Fire Safety Assessment vs. Fire Risk Assessment: Understanding the Key Differences
In Ireland, understanding the difference between a “Fire Safety Assessment” and a “Fire Risk Assessment“ (also known as a “Fire Safety Risk Assessment”) is crucial for ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and maintaining safety standards. Despite their importance, there is significant confusion between these two types of assessments, even among government bodies and state agencies. […]
Health And Safety Training Courses That Various Industries May Require
More often than not, all industries will require their workers to undergo specific training for them to do their job correctly and/or safely. It is highly likely that no matter which industry sector you work in or what your job entails, you will need to undertake at least one relevant training course during your time […]
Which Industries Should Undertake A Manual Handling Course?
All workplaces throughout the Ireland & the UK have different requirements for their members of staff, and more often than not, employers will require their team to undertake specific training courses. While in each industry the courses required will differ, it is also likely that there will be a few courses that overlap across a […]
Why More Employers Should Consider Undertaking A Stress Management Online Course
In today’s modern age, stress is just considered to be a normal part of life and for many people, their stress is caused by many different factors. Having said this, one factor that many people say increased their stress levels, is their job. No matter what industry you work in, the company you work for […]
How To Keep Your Workplace Safe With The New Regulations
On 9th May 2020, guidelines were released to help companies return to work during the Coronavirus pandemic. The Government Of Ireland has put together the Return to Work Safely Protocol which is COVID-19 Specific National Protocol for Employers and Workers. This Protocol is designed to support both employers and workers to put specific measures in […]
The Importance of Fire Safety In Nursing Homes During The COVID-19 Pandemic
There is no denying that the current global pandemic, COVID-19, has dramatically changed the way that nursing homes are functioning. From reduced staffing levels, additional cleaning procedures and a severe worry for residents’ health, there are many things that nursing homes are having to handle at this moment in time. You may find that due […]
The Benefits of Undertaking Health & Safety Training
These days, no matter how big or small your company is, your workers will face dangers that impact their health and safety. As an employer, the law requires you to provide any information, instruction or training that is needed to ensure the health and safety of your employees. So, more often than not, various training […]
Why Every Business Should Have A Fire Safety Plan
As an employer, it goes without saying that you are responsible for the safety of your employees while they are in the workplace. To ensure you are doing all you can to protect everyone working at your premises, there will be various plans you need to have in place. One of these is a fire […]
The Importance of Risk Assessments
As an employer, there is a lot of responsibility on your shoulders, and the law states that it is your duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of your employees. Specifically, under Section 19 of the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005, you must assess all risks in the workplace, and therefore, […]
