High Quality Occupational Safety Training in Ireland

This entry was posted on 29 June, 2021.

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 – failure to follow asbestos regulations puts lives at risk

This entry was posted on 03 June, 2021.

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



Vibrations Analysis & Noise Measurement Explained

This entry was posted on 03 June, 2021.

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



Asbestos - The Dangers and & The Regulations

This entry was posted on 06 May, 2021.

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



Asbestos : The Invisible Enemy that Hasn’t Gone Away

This entry was posted on 03 May, 2021.

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



Asbestos News : Contractor Set to Be Sentenced in Dublin

This entry was posted on 19 April, 2021.

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 Abatement - Reference Materials & Resources

This entry was posted on 08 April, 2021.

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



Home Working Risk Assessments in 2021

This entry was posted on 23 February, 2021.

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



Ergonomic Assessments - Protecting Your Employees

This entry was posted on 16 February, 2021.

When dealing with the task of maintaining health and safety in work, there are many things that can be done to achieve it. One such method is the ergonomic assessment, which concerns itself with how employees interact with their working ... READ MORE



New Asbestos Safety Training in 2021 from OHSS Safety Consultants

This entry was posted on 18 January, 2021.

At OHSS, we’re experienced in all aspects of asbestos removal and disposal consultation and we frequently offer training in accordance with all known asbestos regulations. We’re here to tell you that for 2021 we’re offering Asbestos Awareness and ... READ MORE