5 Signs Your Workplace Fire Safety Is Outdated
Introduction Fire safety is a legal and moral responsibility for every employer in Ireland. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, workplaces must ensure safe evacuation and fire prevention measures. Yet many organisations only look at fire safety when inspections or insurance demand it. At PSTC, we regularly identify gaps in compliance. […]
Safety Representative Training in Ireland: The Essential Role of Safety Representatives
Ensuring a safe and healthy environment in the workplace is a shared responsibility. While employers have the primary obligation, employees also play a critical role in safeguarding their colleagues. Safety Representative Training in Ireland helps empower employees to take on this important role. Safety Representatives act as the link between the workforce and management, ensuring […]
Manual Handling Training: Why It’s More Than Just Lifting
Manual Handling Training: Why It’s More Than Just Lifting When people hear manual handling, they often think it’s just about lifting boxes. But in reality, it covers much more. From pushing and pulling to poor posture and repetitive tasks, manual handling plays a huge role in workplace safety. At Philip & Son Training Consultants (PSTC), […]
First Aid Requirements in Ireland: A Complete Guide for Employers
Introduction Ensuring first aid compliance in the workplace is not just a legal requirement but a crucial part of workplace safety. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 299/2007) set out the legal duties for first aid training, workplace first aid kits, and first aid rooms. Providing proper first […]