CANCER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN URGES FARMERS TO BE ‘SUN SMART’
Bord Bia, in partnership with the HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and Healthy Ireland, has launched a campaign to raise awareness around cancer among farmers, that will run throughout the summer to encourage them to protect their skin while working...
MANAGING PSYCHOSOCIAL RISKS OF OVERWORK AND BURNOUT
The EAP Institute is organising a two-hour interactive online training session on managing the psychosocial risks of overwork and burnout, designed for professionals, HR leaders, and wellbeing advocates looking to create...
ICTU MEETS OPPOSITION ON GOVT BACKTRACKING ON WORKERS’ RIGHTS
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) met with Opposition parties in May to discuss concerns about what the union described as “the Government's continued erosion of workers' rights”. The cross-party meeting on 15 May saw a senior team of union leaders, led by...
HSA CAUTIONS OUTDOOR WORKERS FOLLOWING SHARP RISE IN FATALITIES
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is urging outdoor workers to take extra precautions following a significant increase in work-related fatalities in recent weeks. The latest figures from the HSA show a concerning rise in...
NATIONAL WORKPLACE WELLBEING DAY TO ‘CELEBRATE CONNECTION’
Ibec is calling on all businesses in Ireland to register now for this year’s National Workplace Wellbeing Day on Wednesday 30 April, which will once again offer organisations the opportunity to rebalance and refocus on supports that will benefit the social, mental,...
‘Migraine in the Workplace for Employees’ Survey
Migraine Ireland will release the preliminary results of their new ‘Migraine in the Workplace for Employees’ survey during the patient charity's Irish Migraine Awareness Week, which runs from 8-12 September. ‘Migraine 101: Back to Basics’ is the theme of Irish...
PRACTICAL GO-TO GUIDE ON HEALTH & SAFETY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
‘Safety Sorted’ is designed as a practical, no-nonsense guide and road map through health and safety for small businesses, according to its author Mary Darlington, BSc, CFIOSH, a chartered health and safety consultant. "As well as running a small business, delivering...
SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024 NOMINATIONS OPEN
Nominations are now open for the Safety Representative of the Year Award 2024, recently launched by the National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) in association with The Cpl Institute. The Safety Representative of the Year winner will be presented with a Certificate...
STUDY ZOOMS IN ON INCREASED FATIGUE DURING ON-SCREEN MEETINGS
A new study by a research team at University of Galway has found that people who took part in meetings on Zoom became more fatigued when they saw themselves on-screen. The findings will offer practical insights for organisations...
ORGANISATIONS URGED TO FOSTER A CULTURE OF SAFETY
To mark this year's Workers Memorial Day (29 April), the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has called on more employers across all sectors to appoint safety representatives within their workplaces. Organisations are being...
LARGE DROP IN SETTLEMENT COSTS THROUGH INJURIES RESOLUTION BOARD
The average cost of settling claims through the Injuries Resolution Board decreased by 33% in 2022 in comparison to 2020, according to the latest report from the Central Bank. Dara Calleary, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, says...
HSA CAMPAIGNS TO PROMOTE FARM MACHINERY SAFETY AWARENESS
A farm safety awareness campaign has been jointly rolled out by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Health and Safety Authority to focus on promoting behavioural change when operating farm vehicles and...
