According to recent information published by the Health and Safety Authority, there are no exemptions or relaxations of the legislative requirements in respect of the Safety Health and Welfare Act 2005. This includes all statutory provisions for the workplace, fire, electrical, mechanical, lifting equipment and all workplace place equipment etc. […]
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MINIMUM WORKPLACE SAFETY HEALTH & WELFARE REQUIREMENTS
When we think of safety health and welfare in the workplace, most people think construction sites, chemicals, oil rigs etc. But the Safety Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 provides for the minimum requirements for all workplaces. So if you are a global company with 500 employees […]
Working With Electricity Safely
Health & Safety is paramount in every job, but especially so when working with electricity. When working with energised equipment or systems, always shut down energised equipment and systems. This is the safest thing to do. This will involve LOTO, Lock Out Tag Out. Click on the link for LOTO […]
REDUCE THE RISK AGAINST A COVID-19 CLAIM
I have just renewed my annual insurance for my business. My brokers have told me that I am not covered in the event of a COVID-19 Claim. Labour’s Brendan Howlin said businesses will not be able to reopen if they cannot avail of COVID-19 insurance. This affects some businesses more […]
WHAT IS COMPLIANCE
A lot of people ask me what is actually meant by Compliance?, what areas does it cover, is one area more important than another, is there an area that I should really ensure that I’m compliant in etc.? The answer is not very complex. Compliance for an organisation means […]
TICCbox Takeaway
This Friday we chat to Donal Sugrue, MD of DCS Group, an electrical and energy company based in Kerry. Donal gives his view on the biggest risk facing his business for the next 12/ 18 months. Check out what he likes to do at the weekend. https://vimeo.com/430698526
USEFUL TIPS ON FORK TRUCK SAFETY
FORK TRUCK SAFETY TIPS
RETURN TO WORK SAFELY HOSPITALITY
In the government’s reopening phases, restaurants and cafes are due to open in Phase 3 (June 29th), and hotels opening in Phase 4, (July 20th), provided they can abide by social distancing rules. So just in time, TICCbox invites you to a webinar on Tuesday, June 9th, at 10am to […]
