Health, Safety and Welfare
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Mobile towers: Raising standards

PASMA, the trade body for the mobile access tower industry, has launched a new initiative to help reduce the number of falls from height in the workplace. Michael Fern, PASMA’s social media & communications officer, explains more

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Additional eyecare benefits

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has developed new marketing materials to help employers to communicate the tangible additional benefits offered alongside employee eyecare.

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Certification from NSAI

Pilz Ireland was recently awarded Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001) certification from the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI). The award was presented by Minister John Perry, T.D.

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HSA launches online courses

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has launched its own e-learning portal (http://hsalearning.ie). It will host on-line health and safety courses aimed at employers, employees, teachers and students at all levels of education across a range of sectors.

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Young workers: Vigilance needed

With the holidays underway for many students around the country, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is urging employers to be extra vigilant when it comes to taking on young workers for the summer.

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In the picture on CLP legislation?

The transportation and storage of dangerous goods and chemicals poses fundamental health and safety issues. James Killerby, director of Hibiscus, a supplier of labels, warning diamonds and documentation for the transport and chemicals industry, explains how correct labelling is at the heart of safe practice.

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Flip-up welding headtop

Scott Safety has introduced the FH4 welding headtop – facial and respiratory protection for professionals in the welding industry.

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Welding headtop

Scott Safety has introduced a new welding headtop – facial and respiratory protection for professionals in the welding industry.

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Safe in the sun?

With many of us at last enjoying some summer sunshine, Deb has issued a timely reminder of the risks of solar radiation and skin cancer for outdoor workers and has introduced a new SunPROTECT Skin Safety Centre.

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Cushioning knee pads

For those who spend any amount of time kneeling in their work, the Redbacks non-foam based, work-trouser pocketed safety kneepad which maintains its maximum cushioning effect throughout consecutive or prolonged use, claims to help avoid osteoarthritis or even knee replacement.

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