Asbestos represents the biggest workplace health and safety threat in existence and it has been for decades. Heralded as a ‘wonder material’ during the 60s and 70s, it’s something that you’ll still find in homes and business premises across ... READ MORE
When it comes to business priorities, one thing that should always be at the forefront of your thinking is occupational hygiene. It’s an applied science that deals with the understanding of workplace safety matters, focusing on things like hazard ... READ MORE
At OHSS, we’ve been helping to protect Irish businesses and their staff for over 20 years. The occupational safety services we offer are designed to help companies work more safely while also minimising the chances of disease and injury. In this blog, we ... READ MORE
Asbestos abatement companies in the 21st century are as busy as they have ever been, despite the material being banned in construction since 1998. Why? Well, that’s because the material still represents the biggest workplace killer in existence. It’s a ... READ MORE
When employees are exposed to high levels of vibration or noise, it represents a health and safety in work issue that needs to be addressed. The inner ear, in particular, can become damaged and result in permanent hearing loss and the vibration caused by certain ... READ MORE
You may have heard about the dangers of asbestos before, you may not. If you haven’t worked in construction, you’re likely to have never needed to. However, it’s something that kills thousands around the world each year. The fibrous material ... READ MORE
At OHSS, we’re on a mission to educate the Irish public about the fact that despite being banned at the turn of the century, asbestos still represents a major danger to the health of anyone who comes into contact with it. Today we bring you another news ... READ MORE
At OHSS, we regularly bring you blogs like this one to educate our readers about the dangers of asbestos exposure. In this particular article, we look at the fact that despite all the warnings, some building professionals still aren’t giving the matter due ... READ MORE
Asbestos removal and disposal represents a very real and present danger to anyone who owns or works in a business premises in Ireland. Despite being banned from use in construction in 1998, asbestos is still the biggest killer in the workplace, so building owners ... READ MORE
At OHSS, we are occupational safety consultants and we’ve been protecting Irish businesses for over two decades. In this blog, we look at the responsibilities employers have in the home-working environment which has become commonplace due to social ... READ MORE