It is expected that COVID 19 (C-19) compliance officers are going to become commonplace in workplaces when businesses in Ireland start reopening after the lockdown. In the Government’s newly released Return to Work Safely Protocol, companies and organisations are required to appoint a lead worker representative who is going to be responsible in ensuring that
Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, (General Application) Regulations 2007, employers are mandated by law to provide manual handling training to their staff. This is to minimise workplace injuries associated with handling or lifting objects. iSafe’s Manual Handling Instructor course adheres to the standards set by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA),
When constructing a building, several hazards may be encountered. Accidents, whether minor or major, may also happen. To lessen the chances of accidents happening, safety measures should be planned way before the construction begins. Ideally, the overall safety of the construction project should be tackled during the design process. This is where the critical role
The iSafe Fire Safety Instructor course provides learners with the skills and the knowledge required to deliver Fire Safety, Fire Warden and Fire Extinguisher training in the workplace. iSafe are one of Ireland’s leading providers of Fire Safety Instructor training courses. Our programme adheres to the standards set in the Safety, Health and Welfare at
It is expected that COVID 19 (C-19) compliance officers are going to become commonplace in workplaces when businesses in Ireland start reopening after the lockdown. In the Government’s newly released Return to Work Safely Protocol, companies and organisations are required to appoint a lead worker representative who is going to be responsible in ensuring that
It is expected that COVID 19 (C-19) compliance officers are going to become commonplace in workplaces when businesses in Ireland start reopening after the lockdown. In the Government’s newly released Return to Work Safely Protocol, companies and organisations are required to appoint a lead worker representative who is going to be responsible in ensuring that
Abrasive wheels are power tools which make tasks like grinding and cutting easier. Using these tools is not easy. Moreover, handling abrasive wheels come with some risk especially for those who are not trained to use them. According to reports, around 50% of the accidents involving abrasive wheels are caused by an unsafe work system
It is expected that COVID 19 (C-19) compliance officers are going to become commonplace in workplaces when businesses in Ireland start reopening after the lockdown. In the Government’s newly released Return to Work Safely Protocol, companies and organisations are required to appoint a lead worker representative who is going to be responsible in ensuring that
Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP) are essential in accessing hard to reach places. They have become the preferred choice over ladders and scaffoldings due to their safety and mobility. While MEWP may be safer as compared to ladders and scaffoldings, using them still comes with risks. To be more precise, workers using MEWPs, especially those
Work at height pertains to work where a person can be injured if they fall off from the place where they are situated - be it a place above or below ground level. Some examples of working at height include working on rooftops, ladders or adjacent to a deep excavation. Personnel who work at height