to adopt within the European [...]

The IOSH Ireland North West Committee is holding a Free Evening Seminar on the new Machinery Directive which will come into effect on 29.12.09 with no transition period.
The Machinery Directive in particular sets out minimum legal requirements that affect the health and safety of Machinery Operators.
The presentation will help EHS, Technical and Management Personnel prepare [...]

Safety Wise Advice Services are pleased to announce the further expansion of our range of Training Courses available to assist you in managing your Business. They are as follows:

Line Management training
Personal Safety training
Preventing and Managing Stress
Safety Committee training
Safety Representative training
Senior Management training
Senior Management Legal Briefing
Time Management training
Corporate Social Responsibility training

For more details and information on [...]