SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions

11/03/2026

🚨 4 Enforcement Orders issued to food businesses in February.

The FSAI has reported that Environmental Health Officers from the HSE served three Closure Orders and one Prohibition Order last month due to serious breaches of food safety legislation.

Inspectors found issues including:
❌ Rodent droppings near food
❌ A dead mouse under shelving
❌ Poor cleaning and hygiene practices
❌ Food without proper labelling or traceability

These issues are entirely preventable when your staff receive proper onsite Food Safety/HACCP training and certification.

Contact SafeHands today, and let us help you get inspection-ready.

📞 01-7979836 |📱 087-3823223 | ✉️ info@safehands.ie | 🌐 www.safehands.ie

The FSAI issued four enforcement orders to food businesses in February due to serious hygiene breaches. A reminder of the importance of Food Safety and HACCP training.

10/03/2026

🗑️ Don’t Let Waste Become a Food Safety Risk

Overflowing or uncovered bins can attract pests and spread harmful bacteria around your premises – and trigger Enforcement Orders.

✅ Keep bins covered at all times
✅ Empty them regularly before they overflow
✅ Keep bin areas clean and well maintained

Good waste management is a simple but essential part of your Food Safety/HACCP system.

👉 Train smart. Stay compliant. Book onsite Food Safety/HACCP Training with SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions today.

📞 01-7979836 |📱 087-3823223 | ✉️ info@safehands.ie | 🌐 www.safehands.ie

06/03/2026

🔥 Are You Cooking Chicken Safely in Your Food Business?

It carries a high food safety risk if not handled and cooked correctly. To protect customers from harmful bacteria like Salmonella and Campylobacter, chicken must reach a core temperature of at least 75°C.

Our latest SafeHands How-To Guide outlines the key steps food businesses should follow, including proper temperature checks, preventing cross-contamination, and meeting Food Safety/HACCP requirements.

Good food safety practices protect both your customers and your reputation – and keep your business inspection-ready.

💬 Contact SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions to learn how we support food businesses with onsite Food Safety/HACCP training and certification.

📞 01-7979836 |📱 087-3823223 | ✉️ info@safehands.ie | 🌐 www.safehands.ie

Cooking chicken safely is a legal requirement. Learn correct temperatures, HACCP controls, cross-contamination prevention, and what Environmental Health Officers expect.

03/03/2026

📦 Smart Stock Rotation Protects Your Food Business

FIFO (First In, First Out) helps prevent out-of-date food being used and reduces the risk of serving unsafe products.

✅ Rotate stock so older items are at the front
✅ Clearly label and date all deliveries and prepared food
✅ Check use-by dates regularly
✅ Remove out-of-date stock immediately

Weak stock control raises immediate red flags for Environmental Health Officers and can lead to enforcement action. Make FIFO part of your daily routine and protect your customers and your reputation.

👉 Ensure your team is inspection-ready with onsite Food Safety /HACCP Training and Certification from SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions. Enquire now.

📞 01-7979836 |📱 087-3823223 | ✉️ info@safehands.ie | 🌐 www.safehands.ie

27/02/2026

👩‍👧 Childcare manual handling isn’t the same as lifting boxes...

Children wriggle. They resist. They need comfort and communication.

SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions has been delivering childcare-specific manual handling training across Ireland for more than 20 years – helping protect your staff while keeping children safe and supported.

✅ Onsite training
✅ Up to 12 staff per session
✅ 3-year certification

Protect your team today. Contact us and be in SafeHands…

📞 01-7979836 |📱 087-3823223 | ✉️ info@safehands.ie | 🌐 www.safehands.ie

Specialised manual handling training for childcare staff in Ireland. Protect staff and children. On-site training. Enquire today.

25/02/2026

🦠 Pay Closer Attention to the Germ Hotspots 🧼

Door handles, POS (tills & card machines), fridge/freezer handles, these are touched constantly and can quickly spread bacteria around your food business's kitchen.

✅ Clean and sanitise high-touch points regularly
✅ Include them in your cleaning schedule
✅ Use the correct sanitiser and contact time
❌ Don’t overlook “small” surfaces – they’re often the dirtiest

Keeping high-touch surfaces clean is a simple HACCP control that helps protect customers, staff and your reputation.

👉 Need a hand? SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions delivers onsite Food Safety/HACCP Training and Certification to help keep your business compliant. Contact us today to book...

📞 01-7979836 |📱 087-3823223 | ✉️ info@safehands.ie | 🌐 www.safehands.ie

19/02/2026

Would your dental practice team know what to do if a patient collapsed in your waiting room?

