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The Role the EPA & Local Authorities Play in Hazardous Waste Management
This entry was posted on 31 October, 2023.
At OHSS, we work hard to protect Irish businesses and their workers from the biggest occupational health killer of our time - asbestos. Advising on the dangers and management of workplace asbestos in compliance with regulations, our team ensures that all ... READ MORE
What Happens When Asbestos is Repaired & Not Removed?
This entry was posted on 03 October, 2023.
We've been protecting Irish businesses from the ever-present danger of asbestos that still lurks in buildings across the country since 2001. Providing advice and guidance for all your workplace Health and Safety management plans, the OHSS team is on hand to ensure ... READ MORE
MEPs Adopt More Robust Asbestos Exposure Laws
This entry was posted on 28 September, 2023.
At OHSS, we bring you articles like this one to educate and highlight the ongoing threat presented by asbestos exposure. Today, we offer news from the EU that will result in workers being better protected from ACMs than ever before. New requirements have been ... READ MORE
Why & When Do I Need to Notify the HSA About Asbestos Work?
This entry was posted on 01 September, 2023.
The dangers associated with asbestos removal and disposal are significant, with just a single inhalation of airborne fibres having potentially lethal consequences. Asbestosis and mesothelioma are just two of the possible outcomes when a person is not given ... READ MORE
The Importance of Asbestos Surveys
This entry was posted on 31 August, 2023.
The OHSS team is regularly involved in the delivery of asbestos safety and management and occupational hygiene services to businesses across Ireland. We regularly bring you blogs like this one to provide insight into the work we do for our clients. One ... READ MORE
Asbestos Air Monitoring Explained
This entry was posted on 15 August, 2023.
At OHSS, we help businesses across Ireland protect themselves against the dangers of asbestos - a material that was used widely up until its banning at the end of the 20th century. Today, we look at one aspect of asbestos abatement in particular - asbestos ... READ MORE
Where Can Asbestos Be Found & Who's Most at Risk?
This entry was posted on 24 July, 2023.
Despite being banned since the 90s in construction and outlawed in all its forms in the EU since 2005, you might think that asbestos no longer represents a danger to people. However, it's still present in many buildings that were built before the ban. As such, ... READ MORE
Why Asbestos Regulations Must Change to Protect European Workers
This entry was posted on 10 July, 2023.
In line with the EU's climate change targets, some 35 million buildings are set to be renovated in the next seven years. The net result of this will be the risk of many, many more workers becoming exposed to potentially deadly asbestos in the coming years. Just ... READ MORE
OHSS Occupational Safety Training: Manual Handling
This entry was posted on 30 June, 2023.
When it comes to health and safety in work environments, there are many hazards to consider and safety regulations to abide by. It's why occupational safety training is so important across Ireland's many workplaces. The aspect of occupational health we're going to ... READ MORE
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments from OHSS
This entry was posted on 01 June, 2023.
Workplace risk assessments represent an essential part of workplace health and safety, as they offer an overview of the challenges faced. Safety regulations provide structure, however, it's risk assessments that offer insight into the exact issues that exist in ... READ MORE
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