For everyone with an interest in the safety, health and welfare of people at work, April 28th is an important date. It’s the date every year when trade union and employer groups worldwide, as well as individual organisations, remember those who have been killed or injured in work-related accidents.
In Ireland the figures are staggering. In the 5 year period between 2010 and 2014, 253 people have been killed in work-related accidents and many thousands more badly injured. Last year alone 56 people were killed. These are shocking statistics by any standards.
Colleagues from Congress, Ibec and the Health & Safety Authority will join together to mark the occasion with a national commemoration event in Dublin. We are asking you, as a key stakeholder, to join the efforts nationally. To the mark the day there are a range of initiatives that your organisation should consider including:
- Get involved by using the national Workers’ Memorial Day Ireland logo on your website, social media presence, presentations, email signatures, displays and in offices and workplaces
- In-house training sessions or a toolbox talk
- Website/Social Media/Newsletter content
- Guest speaker presentation to your staff
- Press release to your local/national media marking your event / the day
Electrical installations, if not properly maintained, can kill, injure and cause serious property damage. In Ireland, people are killed almost every year from contact with, or as a result of electricity. This Guidance-Note aims to assist employers, employees and others put in place a suitable regime for periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations to reduce the possibility of harm arising from the electrical installation in a workplace.
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IWEA's Annual Health & Safety Event will take place on Thursday 11th June 2015. The event will take place in the Hilton Dublin Airport Hotel, Malahide Road, Co. Dublin.
This event has significantly grown in size and popularity since 2011. On the day we will hear from a number of influential speakers on the challenges professionals are facing in the area of health & safety in the wind industry at this point in time. You will also hear from key stakeholders and policy makers and will have the opportunity to shape their views through a variety in interactive sessions. This event promises to be both thought provoking and practical, ensuring attendees leave informed on topical issues. Not to be missed.
This event provides great opportunities for network and business development, in particular through exhibition and sponsorship opportunities.
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For any queries on any of the above please contact Irene Canty 