SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions

16/04/2026

Don't be that food business that gets mentioned in the FSAI's monthly Enforcement Orders update - contact SafeHands.ie to discuss your onsite Food Safety/HACCP training and certification...

Fourteen Enforcement Orders were served on food businesses in March.

The Closure Orders were issued by Environmental Health Officers in the HSE Ireland.

Among the reasons for the Enforcement Orders in March are: active cockroach infestation; dead cockroaches noted inside a fridge; evidence of rodent activity; dead mouse in a cockroach trap; rodent droppings under the sink area; meat being air dried in a bedroom; no suitable hand washing facilities available to food workers; no hot water or soap for hand washing; cleaning materials stored in dirty stagnant water; thick waste discharge covering an entire floor in a kitchen; equipment observed to be heavily soiled and in an unclean condition; insufficient traceability information; no food safety management system or procedures in place for food safety; no commercial documents or other suitable records to establish the traceability of the foods.

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14/04/2026

Most workplace accidents aren’t caused by carelessness.
They’re down to poor or ineffective training.

And we see it every week across Irish businesses.

Online courses tick a box – but they don’t prepare your staff for real situations.

At SafeHands, we deliver onsite, face-to-face training and certification so your team actually understands what to do when it matters.

Here’s a quick look at what we do 👇

Have you reviewed your health & safety training recently?

09/04/2026

Manual Handling Compliance in Ireland: Are You Meeting Your Employer Duties?

Manual handling injuries remain one of the leading causes of workplace accidents in Ireland – especially back injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders.

The latest guide from SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions breaks down:
✅ Manual handling training requirements in Ireland
✅ Employer legal responsibilities
✅ Risk assessment obligations
✅ HSA inspection expectations
✅ Why practical, onsite training matters

Read the full employer guide here and contact SafeHands to help you keep your business compliant and your team protected.

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

Manual handling training requirements in Ireland explained. Learn employer duties, legal obligations, refresher guidance, and inspection expectations.

07/04/2026

🧽 Your Cleaning Tools Could Be Spreading Contamination

Mops, cloths, and brushes are meant to clean but if they’re not properly maintained, they can spread bacteria across your food business.

✅ Clean and sanitise cleaning equipment after use
✅ Store items dry and hygienically
✅ Replace worn or heavily soiled equipment
❌ Don’t reuse dirty cleaning tools across multiple areas

This is a common issue flagged by Environmental Health Officers – and an easy one to fix.

👉 Protect your business with SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions, onsite Food Safety/HACCP Training & Certification. Contact us today to book.

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

02/04/2026

Would your business pass a fire safety inspection today?

Many workplaces fail on simple things like blocked fire exits or missing records.

Our latest blog explains:
✅ What fire inspectors check
✅ Common mistakes businesses make
✅ How to prepare and stay compliant

If you’re responsible for a workplace, this is essential reading. 👇

Need onsite Fire Safety Training and Certification? Talk to our team today and be in SafeHands...

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

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Learn what fire inspectors look for during workplace inspections, including fire risk assessments, exits, alarms, equipment, and common failures.

01/04/2026

👨‍🍳 Clean Gear. Safe Food.

Protective clothing is there to stop contamination – but only if it’s clean.
Dirty aprons, uniforms, or uncovered hair can transfer bacteria directly to food.

Wear it clean. Wear it properly. Change it when needed.

👉 SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions delivers onsite Food Safety/HACCP Training & Certification.

Get in touch to book and keep your food business inspection-ready.

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

27/03/2026

🥪 Protect Ready-to-Eat Food from Contamination

When preparing sandwiches, salads, or any ready-to-eat food, there’s no cooking step to make it safe later, so hygiene is critical.

Contamination from hands or surfaces can go straight to the customer.

✅ Use tongs, deli paper, or gloves – avoid bare-hand contact
✅ Wash hands thoroughly before handling ready-to-eat foods
✅ Clean and sanitise prep surfaces and equipment
✅ Keep ready-to-eat foods separate from raw ingredients

This is a key HACCP control point – and one Environmental Health Officers pay close attention to during inspections.

👉 Protect your customers and your business with Safe Hands’ onsite Food Safety/HACCP Training & Certification. Contact our team today to book.

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

24/03/2026

Allergen cross-contamination is one of the biggest risks in small kitchens…

It’s also one of the most common issues identified during food inspections.

Even trace amounts of an allergen can cause serious harm, and unlike bacteria, allergens are not destroyed by cooking.

Our latest blog breaks down:
✅ How cross-contamination happens
✅ Practical controls for small kitchens
✅ HACCP requirements for allergen management
✅ Common mistakes food businesses make

If you run a café, takeaway, food truck, catering business of other small food business, this is essential reading.👇

Give us a call to discuss your training option and be in SafeHands…

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

Prevent allergen cross-contamination in small kitchens. Learn practical controls, HACCP requirements, and how to keep customers with allergies safe.

19/03/2026

🧼 That Cloth Could Be Contaminating Your Kitchen ⚠️

Dirty or overused cloths can quickly contaminate surfaces across your food business’s kitchen – and are a common issue flagged by Environmental Health Officers during inspections.

✅ Replace cloths frequently throughout the day
✅ Use colour-coded cloths for different areas
✅ Wash or dispose of cloths after use
❌ Don’t reuse dirty cloths across multiple surfaces

Clean cloths = cleaner surfaces = safer food.

👉 Train smart. Stay compliant. Book onsite Food Safety/HACCP Training with us today – and be in SafeHands...

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

19/03/2026

🧯 Would your team know how to use a fire extinguisher correctly?🔥

Our short video explains the PASS Method, a simple and effective technique every workplace should know.

Don’t leave fire safety to chance. Get in touch with SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions today to arrange professional onsite Fire Safety or Fire Warden/Marshal Training and Certification for your team.

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

Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher correctly can make the difference between a small incident and a major emergency. In this short fire safety video, Saf...

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