Asbestos We have over 15 years experience in the field of occupational health and safety and part of our work involves dealing with the hazardous material that is asbestos. Following protocol when dealing with this known carcinogen is imperative as any ... READ MORE
Right up to the 1980's, asbestos was a common building material and this is because there was no awareness of the dangers present in Asbestos. In terms of asbestos cement pipes, the story is the same and, since not every bit of pipe has been replaced yet, it means ... READ MORE
In terms of occupational health, exposure to asbestos is the biggest killer of the modern age. At OHSS Safety Consultants Ireland, we assist in all aspects of asbestos management and all of the many laws that govern the handling of this most dangerous of ... READ MORE
At OHSS Safety Consultants Ireland, we have been assisting companies in the safe management, removal and disposal of the extremely hazardous paradigm of asbestos since 2001. There are many aspects and rules governing the handling of asbestos for very good reason, ... READ MORE
At OHSS Safety Consultants Ireland, we are accredited to ISO17020, which relates to the surveying and risk assessments for asbestos in commercial premises. This certification positions us perfectly to offer the very highest standards in surveying, analysis, ... READ MORE
At OHSS Safety Consultants Ireland, amongst the many Health & Safety services we offer, we provide advice and guidance on the safety requirements and necessary protocols that surround the hazardous material that is asbestos. During our work, we get asked many ... READ MORE
Since 2001, at Occupational Health & Safety Services (OHSS), we have offered occupational hygiene services and everything that this entails to the Irish commercial world. There is much to the umbrella term of ‘Occupational Hygiene & Safety’, ... READ MORE
For many years, asbestos was used as a building material as it was unknown the dangers asbestos poised to human health. Today many homes and buildings in Ireland still have asbestos within them. Asbestos - In its natural state, and left ... READ MORE
When it comes to this asbestos, there are some common misconceptions which can actually be dangerous considering the dangerous nature of the material we are dealing with. Where is it found? - Before the 1980s, asbestos was widely used as insulation in ... READ MORE
According to recent UK figures, it’s thought that around 2,000 lung cancer deaths each year can be attributed to prolonged asbestos exposure. The dangers of asbestos was unknown for decades, and during this time many builders, homeowners, and ... READ MORE