Our latest YouTube video shows how SafeHands' First Aid for Dental Practices Training helps your whole team respond calmly and confidently to:
✅ Cardiac emergencies
✅ AED use
✅ CPR & airway management
✅ Real-life emergency scenarios

Train your full team. Protect your patients. Stay compliant.

🎥 Watch our new video now on our YouTube channel and get in touch to keep your dental practice patients in SadeHands...

📞 01-7979836 |📱 087-3823223 | ✉️ info@safehands.ie | 🌐 www.safehands.ie

Is your dental practice prepared for a medical emergency? From cardiac arrests to choking incidents, medical emergencies can strike without warning in any de...

17/02/2026

🔥 Reheated food must be hot all the way through – not just warm on the outside.

Cooked food held for service can allow bacteria to survive and multiply if isn't reheated properly.

✅ Reheat food to at least 75°C / 165°F
✅ Use a sanitised probe thermometer – steam and colour aren’t reliable
❌ Don’t reheat food more than once
❌ Never serve lukewarm reheated food

Reheating is a key Food Safety/HACCP control step – getting it wrong can put customers at risk and your business under scrutiny.

👉 Need support? SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions provides onsite Food Safety/HACCP Training and Certification to food businesses throughout Ireland – practical, compliant, and tailored to your business. Contact us to book.

📞 01-7979836 |📱 087-3823223 | ✉️ info@safehands.ie | 🌐 www.safehands.ie

11/02/2026

☕️Running a small café? Food safety doesn’t have to be complicated.

In our latest blog, we break down Food Safety/HACCP for small cafés in a simple, practical way, covering:

✅ The key food safety hazards to watch out for
✅ Easy daily checks & temperature controls
✅ Straightforward records that won’t eat up your time
✅ How to stay inspection-ready without the stress

At SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions, we specialise in simplified, café-friendly onsite Food Safety/HACCP training and certification that meet Irish legal requirements.

👉 Read the full blog and take the hassle out of HACCP with SafeHands.

📞 01-7979836 |📱 087-3823223 | ✉️ info@safehands.ie | 🌐 www.safehands.ie

HACCP for small cafes in Ireland. Simplified food safety management systems. Practical onsite training from SafeHands.

11/02/2026

🚨 Four food businesses closed in January due to serious food safety breaches

The FSAI has confirmed that Environmental Health Officers issued four Closure Orders in January for issues including rodent activity, poor hygiene standards and unsafe food practices.

These closures are a stark reminder that food safety isn’t optional – it’s a legal requirement.

At SafeHands Health and Safety Solutions, we provide onsite Food Safety/HACCP training with certification, helping food businesses stay compliant, audit-ready and confident in their day-to-day operations.

If you’re unsure whether your current food safety practices are up to standard, now is the time to act. Protect your customers, your reputation and your business – call us today and be in SafeHands...

📞 01-7979836 |📱 087-3823223 | ✉️ info@safehands.ie | 🌐 www.safehands.ie

Four food businesses were closed in January for hygiene breaches. Discover what went wrong and how onsite HACCP training can protect your business.

09/02/2026

Can you trace where your food came from – and where it went?

Food businesses must be able to track food one step back (your supplier) and one step forward (the dishes it’s used in). This is a key food safety requirement and critical if there’s ever a recall or food safety issue.

✅ Keep delivery dockets and invoices
✅ Record supplier details and batch/lot numbers
✅ Label and date food correctly
✅ Store records so they’re easy to access during inspections

Strong traceability protects your customers, your reputation, and your business.

👉 Need support? SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions provides onsite Food Safety/HACCP Training and Certification – practical, compliant, and tailored to your business. Contact us today to book.

📞 01-7979836 |📱 087-3823223 | ✉️ info@safehands.ie | 🌐 www.safehands.ie

05/02/2026

🔪Keep Raw and Ready-to-Eat Apart

Using the same chopping board for raw meat and ready-to-eat foods is a major cause of cross-contamination and foodborne illness.

✅ Use separate (ideally colour-coded) boards for raw meat or fish, cooked food, vegetables, and allergens
✅ Clean and sanitise boards between tasks
❌ Never prep ready-to-eat food on a board used for raw meat

Under HACCP, preventing cross-contamination is a critical control measure – getting it wrong can make customers seriously ill and put your business at risk.

👉 Need support? SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions provides onsite Food Safety/ HACCP Training and Certification – practical, compliant, and tailored to your business. Contact us today to book.

📞 01-7979836 |📱 087-3823223 | ✉️ info@safehands.ie | 🌐 www.safehands.ie