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FIRST AID KITS FOR IRISH WORKPLACES | EMPLOYER'S GUIDE
Part of the SafeHands Workplace First Aid Employer's Guide Series A well-stocked first aid kit is an essential part of...
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO IRISH HACCP CERTIFICATION FOR FOOD BUSINESSES
This month’s bookings are full. The kitchen is running at capacity. Three temporary staff started this week and two more...
CPR AND AED REQUIREMENTS FOR DENTAL PRACTICES | EMPLOYER'S GUIDE
Cardiac arrest is rare in dental practices, but when it does occur, every second counts. Having staff who know how to...
CERTIFIED FIRST AID RESPONDER IRELAND: A RECOGNISED WORKPLACE QUALIFICATION
The average ambulance response time in Ireland varies by location – and in the minutes between a medical emergency and the...
14 ENFORCEMENT ORDERS ISSUED OVER SERIOUS FOOD SAFETY FAILURES IN JUNE
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has revealed that 13 Closure Orders and one Prohibition Order were issued to...
COMMON HACCP MISTAKES THAT LEAD TO CLOSURE ORDERS | EMPLOYER'S GUIDE
Every year, food businesses across Ireland receive Closure Orders for breaches of food safety legislation. While the...
SAFE LIFTING TECHNIQUES IN THE WORKPLACE | EMPLOYER'S GUIDE
Poor lifting techniques are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in Ireland. Every day, employees across...
PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS IN IRELAND | EMPLOYER'S GUIDE
Children can become ill or injured without warning. From falls and bumps to choking incidents, allergic reactions, and...
ONSITE PEOPLE AND PATIENT HANDLING TRAINING IN IRELAND: SAFE PRACTICES FOR HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
From the patient's perspective, being moved by someone who is uncertain, rushed, or using poor technique is frightening....
FIRE SAFETY IN COMMERCIAL KITCHENS – COMMON RISKS AND PREVENTION | EMPLOYER'S GUIDE
Commercial kitchens are among the highest-risk workplace environments for fire. Open flames, hot surfaces, cooking oils,...
WORKPLACE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING IN IRELAND: COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYEE TRAINING
The alarm goes off. Half the team looks around waiting for someone else to act. One person heads back to their desk to grab...
SEVEN FOOD BUSINESSES ORDERED TO CLOSE IN MAY OVER SERIOUS FOOD SAFETY BREACHES
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has announced that seven food businesses were served Closure Orders during May...