Synergy Risk Management Ltd.

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What's New?

2011 Year End Accident Statistics

The statistics for fatal accidents in Irish workplaces in 2011 show that 55 people lost their lives at work - the highest figure since 2008 and up substantially from 2010. Once again, accidents in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing are the highest from any single industrial sector with 27 people losing their lives in this Sector alone. There were 6 fatal accidents in the Construction Sector, a similar number to 2010. However, with 8 fatalities, the Transportation and Storage Sector has now become the second most dangerous Sector to work in, a worrying development. Full details and analysis of accident statistics are available at www.hsa.ie

Synergy Managing Consultant elected as Vice President of world's largest health & safety professional body

Declan Gibney, Managing Consultant with Synergy, has recently been elected as Vice President of IOSH, the world's largest professional body for health and safety practitioners. One of 6 Vice Presidents, Declan is the first Irish member to be elected and will serve a 3 year term. Having been elected as Chairman of the Ireland Branch of IOSH in 2010, Declan has been a Chartered Member of the Institution for many years and active on committees since 2002.

HSA Warning to Waste Companies

Following several fatalities and serious injuries in the waste management sector in recent years, the HSA is this year initiating a programme of inspections specifically targeting the industry. Speaking after the recent prosecution of a Limerick-based waste management company, HSA assistant chief executive for compliance and advice, Brian Higgisson, said that accidents in the sector have been a cause of concern to the Authority. He said the Authority initiated a programme of inspections specifically designed to improve safety standards in the industry and to reduce accidents. It is planning to carry out 150 inspections in the sector this year.

About Synergy Risk Management Ltd.

Established in 2001, Synergy has become one of the leading providers of health and safety consultancy and training services in Ireland. Our team of Chartered Safety and Health Consultants are available to offer you advice and guidance on all health and safety management matters no matter how small or large your organisation. It is our belief that health and safety management is a vital ingredient of good business management and that managing risk ultimately saves lives, saves money and enhances performance. After all, we're in business too!