Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) have shown an experiment on Twitter demonstrating how a spillage of hand sanitiser can burn invisibly and unnoticed. The DFB spokesperson explained: "It's because of the alcohol content. Alcohol/ethanol burns with an almost invisible flame." "Dispensers should have an integrated drip tray, or tray underneath to catch spillages. Any spillages should [...]
We have all seen the stats and info-pics on the benefits of masks, but there are some individuals who, for various reasons, don't want to wear one. Whatever people choose to do in their private life, in the workplace there are some immediate requirements that leave little room for personal choice. The Government has set [...]
The Health and Safety Authority (the “HSA”) is the government agency with responsibility to ensure compliance with workplace health and safety (Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 (the “2005 Act”)). Its remit now includes ensuring compliance with the Return to Work Safely Protocol (the “Protocol”). In this article, we look at the four [...]
We have received a few concerned phone calls from employers who have employees returning from abroad. The current Government regulations require anyone coming into the country to self-isolate for 14 days. As an employer you are obliged to let your employee do this before allowing them return to the workplace. The question is are you, [...]
The 'Wear a Damn Mask' campaign is gaining traction in the U.S. as high profile celebrities join the social media train to convince the public to wear a mask in public. Meanwhile in Ireland there seems to be a resistance to wearing a mask, predominantly based on the opinion that if it 'doesn't protect me [...]
What happens if I open my business before the scheduled date? It's a question we get a lot in ESA. A business in Limerick did just that and were quickly closed down and here is why. The tanning salon is reported to have opened last week despite the fact that beauty salons, to include tanning [...]
Lean Business Continuity Voucher Overview The Lean Business Continuity Voucher is available to eligible companies to access up to €2,500 in training or advisory services support related to the continued operation of their businesses during the current pandemic. The voucher may be used to obtain services from ESA. The services may be in the form of [...]
Due current circumstances and the ongoing pandemic the spread of viruses and disease has undoubtedly come under the spot light in recent months. From the information that we have, we know that Covid 19 has been a relatively new virus that came into our lives from 2019/2020 and this has led us to consider the [...]
It is difficult trying to manage your business right now in tandem with navigating the ever-evolving Covid-19 safety requirements. ESA have developed a response pack containing a template structure to allow you ensure your business is incorporating current best practice. We also offer a host of online courses including infection control, safety representative training, first [...]
Working from home has its pros and cons; meetings with clients that don't require 6am alarms and being able to play with the kids on your lunch break are some of them. That said we have to remember that working from home doesn't necessarily mean that you can wear your pjs for that 9am meeting [...]