How to prevent display screen risks ?
How to prevent display screen risks ? We often talk about occupational risks related to manual jobs, but it is more rare to mention those caused by working on screen. Yet many employees spend up to nine hours a day behind a screen. Eye strain, musculo-skeletal disorders and stress can all be caused by poor posture in front of a screen. I. Risks associated with screen work: the current situation When the situation is not…
Hybrid Work Model
Hybrid Work Model GEMMA COLLINS DOYLE EHS Consultant EazySAFE In 2020 the world changed, in so many ways. While there were many negatives to what we have all had to deal with in the last two years, there is definitely some positives too. One of those positives (for most employees) was the ability to work from home. As workplaces start to reopen, companies are finding that their employees are not eager to give up working…
Planning Your Return to Work
Planning Your Return to work JENNY COLLINS EHS Consultant EazySAFE The Irish Government have issued an easing of COVID-19 restrictions with a phased return to the office, emphasising flexibility from 20 September 2021. This brings a lot of consideration and yet more change for Organisations. COVID-19 forced a mandatory ‘work from home’ arrangement from March 2020. Overnight, employers and employees had to create new ways of working and engaging from a distance, to regain autonomy…