GROW Training

23/03/2026

Hand hygiene is still the #1 way to prevent infection—yet it’s often rushed or skipped.

In both healthcare and food environments, proper handwashing:
✔ Protects vulnerable people
✔ Prevents contamination
✔ Maintains professional standards

Ask yourself:
👉 Are your staff trained in effective hand hygiene—or just told to do it?

At GROW Training, we focus on practical, real-world safety habits that stick.

22/03/2026

22/03/2026

Sunday Reset 🔄

A new week is loading… but first, take a moment to reset.

At Grow Training, we believe Sundays aren’t just for slowing down — they’re for setting intentions, reflecting on progress, and preparing to grow stronger in the week ahead.

✨ What did you learn this week?
✨ What will you improve next week?
✨ What small step can you take tomorrow that your future self will thank you for?

Growth doesn’t happen by accident — it happens by design.

Let’s make this week count.

20/03/2026

19/03/2026

🔹 Food Safety Tip of the Week from GROW Training 🔹

Keeping food safe starts with simple habits!
This week’s tip: “Keep it clean.”

🧼 Always wash hands, surfaces, and utensils before and after handling food — even fresh produce.
Cross-contamination is one of the biggest causes of foodborne illness, and a few extra seconds of cleaning can prevent it.

At GROW Training, we help professionals across Ireland build practical food safety skills that protect customers, reputations, and businesses.

✅ Train smart.
✅ Work safe.
✅ GROW with confidence.

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19/03/2026

Great to network today with some great companies. Met the lovely Lucie and Ant in thehomeshare.ie today doing trojan work in the community combating social isolation and the housing crisis for professionals. If you know of an older person who would benefit from a housing companion, go speak with these ladies at

Providing a bespoke, affordable solution to compliment home care supports plus an affordable accommodation solution for students, professionals and retired persons throughout Ireland.

19/03/2026

🔹 Food Safety Tip of the Week from GROW Training 🔹

Keeping food safe starts with simple habits!
This week’s tip: “Keep it clean.”

🧼 Always wash hands, surfaces, and utensils before and after handling food — even fresh produce.
Cross-contamination is one of the biggest causes of foodborne illness, and a few extra seconds of cleaning can prevent it.

At GROW Training, we help professionals across Ireland build practical food safety skills that protect customers, reputations, and businesses.

✅ Train smart.
✅ Work safe.
✅ GROW with confidence.

18/03/2026

Thank you to the guys at Affinity Plus Home Support for the opportunity to train with you.

Always going above and beyond for your team 🥰

Great to see the office staff being trained as well as the important workers in the community to show them you understand the challenges they may face in the community!

Great support starts in the heart of the team

18/03/2026

Healthcare workers face risks every day not just to patients, but to themselves.

Shockingly, The latest data shows that injuries, assaults, and stress-related incidents are rising

Latest Statistics & Key Risks (2025–2026)
🚨 Why This Matters
Healthcare is often seen as a “safe” sector compared to construction or agriculture but in reality:
It has one of the highest rates of non-fatal injuries and work-related illness in Ireland

📊 Key National Context (Ireland)
58 workplace fatalities in 2025 (up 61% from 2024)
Fatality rate increased to 2.1 per 100,000 workers
➡️ While healthcare has lower fatality rates, it has very high injury and incident rates, especially involving staff.

🏥 Healthcare Sector – Key Safety Statistics
⚠️ 1. High Injury Rates (Non-Fatal)
Healthcare workers experience some of the highest injury rates across all sectors
Manual handling injuries are among the leading causes of workplace incidents in Ireland
➡️ Particularly linked to:
Patient handling
Repetitive tasks
Poor ergonomics

⚠️ 2. Violence & Aggression Increasing
53 paramedics assaulted in 2025 alone
240 ambulance staff injured since 2022
Annual injuries rose from 39 (2022) → 72 (2024)
➡️ A growing trend of:
Verbal abuse
Physical assault
High-risk emergency callouts

⚠️ 3. Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
One of the most common causes of absence in healthcare
Strongly linked to:
Lifting patients
Poor posture
Long shifts
➡️ MSDs are often chronic and preventable

⚠️ 4. Psychosocial Risks & Burnout
Ongoing issues with:
Staff shortages
Workload pressure
Long shifts / inadequate rest
➡️ These contribute to:
Fatigue-related errors
Stress and mental health issues
Increased risk of incidents

📉 Common Causes of Incidents in Healthcare
Unlike high-risk industries, healthcare injuries are usually linked to:
Manual handling / lifting
Slips, trips, and falls
Workplace violence
Stress and fatigue
Poor staffing levels
➡️ These are predictable and preventable risks

🧠 Key Training Messages for Healthcare Staff
1. Manual Handling is Critical
Use correct techniques and equipment
Never rush lifts or transfers
Report unsafe conditions immediately

2. Report All Incidents
Near misses matter
Violence and aggression must always be reported

3. Manage Fatigue & Stress
Take breaks where possible
Speak up about unsafe workloads

4. Infection Prevention is Safety
PPE is not optional
Follow hygiene protocols every time

5. Safety Culture Saves Lives
Most healthcare injuries happen during routine tasks
Stay alert
Avoid shortcuts
Follow procedures

A safe healthcare environment depends on every staff member recognising risks, following procedures, and speaking up

17/03/2026

What a afternoon in today for the St Patricks day parade. We were particularly impressed to see one of our wonderful colleagues and trainer with GROW representing one of the most important innitiave and service balbriggan have which is the Critical CFR- Balbriggan. These guys do amazing and imperative work within the community, assisting with emergencies and saving lives! They are not funded and rely solely on self funding so you if see any fundraisers for this AMAZING group please do donate!

Well Done Laura and the rest of the great responders in the critical CFR in balbriggan

22/01/2026

Wheelchairs are more than mobility devices they are tools of independence, dignity, and access. ♿

They support movement, reduce strain on the body, and allow users to participate fully in daily life, work, and community activities.
Accessibility starts with understanding. 💙

Please see this wonderful guide on wheelchairs , compliments of

22/01/2026

Wheelchairs are more than mobility devices they are tools of independence, dignity, and access. ♿

They support movement, reduce strain on the body, and allow users to participate fully in daily life, work, and community activities.
Accessibility starts with understanding. 💙

Please see this wonderful guide on wheelchairs, compliments of