Working from home, Tips for workstation set up.
6 January 2021
Working from home can have some challenges, but there are things you can do to minimise risks and improve your comfort and productivity. Even though many people are working from home unexpectedly, we must make sure that your home workspace meets legal requirements Organising your workspace You should try to have your workspace set-up at home […]
Managing Mental Health for Remote Workers
30 November 2020
Timely advice has been published by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) on virtual assessment of working conditions for remote workers. While there is concentration in the advice on the physical conditions and equipment needed it is a good idea to consider how to help reduce stress for employees as part of a health […]
Why is Microlearning the Future for Health & Safety Training?
19 November 2020
An accident at work is defined by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) as ‘An unplanned event resulting in death, or resulting in an injury such as a severe sprain or strain (for example, manual handling injuries), a laceration, a broken bone, concussion or unconsciousness. ‘An employer’s duties under the Safety, Health and Welfare at […]
Covid-19 Applying the Principles of Prevention (Part 2)
10 November 2020
Continuing on from my post on the 28th of October Covid-19 Applying the Principles of Prevention (Part 1) Part 2 The adaptation of the place of work to technical progress. The use of virtual conferencing and meeting technology is nothing new but it has seen a massive increase in uptake and implementation across many sectors […]