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There is no denying that the current global pandemic, COVID-19, has dramatically changed the way that nursing homes are functioning. From reduced staffing levels, additional cleaning procedures and a severe worry for residents’ health, there are many things that nursing homes are having to handle at this moment in time. You may find that due

These days, no matter how big or small your company is, your workers will face dangers that impact their health and safety. As an employer, the law requires you to provide any information, instruction or training that is needed to ensure the health and safety of your employees. So, more often than not, various training

As an employer, it goes without saying that you are responsible for the safety of your employees while they are in the workplace. To ensure you are doing all you can to protect everyone working at your premises, there will be various plans you need to have in place. One of these is a fire

As an employer, there is a lot of responsibility on your shoulders, and the law states that it is your duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of your employees. Specifically, under Section 19 of the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005, you must assess all risks in the workplace, and therefore,

Fire Compartment A fire compartment is part of a building constructed to provide a physical fire-resisting barrier to prevent the spread of fire and smoke to or from another part of the building. A compartment can be further sub-divided into sub-compartments to aid progressive evacuation. Where residents are dependent on staff assistance in the event