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Safety Matters is a leading provider of outsourced consultancy and training, providing services for

Patricia Casey the Director of Safety Matters has worked in the Industry since 2003 and has over 15 years experience in health and safety management and training, she has a B.Sc. Honours Degree in Environmental Science and an Honours Post Graduate Diploma in Safety & Ergonomics from University of Limerick, she has trained and is still tutoring with Kerry ETB since 2005 mentoring and tutoring students and businesss in the Kerry region and beyond, Safety Matters is made up of a team of 5 people each specializing in different industries, from Fire Officers/ Inspection/ emergency response specialists to engineering, healthcare, education and software specialists. Patricia is dedicated to providing a quality and professional service keeping you safe and compliant. Safety Matters is a company who can advise and guide you through all you training and safety Legislative requirements, by email and telephone service

12/03/2026

🧼 Keep It Clean—Is Your Food Business HACCP Ready? 🧼

In the food industry, personal hygiene isn’t just good practice—it’s a legal requirement. Maintaining high hygiene standards protects your customers, your reputation, and your business. Prevent food contamination and stay compliant with HACCP by reinforcing these essential practices:

✔️ Ensure proper and frequent handwashing at key times throughout the day
✔️ Provide regular hygiene and HACCP refresher training for all food handlers
✔️ Enforce strict rules on nails, jewellery, hair coverings & clean uniforms
✔️ Supply adequate handwashing stations with soap and hygienic drying facilities
✔️ Encourage staff to report illness immediately to prevent foodborne outbreaks

Effective hygiene helps prevent the spread of harmful bacteria like Salmonella, E. coli, and Norovirus—reducing the risk of cross-contamination and ensuring compliance with Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) and HACCP regulations.

Remember: Poor hygiene can lead to serious consequences, including fines, legal action, reputational damage, or even business closure.

Build a culture of food safety by training your team, conducting regular checks, and leading by example.

Safety Matters offers HACCP Level 1 & Level 2 training for food handlers and supervisors across cafés, shops, hotels, and healthcare settings.

Visit our training section to learn more or enrol today!

03/03/2026

📢 Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) Course

Are you working in construction or taking on the role of Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage? Make sure you have the knowledge and competencies required under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.

Our PSCS Course is designed to give participants the practical skills and legal understanding needed to confidently carry out the duties of a PSCS.

This course covers:

✔️ Health & Safety Legislation
✔️ Duties of the Client, PSDP, Designers, Contractors & Employees
✔️ Role and responsibilities of the PSCS
✔️ Consultation and coordination requirements
✔️ Codes of Practice
✔️ Safety Files (AF1 & AF2)
✔️ Site Audits, Safety Meetings & Toolbox Talks
✔️ Accident reporting & accident logbooks
✔️ Traffic Management Plans
✔️ Method Statements & SSWPs
✔️ Scaffolding & safe use of ladders (GA4)
✔️ Working at height, MEWPs, harnesses & lanyards
✔️ Plant & Machinery (GA1, GA2, GA3)

To provide participants with the competencies necessary to discharge their duties as Project Supervisors for the Construction Stage (PSCS).

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
• Understand key legislative requirements
• Identify duties and responsibilities of all relevant parties
• Advise the Client appropriately
• Develop and implement a Construction Stage Safety & Health Plan
• Build a Safety Management System for the project
• Coordinate contractors and assess competence
• Complete required forms and documentation
• Compile and finalise the Safety File

💰 Cost: €400

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22/02/2026

🦺 Protect your team and improve workplace efficiency with our Manual Handling Training. This course provides employees with the practical skills needed to perform lifting and handling tasks safely, significantly reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.

By empowering your staff with the correct techniques, you ensure they can work comfortably and productively while maintaining a high standard of safety.

Course Highlights:
• Practical Instruction: Comprehensive training on safe lifting and manual handling practices.
• Certification: A Safety Matters Certificate is issued to all participants upon successful completion.
• Compliance: Refresher training is required every three years to maintain standards and safety awareness.

🦺 We still have some spaces available for our next Manual Handling Course.

🔗 Book today on our website: https://safetymatters.ie/book-course/manual-handling-05-03-2026/

14/02/2026

Best of Luck to the Kerry team and management in Allianz Football League Roinn 1 Round 3 this Saturday 14th of February. 🍀 Ciarraí Abú 🍀

10/02/2026

🦺 Visit https://safetymatters.ie/all-courses/ to check out our upcoming In-house courses.

01/02/2026

With its origins in the Celtic festival of Imbolc, St Brigid’s Day was the festival of fertility and marked the beginning of spring in Ireland. It signalled an end to the darkness of winter and ushered in a new season of hope and growth.

As such, people celebrated the day with a festive meal and a host of customs, all aimed at securing St Brigid’s protection and promise of new life and abundance for the year ahead.

Dedicated to preserving and sharing the traditions of life in rural Ireland in the 19th and 20th centuries, the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, has an exhibition of objects, archive photography and film footage depicting how this day was traditionally celebrated.

Clodagh Doyle, Keeper of the Irish Folklife Division, takes us through ten customs and traditions associated with St Brigid.

See more info and a nice video from National Museum of Ireland below:
www.museum.ie/en-IE/News/St-Brigids-Day

27/01/2026

Secure your business with the Safety Matters Peace of Mind Service Agreement. This comprehensive three-year package provides the essential tools and professional oversight needed to maintain the highest health and safety standards.

