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Understand how risk assessments, a risk register, a safety policy and the signed declaration fit into an Irish workplace safety statement and its review.

Practical winter power-failure planning for Irish nursing homes: check fire systems, resident equipment, backup supplies, staffing and evacuation readiness.

Phoenix STS will exhibit at the NHI Annual Conference in Kilkenny on 24 September 2026. Read our event announcement and arrange a conversation with the team.

Why standard evacuation sheets should not be assumed compatible with powered pressure-relieving mattresses, and what Irish healthcare providers should verify.

Learn how to coordinate fire risk assessment and fire door inspection findings in Ireland to set clear priorities, define remedial work and improve safety.

An Irish guide for organisers to the HSA's 2026 outdoor-event inspections, covering work at height, traffic, electricity, contractors and equipment.

Why generic fire warden instructor training is not sufficient evidence of competence for Irish nursing homes, designated centres or healthcare services.

Guidance for Irish nursing homes on smoking, lighters, the rights of residents, smoking aprons, supervision, fire risk assessment and HIQA expectations.

Practical guidance for Irish childcare providers on Tusla fire safety evidence, evacuation planning, drills, staff training, records and ongoing review.

Guide for Limerick and Shannon employers on combining fire warden, extinguisher and evacuation drill training, on-site delivery and records that stand up.

Sector guide for Galway and the west of Ireland: how hotels, care settings and industrial sites plan fire safety training, evacuation drills and refreshers.

Fire safety training in Longford from the Phoenix STS training centre. Public fire warden courses and onsite delivery across the midlands. Book today.
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Safety statements and signed declarations explained - 6 October 2026
Meet Phoenix STS at the NHI Annual Conference in Kilkenny - 22 September 2026
Phoenix STS at the NHI Annual Conference 2026 - Kilkenny - 22 September 2026
Evacuation Sheets and Air Mattresses: Why Compatibility Must Be Evidenced - 27 August 2026
How Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Door Inspections Work Together - 23 July 2026
HSA Event Safety Inspections 2026: What Irish Organisers Need to Check - 15 July 2026
Fire Warden Instructor Courses in Healthcare: Why a Certificate Alone Is Not Enough - 3 July 2026
Fire Safety Training in Limerick and the Shannon Region - 11 June 2026
Fire Safety Training in Galway - Onsite Courses for the West of Ireland - 11 June 2026
Fire Safety Training in Cork - On-Site Courses for Employers - 11 June 2026
Fire Safety Training in Athlone - Onsite Courses for Midlands Workplaces - 11 June 2026
Beyond the Surface: Why Invasive Fire Door Inspections Are Sometimes Necessary - 12 May 2026
Phoenix STS at the CFOA Annual Conference 2026 - Sligo - 6 May 2026
HIQA Fire Safety Handbook 2025 - What Providers Need to Know - 13 April 2026
BS 8214:2026 vs BS 8214:2016 - What Has Changed for Fire Doors - 3 April 2026
Fire Safety Training in Dublin - On-Site and Public Courses - 29 March 2026
Fire Engineering in Ireland - When Do You Need a Fire Engineer? - 29 March 2026
Manual Handling Training in Ireland - What Employers Need to Know - 29 March 2026
HIQA Regulation 28 Fire Safety: What Nursing Homes Must Evidence - 28 March 2026
Safety Statements Ireland - What Every Employer Must Know in 2026 - 28 March 2026
I.S. 3218:2024: What Changed in Ireland's Fire Detection and Alarm Standard - 28 March 2026
Fire Risk Assessment Ireland - A Complete Guide for Employers [2026] - 28 March 2026
Tabletop Exercises for Nursing Home Fire Safety - 17 March 2026
Fit-for-Purpose Evacuation Equipment - 17 March 2026
Is Clutter a Fire Safety Risk? - 17 March 2026
Quality Fire Safety Training in Irish Healthcare Facilities - 17 March 2026
Fire Alarm Sounder Levels in Healthcare: I.S. 3218:2024 Guide - 17 March 2026
Fire Safety in Irish Care Homes: Legal and Regulatory Lessons - 17 March 2026
One-Stage and Two-Stage Fire Alarm Strategy in Nursing Homes - 17 March 2026
Fire Safety Assessment or Fire Risk Assessment: Which One Do You Need? - 17 March 2026
Evacuation Times in Healthcare Facilities - 17 March 2026
Bed Evacuation and Bedrails - 17 March 2026
Fire Extinguishers vs Fire Blankets for Clothing Fires - 17 March 2026
Health and Safety Training Courses by Industry in Ireland - 17 March 2026
Benefits of Fire Prevention Training for Irish Businesses - 17 March 2026
Ski Evacuation Pads Guide for Irish Nursing Homes - 17 March 2026
Manual Handling Training by Industry: Where the Risk Is Highest - 17 March 2026
Stress Management Online Training for Irish Employers - 17 March 2026
Fire Awareness Training for Irish Schools and Early Years Services - 17 March 2026
How to Keep Your Workplace Safe: Employer Guide for Ireland - 17 March 2026
Fire Safety in Nursing Homes: Guide for Irish Providers - 17 March 2026
The Importance of Risk Assessments - 17 March 2026
Two and a Half Minutes to Evacuation in a Nursing Home? - 17 March 2026
Healthcare Fire Drills: Why Staff Should Not Be Used as Practice Patients - 3 March 2026
Fire Doors in Healthcare Facilities - 3 March 2026
TGD B 2024 Volume 1 Reprinted Edition: All 37 Fixes - 9 January 2026
Healthcare Evacuation Prioritisation and Assistance - 19 March 2024
Paediatric First Aid Courses: Who Needs Them in Ireland? - 11 June 2021
Why Health and Safety Training Matters for Irish Employers - 15 April 2020
Why Every Business in Ireland Needs a Fire Safety Plan - 3 April 2020
