Spotting the Signs Your Garage May Contain Asbestos

This entry was posted on 31 March, 2025.

Asbestos is a deadly material that was banned in Ireland in the late 1990s, meaning from that point, it could no longer be used in construction. However, in structures across Ireland built before the year 2000, it still hides, potentially posing a risk to anyone ... READ MORE

Ridding the World of Asbestos Waste

This entry was posted on 12 March, 2025.

While the deadly material that is asbestos was outlawed at the end of the 1990s, it remains as big a danger as ever. According to the European Commission, the EU contains more than 100 million tonnes of it still exists. In fact, it’s still being mined in ... READ MORE

What Should Employers Do When Asbestos Limits Are Exceeded?

This entry was posted on 28 February, 2025.

If you’re a business owner in Ireland that employs people, you have a duty of care to your staff to ensure that your workplace is safe. One threat to workplace safety is asbestos exposure, which poses a serious health risk. In fact, it can lead to ... READ MORE

Asbestos Exposure in Ireland: Still a Very Real Threat

This entry was posted on 06 February, 2025.

Given that asbestos was banned from Irish construction more than 25 years ago, you’d be forgiven for assuming that it was no longer a problem in the modern day. However, that’s not the case, as asbestos exposure continues to represent a major threat to ... READ MORE

How to Arrange an Asbestos Survey in Ireland

This entry was posted on 28 January, 2025.

Given that asbestos was banned in Ireland in 2000, you might expect the dangers associated with the hazardous material to be on the decline. However, that’s not the case, as it still lingers in the approximate 80% of buildings in Ireland that were built in ... READ MORE

Asbestos-filled Grain Dryer Demolished in New Ross

This entry was posted on 03 January, 2025.

Despite the substance being banned in Ireland since 2000, asbestos still poses a major health risk, particularly in older buildings across Ireland. As such, the recent demolition of an asbestos-filled grain dryer in New Ross provides a real-world example of how ... READ MORE

What is a Work Risk Assessment?

This entry was posted on 31 December, 2024.

At OHSS Safety Consultants, we are committed to providing tailored health and occupational safety solutions to help businesses navigate their legal and ethical responsibilities. One of the main tools in creating a safe working environment is the work risk ... READ MORE

What is a Safety Statement?

This entry was posted on 02 December, 2024.

Ensuring health and safety in work settings is not just a legal obligation for businesses in Ireland. Central to this is the safety statement, which represents a comprehensive document that outlines how a company manages safety and health in the workplace. But ... READ MORE

Asbestos: A Global Waste Problem

This entry was posted on 29 November, 2024.

Once hailed for its durability and heat resistance, asbestos has become a global environmental and health challenge that needs to be dealt with. Widely used in construction and manufacturing throughout the 20th century, it’s a mineral that poses significant ... READ MORE

Asbestos Dump Golf Club Awarded a €110k Sports Grant

This entry was posted on 01 November, 2024.

In a recent development, Kilkenny Golf Club - which is currently under investigation for unauthorised demolition of a house and improper asbestos disposal - has been awarded a €110,591 sports grant to develop a full practice hub facility. In 2016, the ... READ MORE

Page 4 of 31

First
« Previous
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Next »
Last

Blog