The agreement includes:
✓Comprehensive Audits: Detailed desktop and on-site health and safety inspections covering fire safety, machinery, equipment, and emergency procedures.
✓Specialized Construction Support: Provision of site-specific method statements, safety plans, site registers, and safety files.
✓Certified Training: Professional Health and Safety, Food Safety, and ✓Environmental training for your entire staff.
✓Annual Inspections: Two scheduled visits per year from experienced safety professionals to identify and resolve potential risks.

Invest in a safer workplace today. Visit the Safety Matters website to learn more about our service packages.

21/01/2026

💓 Be ready to save a life — and do it with confidence.
Sudden cardiac arrest doesn’t wait. It can happen anytime, to anyone — even young, healthy individuals. When that moment comes, your training could mean the difference between life and death.

📊 In Ireland, around 3,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen each year.
📉 Without CPR, survival rates plummet by 7–10% per minute.
⚡ With early defibrillation and CPR, survival can reach up to 70%!

At Safety Matters, we now offer the Cardiac First Response (CFR) Advanced Practitioner Course — certified by PHECC (Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council).

Course Includes:
Patient assessment & cardiac emergency response
Use of AEDs
CPR (adult/child/infant)
Airway obstruction & safe recovery position
Epinephrine auto-injector (Anaphylaxis)
Salbutamol (Inhalation) & Glucagon (Injection)
Stroke & heart attack recognition
Scene safety, communication & aspirin administration
Use of barrier devices and more

CFR Certificate valid for 2 years
Assessment follows the PHECC CFR Community standard

Visit safetymatters.ie to book your spot!

Visit cry.ie to learn more about cardiac screening and support services in Ireland.

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12/01/2026

🦺 Health & Safety Training: Not a One-Time Thing 🦺

Health and safety training isn’t just a box to tick — it’s an ongoing commitment to protecting people at work. Regular training keeps everyone alert to new risks, reinforces good habits, and builds a strong safety culture across all industries.

🔍 Why regular training matters:
✔️ Prevents accidents
✔️ Reinforces safe behaviours
✔️ Builds confidence and performance
✔️ Meets Irish & EU legal requirements
✔️ Prepares teams for new equipment and processes

📚 What effective training includes:
• Induction training for new starters
• Annual refresher courses
• Task-specific and machinery training
• Emergency response drills
• Toolbox talks & online learning

⚠️ Without regular training, risks increase:
❌ More injuries
❌ Inconsistent safety practices
❌ Reduced confidence
❌ Potential legal penalties

👷 Safety is everyone’s responsibility:
Employees, supervisors, and managers all play a role — from speaking up about hazards to leading by example and keeping training up to date.

✅ Key takeaway:
Regular health & safety training protects people, strengthens teams, and supports long-term success.

find out more at
https://safetymatters.ie/advice/why-regular-heal…ining-is-crucial/

📢 Train regularly. Work safely. Go home healthy.

07/01/2026

After-Christmas Stress: Supporting Employees Back to Work

The return to work after the Christmas break can be challenging. Short days, financial pressure, broken routines, and post-holiday fatigue can all affect employee wellbeing, focus, and morale.

Creating a supportive workplace during this transition helps employees settle back in, stay engaged, and perform at their best.

💭 Common after-Christmas challenges:
• Low energy and motivation
• Stress around finances and workload
• Difficulty re-establishing routines
• Mental fatigue and reduced concentration

How employers can help:
• Ease workloads in the first week back where possible
• Encourage realistic expectations and prioritisation
• Promote open conversations about wellbeing
• Remind staff of available supports
• Lead by example with a positive, understanding approach

Simple actions that make a difference:
• Short team check-ins
• Flexible start times where feasible
• Clear communication on goals and deadlines
• Encouraging breaks and healthy routines

Employees can also support themselves by:
• Setting small, achievable goals
• Rebuilding routines gradually
• Speaking up if feeling overwhelmed
• Supporting colleagues returning to work

Wellbeing doesn’t end with the holidays. A supportive return to work helps everyone start the year strong.

22/12/2025

Wishing you a season filled with joy, goodwill, and success.
Merry Christmas from all of us at Safety Matters

17/12/2025

🎄 December Electrical Safety Alert for Workplaces in Ireland 🔌

As festive decorations and electrical equipment ramp up this month, so do the risks. A little extra awareness can go a long way in keeping your workplace safe, compliant, and hazard-free throughout the holiday season.

Here’s a quick Electrical Safety Checklist for December:

Decorations
• Use CE-marked lights and inspect all cables for damage
• Switch off decorations when the building is unoccupied

Power Safety
• Avoid overloaded sockets
• Use surge-protected power strips
• Keep extension leads clear of carpets and walkways

Christmas Trees
• Keep real trees well-watered
• Use low-heat LED lights
• Position trees away from heaters and busy areas

Workplace Setup
• Keep switch rooms and fuse boxes accessible
• Ensure trained staff use electrical equipment
• Arrange maintenance with certified electricians

Emergency Preparedness
• Test alarms and check extinguishers
• Make sure staff know where circuit breakers are located

With a few simple precautions, workplaces across Ireland can enjoy a safe, festive, and worry-free December. Stay safe, stay aware, and keep the holiday spirit bright — not hazardous! ✨

Read more in our article: https://safetymatters.ie/news/december-electrical-safety-alert-for-workplaces-in-ireland/

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