Vaccinating against workplaces issues
Vaccinating against Workplace issues LISA QUINN O'FLAHERTY Solicitor Fitzsimons Redmond As businesses reopen, and employers contemplate bringing workers back to the physical workplace, there remains a duty to ensure a safe place of work for all employees and the people who come onto their premises. Precautions must be taken to protect workers and others from contracting Covid-19. One way of ensuring this is done safely is to request that all employees avail of a Covid-19 vaccination. It must be noted that the Department of Enterprise,…
A Checklist for Wellbeing
A Checklist for Wellbeing Alan White Wellness Consultant EazySAFE As we begin to return to normality, many of us are looking forward to doing the things that we used to enjoy, like meeting friends and colleagues, socialising and visiting places we haven’t been able to for a long time. For some it will mean the return to the workplace too. This is a very positive development for all of us, however when it comes to our…
Advice for employees working in the outdoors
Advice for employees working in the outdoors Gemma Doyle EHF Consultant EazySAFE Working outside in the fresh air most definitely has its bonuses, especially when the sun is shining! It does however come with risks and hazards that indoor worker never have to consider. Outdoor employees, who are they? Construction workers Farmers Gardeners Environmental scientists/geologists/conservation workers/park rangers Outdoor employees are exposed to many types of hazards that depend on their type of work: geographic location season duration of time spent outside …
Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Psychological Safety in the Workplace ALAN WHITE Wellness Consultant EazySAFE Psychological safety within organisations is when people feel comfortable being themselves and that they won’t be criticised for speaking their mind or sharing ideas. Our physical safety in the workplace is a vital element of an excellent working environment, but for people to truly reach their potential they also need to feel psychologically safe. When we feel psychologically safe in any environment we are able to be creative, take moderate risks…
The Right to Disconnect
The Right to Disconnect LISA QUINN O'FLAHERTY Solicitor Fitzsimons Redmond Ready access to technology, coupled with the steep rise in remote and hybrid work, has allowed the lines between work life and home life to become blurred. Many workers will check in on emails and take calls outside of their usual working hours. While flexibility from both employees and employers is particularly appreciated in times of crisis, an expectation to be always available can lead to stress and burn-out for employees. …
Fire Safety in the Home
Fire Safety in the Home GEMMA COLLINS DOYLE EHS Consultant EazySAFE We are in our homes a lot more these days, using a lot more energy and a lot more appliances! If you have never thought about fire safety in your home, then please do not put it off. Review it now and plan, it's never time wasted. Fire Safety in the Workplace I will be the first to admit, I would be more…