Guardian Safety

Employee out injured for more than 3 days? That's reportable to the HSA. Weekends count, the day of the accident doesn't. Report within 10 working days and keep records for 10 years. Do your supervisors know the rules? #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyOfficer

Grinding and cutting discs are not interchangeable. Right disc, rated for the machine's speed, checked for damage, guard on, eye protection worn. And only trained people should change wheels. Half-day Abrasive Wheels course, max 12 per class. #AbrasiveWheels #ToolSafety

Putting up Christmas lights or clearing gutters this week? Falls from height were one of the top three causes of work-related deaths in Ireland in 2025. Check the ladder, firm ground, 1 out per 4 up, three points of contact, no high winds. #WorkingAtHeight #LadderSafety

12 Closure Orders were served on Irish food businesses in September. Pests, poor cleaning, no HACCP system and untrained staff were among the reasons. All preventable. Train new staff before the Christmas rush. #FoodSafety #HACCP

A swallowed button battery can cause severe internal burns in as little as two hours. Keep spares out of reach, check toy battery covers are secure, and if you suspect one's been swallowed, go straight to A&E. #ChildSafety #PaediatricFirstAid

Someone collapses at home and isn't breathing normally. Call 112/999 on speaker. Push hard and fast in the centre of the chest. Get the nearest defibrillator. Would you have the confidence to start? #CPR #FirstAid

Myth: if it doesn't hurt, the noise isn't harming you. Fact: noise-induced hearing loss is slow, painless and permanent. Action at 80 dB(A). Hearing protection at 85. Never above 87. #NoiseAtWork #MythVsFact

Laptop on the sofa again? Irish employers must make sure remote workers' set-ups are assessed by a competent person. It can even be done by webcam. Top of screen at eye level, feet flat, move every 30 minutes. #HomeWorking #DSE

Wet leaves + dark evenings = the season of slips and trips. Sweep entrances, check outdoor lighting, lay flat matting and plan your gritting before the first frost. #SlipsAndTrips #WorkplaceSafety

Tighter EU Listeria limits now apply to ready-to-eat foods for their whole shelf life. The FSAI expects more recalls. Check your cleaning, separation, fridge records and shelf-life validation now. #FoodSafety #Listeria

Winter vomiting bug season is coming. Alcohol gel does not kill norovirus. Wash hands with soap and water, clean with a bleach-based cleaner, and stay off work or school until 48 hours after symptoms stop. #Norovirus #InfectionControl

Halloween burn? Cool it under running water for 20 minutes. No ice, butter or creams. Once cooled, cover loosely with cling film. Call 112 or 999 for serious burns. And use LED candles in pumpkins. #Halloween #FirstAid

Myth: any extinguisher puts out any fire. Fact: water on burning cooking oil can make it far worse. Know your extinguisher types, get them serviced annually and train your team before they need it. #FireSafety #MythVsFact

An employee tells you she's pregnant. Do you know your next step? Irish law requires a specific risk assessment of her job: lifting, standing, chemicals, night work. Review it as the pregnancy progresses. We can do it for you. #PregnancyAtWork #RiskAssessment

If the fire alarm sounded now, how would a colleague who can't use the stairs get out? An evacuation chair only works if your team is trained to use it. Our on-site Evacuation Chair training covers PEEPs, safe transfers and stair descent. #FireSafety #EvacuationChair

Christmas temps start soon, and they often get the heaviest jobs. Irish law requires employers to avoid manual handling where possible, assess the risk and train staff. Temps included. Our online Manual Handling course fits in before day one. #ManualHandling #SeasonalWork

Heaters, extension leads, festive decorations: winter adds fire risk at work. When the alarm sounds, are your fire wardens trained to sweep their area, lead the evacuation and carry out a roll call? Fire Warden training: at our Dublin centre, online or on site. #FireSafety

The clocks went back last night. Use it as your reminder: test your smoke alarms today. - Press the test button on every alarm - At least one on every floor - Replace any that don't sound - Agree an escape plan Then test weekly. #FireSafety #SmokeAlarm

Myth: mixing cleaning products makes them stronger. Fact: it can release toxic gas. Bleach + ammonia = chloramine gases. Bleach + acidic cleaners = chlorine gas. Never mix, never decant into unlabelled bottles, and always read the label. #ChemicalSafety

Clocks go back on Sunday. Darker evenings mean more slips, trips and car park incidents. This week: - Check outdoor lighting - Clear wet leaves - Separate people and vehicles - Review lone working Is your safety statement up to date? #WorkplaceSafety