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EU-OSHA introduces new dangerous substances database

EU-OSHA introduces new dangerous substances database — check it out! Do you work with dangerous substances or manage people who do? Do you need more information on how to assess and manage the risks? If so, have a look at EU-OSHA’s comprehensive new database on practical tools and guidance on dangerous substances, with links to key…

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Irish construction experiences sharp increase in activity

Activity in Ireland’s construction sector increased at a sharper pace in July amid widespread reports of strengthening demand for services. enlarge the image to see the detail New orders continued to increase at a substantial pace and companies raised employment and purchasing activity accordingly, according to the Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) –…

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Power and powerlessness: a near-miss dissected

A near-miss on the railways that could easily have resulted in the death of several track workers was, in the end, simply the result of the person in charge being distracted and forgetting about safety. (Original Appearance: The Construction Index) Forward facing CCTV footage showing train 1D09 approaching the group of track workers (image courtesy of…

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CFOA Annual Conference 2018

It was great to meet the familiar and new faces of the different Irish Fire Services at last weeks CFO conference. The speaker’s delivered insightful talks on a wide variety of issues and solutions from around the world.  It was clear from a number of talks that, technology is playing a more decisive role in…

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