Health & Safety Matters 'Consultancy & Training'

09/02/2015

"TEXT NECK"
(It can affect your back & neck!!)

Please read on for more helpful and preventative tips.

Repeatedly bending your head forward to operate a smartphone or other devices may lead to poor posture, a problem some are referring to as "text neck."

03/12/2014

Great natural cures for Winter illnesses!!

(Please read on for ways to enhance your immune system 'naturally'......)

Flu season is just around the corner and there are many ways to enhance your immune system naturally! Don’t let the headlines scare you… your amazing body was built to fight off infections if you treat it well. You are not destined to get influenza! I believe for most individuals, there are bett…

13/11/2014

European-wide safety information on 'Working Safely with Dangerous Substances at Work'.

Dangerous substances – meaning any liquid, gas or solid that poses a risk to workers’ health or safety – can be found in nearly all workplaces....

13/11/2014

Did you know that 'Fats in Coconut Oil can Boost Brain Function'!! (Read on for full details......)

Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs), the primary type of fat found within coconut oil, have been found to boost cognitive performance in…

07/10/2014

The European 'Health & Safety' Week: {20 - 24th OCTOBER}

THEME: MANAGING STRESS

AND REMEMBER BE ACTIVE, YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLES LIVES.........

It’s not long now until the European Week for Safety and Health at Work is upon us. The Week is set to be full of awareness-raising events and...

29/09/2014

Fantastic result for Team Europe - with Irishman Paul McGinley at the helm!!

Congratulations to Team Europe on a fantastic victory today

15/09/2014

'How Chronic, Prolonged Sitting Negatively Affects Your Body!'.

Read on for many more tips on how to manage this safely; starting with the basic premise of moving more often, rest breaks, etc.

Last week, over the course of two days, I made the long drive from Hudson, MA to Jupiter, FL. Suffice it to say that all those hours in the car gave me a newfound appreciation (or distaste?) for just how hard sitting is on the body. As such, it was really timely when my friend […]

03/09/2014

Great 'Back to School ' Tips; from our colleagues at Lawlor Clinic (Portlaoise & Dublin).

Promoting healthier kids and preventing injuries.

All your comments are welcome - Health & Safety Matters (HSM)!!

Our top tips for all the students going back to school this autumn. Try these out to give your child the best start for the new school year!

27/08/2014

Psychosocial risks (at work!).

Napo in 'When stress strikes'.

18/07/2014

Managing Stress at Work is also a Employers responsibility - so the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has attached comprehensive informational literature to help facilitate this all important issue - including best practice guides etc....

Based on the available literature and examples of good practices collected, the following�three guides�were produced to help employers and...

18/07/2014

Guide to the 'Importance of Vitamin D in our Diets'!! (Read on for more insightful tips)

The Vitamin D Guide

19/05/2014

All 'LAPTOP' users; follow theses ergonomic tips (enclosed) to prevent neck & back pain!!

Try them out and report back.

Working a lot on your PC while on the go? Make sure you follow these safety tips. Get fit for mobile working!