How should employers manage substance misuse at work?
Substance use policies and practices in the workplace are at a relatively early stage, and research and information in this area is limited. Our panel of experienced EHS practitioners give their insights on this highly sensitive issue:
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The Construction Safety Licencing Bill: What does it mean for the industry?
The Construction Safety Licencing Bill 2023, which is currently working its way through the Oireachtas, will bring about changes in training that will impact workers, employers and trainers. Amongst other things, it will create a new Licencing Authority. Our panel discusses the changes that are coming, the timeline for implementation and their likely impact
CSCS Location of Underground Services (LUGS) training
A review of the current Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has commenced. The first programme to be reviewed is the location of underground services. Sean outlines the progress to date and the changes bring brought about to make the programme more useful for the sector
Heavy vehicle safety: The benefits of reducing HGVs
Dublin City Council has implemented a scheme to reduce the movement of heavy goods vehicles in Dublin city centre – for environmental reasons and also to improve public safety. Niall outlines how the construction sector is impacted and how the industry can contribute to addressing the objectives of the DCC HGV strategy
Working at height: Raising the bar by developing scaffolding apprenticeship
Falls from height continue to be the biggest cause of fatal and serious accidents in the construction industry. A new initiative spearheaded by the National Scaffolding & Access Contractors (NASAC) is focused on increasing the competencies of scaffolders. Keith and John discuss what is involved and the progress to date