Donegal Safety Services Ltd

01/01/2026

30/12/2025

As another year draws to a close it is important to take stock and count our blessings. Here are some or ours...

18/12/2025

Candles may look pretty but they are a cause of home fires. Remember, a candle is an open flame, which means that it can ignite anything that can burn.

IF YOU DO BURN CANCLES MAKE SURE YOU...
🔥 Always use a candle holder that is sturdy, and won't tip over easily
🔥 Ensure candles are out of reach of pets and children
🔥 Never leave them unattended in a room
🔥 Place candle holder on an uncluttered surface, it at least one meter from anything flammable such as curtains, furniture, cards or decorations
🔥 Only use in rooms which have a working smoke alarm
🔥 Blow out all candles before going to bed. Avoid using candles in the bedroom.
🔥 Think about using LED candles in your home. They look real and are much safer!

16/12/2025

STAY SAFE THIS CHRISTMAS...

🎄 Use surge-protected multi-gang extensions and don't overload them

🎄 If using lights outside check that they are designed for outside use. They need to have ingress protection (IP) and a CE safety mark.

🎄 Have outdoor sockets installed by a registered and competent electrician.

🎄 Do not run cables through doors or windows as this could damage the cables.

🎄 Do not leave lights on in an unoccupied building or when you are in bed.

🎄 DO NOT TAKE ANY CHANCES WITH ELECTRICITY. REPLACE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT.

11/12/2025

The Health and Social Work Sector accounts for nearly 20% of all workplace injuries reported to the HSA each year. Reported incidents indicate three main accident triggers in the healthcare sector: of which manual handling (patient handling and handling of inanimate loads) is the top reported injury”. (www.HSA.ie)

This People Movement and Handling course will provide delegates with the knowledge and skills they need to apply the correct techniques used in people movement and handling.

Our course is HSA (Health & Safety Authority) compliant and is taught by experienced QQI People Handing Instructors who will tailor the content of the course to your needs.

This course is suitable for employees of all levels whose job involves the moving, handling and supporting people in the workplace, including all healthcare, social care, community care and teachers.

Contact us now to discuss what we can do for you:
📞 0874170941
📧 info@donegalsafetyservices.ie
👉 https://donegalsafetyservices.ie/course/people-movement-and-handling/

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09/12/2025

The HSE describes Strep A as Group A Streptococcal Infection and says it is a bacterial infection usually found in the throat or skin. In some cases, the virus can go on to cause scarlet fever.

Parents should contact their GP if:
👉your child is getting worse
👉your child is feeding or eating much less than normal
👉your child has had a dry nappy for 12 hours or more or shows other signs of dehydration
👉your baby is under 3 months and has a temperature of 38°C, or is older than 3 months and has a temperature of 39°C or higher
your baby feels hotter than usual when you touch their back or chest, or feels sweaty
👉your child is very tired or irritable
The spread of bacteria can be reduced by good hand washing, especially after coughing and sneezing, before preparing foods and before eating.

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04/12/2025

Driver Safety Training is applicable to any organisation who operates or uses minibuses. This training aims to improve passenger safety by providing the necessary skills for those who have responsibility of driving passengers with disabilities.

It provides information to allow drivers to understand and meet the needs of their passengers, it also covers legal, practical and safety issues.

This Driver Safety Training course is a comprehensive training package delivered over three days, however modules can be taken from this to tailor a one or two day course as required.

Contact us now for further information:
📞 0874170941
📧 info@donegalsafetyservices.ie
🕸️ https://donegalsafetyservices.ie/course/driver-safety-training/

02/12/2025

Croup is most common in children under the age of 3 and can be very upsetting to children and parents.

Often, the most important treatment is to keep your child sitting up and reassure and comfort them, as laying down can make breathing more difficult.
Croup is spread through direct contact with an infected person or their body fluids.

A person with croup is usually contagious for about three days after symptoms start or until their fever disappears. If your child has croup, it's best to keep them home from school or other environments with lots of children for at least three days.

27/11/2025

Fire safety training is vital in the workplace, comprehensive fire safety training can help minimise the risk of fire occurring and help to safeguard employees and visitors.

Our Fire Warden training will focus on the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Warden within the workplace and in the event of a fire or emergency.

It will highlight the dangers associated with fire, fire prevention and the necessity of urgent action.

This training should be completed by nominated Fire Wardens and Deputy Fire Wardens within the workplace.

Visit our website or contact us now for further information:
🔎https://donegalsafetyservices.ie/course/fire-warden-course/
📞 0874170941
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📧 info@donegalsafetyservices.ie