chemicals hazards

How to prevent chemical hazards in the workplace ? Chemicals are an ubiquitous part of the modern workplace, with applications ranging from paints, sprays, inks, toners, and adhesives to an array of materials used in cleaning and maintenance, such as detergents and oils. While these substances are essential for various industrial processes, they also pose potential risks to the health and safety of employees. Any chemical, in gas, liquid, or solid form, that has the…

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confined space awareness

Working in confined spaces Confined spaces are not your typical workplace; they harbour risks that go far beyond the norm. While these hazards may not be entirely unique, the confined nature of these spaces magnifies them. A simple oversight in a confined space can lead to tragic accidents with severe consequences. Embrace a flexible approach to confined space safety and create a competent and safe workplace and workforce. What defines a confined space? Confined spaces…

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Back to School with Wellbeing in Mind Many of us are beginning to feel the inevitable end of summer anxiety, which brings with it the return to school for thousands of families all over the country. Returning to school can impact the whole household, and it’s important to plan how best to transition back into the routine while ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of the whole family.     Routine. Organising our working lives and our…

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Advice for Employees Working in Outoors? Working outside in the fresh air most definitely has its bonuses, especially when the sun is shining! It does however come with risks and hazards that indoor worker never have to consider.   Outdoor employees, who are they?   Construction workers Photo by Gregory Hayes on Unsplash Farmers  Gardeners  Environmental scientists/geologists/conservation workers/park rangers Outdoor employees are exposed to many types of hazards that depend on their type of work:   Geographic location  Season  Duration…

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Promote safety practice in the workplace

Promote safety practice in the workplace Around the world, nearly 2/3 of accidents at work are linked to behavioural problems (violation of procedures, failure to comply with safety rules, errors, etc.). It is therefore logical to think that changing these behaviours will reduce the number of accidents. But how can we recognise them? How can we transform them so that our professional sphere becomes safer? And how can we deal with those who, aware of…

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How to avoid common health and safety issues in the workplace?

How to avoid common health and safety issues in the workplace? Work-related injuries and illnesses can have serious effects on the lives of workers and their families, as well as on their employers. According to the International Labour Organization, more than 370 million people are injured or become ill in work-related accidents every year. The institution estimates that the cost of working days lost due to health and safety issues amounts to almost 4 per…

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Conflict resolution is a challenging area, but as a manager or supervisor, it comes with the job. Although it is challenging, it can extremely rewarding also. It’s another attribute that you can add to your skill set and an excellent addition to your personal development.

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construction workers wearing masks and helmets

Understanding Safety: How to Approach Worker Consultation ANDY TILLEARD EHS Consultant EazySAFE Worker consultation is a legal requirement within Irish health and safety legislation so that employers can carry out their duties in law to communicate workplace hazards and to promote occupational health and safety. Communications is a key component of any safety management system (both from the top-down and from the bottom-up) for employers, employees and third parties to be involved with the exchange…

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engineer meeting

Effective Safety Management: The Business Argument ANDY TILLEARD EHS Consultant EazySAFE Ireland has a good track record for accidents in the workplace. Data shows that Ireland has the lowest standardised incidence rates (per 100,000 employees) of fatal accidents at work for 2018 and averaged rates from 2015 – 2017 at 0.45 and 0.96 respectively. However, if you were related to any of the people who had been killed at work in these time frames here…

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smart ppe

Understanding Safety: What is smart PPE?  ANDY TILLEARD EHS Consultant EazySAFE PPE (personal protective equipment) has long been recognised as a useful tool in providing a barrier between a person and a hazard. We are all familiar with high visibility vests, hard hats and safety footwear which are probably the most common items of PPE used throughout the industry on a daily basis. Covid-19 has also raised our awareness of both PPE and RPE (respiratory protective equipment) in…

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