How Do People Become Exposed to Asbestos?

This entry was posted on 05 January, 2022.

At OHSS, we’ve been providing assistance to companies across Ireland, helping them remain compliant with asbestos regulations and protecting them from this most hazardous of substances since 2001. Our consultants can assist with asbestos monitoring, asbestos ... READ MORE



The 2021 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference

This entry was posted on 03 January, 2022.

At OHSS, we are the foremost providers of asbestos training and monitoring services in Ireland and today we’re here to tell you about the 16th Annual International Awareness Prevention Conference that was held over the 17th and 18th of September this ... READ MORE



Do Asbestos Pipes Present A Health Risk?

This entry was posted on 28 December, 2021.

Professional companies have long since been involved with asbestos removal and disposal, as the substance is extremely hazardous to health and is one that requires special handling when it is encountered. Believe it or not, nearly 10% of Ireland’s water ... READ MORE



Occupational Health and Safety Courses

This entry was posted on 11 December, 2021.

There are many occupational hazards in the workplace and businesses need to address these concerns of health and safety. Testing for the presence of toxic materials like asbestos is an important part of the process. When asbestos containing materials are disturbed ... READ MORE



What Are Workplace Safety Statements & Why Are They Needed?

This entry was posted on 26 November, 2021.

At OHSS, we’re experts in occupational safety and we’ve been helping Irish businesses with all matters relating to health and safety in work since 2001. In this brief article, we look at workplace safety statements, what they are and why they're ... READ MORE



Asbestos News : Deaths From Exposure In Ireland Doubled by 2020

This entry was posted on 25 October, 2021.

The research into the dangers of asbestos exposure was going on long before it was banned in Ireland’s construction industry in the late 1990s. However, despite all the good work done by asbestos abatement companies, the annual rate of deaths directly ... READ MORE



How Should I Go About Removing Asbestos From a Property?

This entry was posted on 04 October, 2021.

If you’re planning any demolition or renovation works on a property, then the chances are, the property was originally built before the asbestos ban. This means that before any work can commence, the asbestos surveyors need to be called in. The issue with ... READ MORE



Asbestos News : Contractor Jailed & Fined $94,000 for Cleanup

This entry was posted on 30 September, 2021.

At OHSS, we’re always creating blogs like this one to bring you advice, guidance and news about asbestos abatement matters. Today we’re bringing you a story that highlights the fact that not everyone fully understands or abides by the very necessary ... READ MORE



Chemical Safety & Exposure Monitoring Expertise from OHSS

This entry was posted on 15 September, 2021.

At OHSS, we are the health and safety in work experts and we use our extensive knowledge and experience to protect people and businesses across Ireland. Part of the many workplace health and safety matters we deal with are the chemical safety and exposure ... READ MORE



OHSS - Providing COVID-19 Services & Support Across Ireland

This entry was posted on 30 July, 2021.

At OHSS, we’ve been providing Irish businesses with health and occupational safety services for twenty years and the last two or so have given rise to unprecedented challenges. Covid-19 has forced employers to focus on implementing the measures required to ... READ MORE