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Workplace Health and Safety

The fatal accidents at work statistics for 2010 in Ireland make for grim reading. Forty-eight people lost their lives last year in workplace accidents, an increase from forty-three on the previous year. This means that almost every week another Irish family has to deal with the a...

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Views of the Shannon at Christmas

The River Shannon is very close to us here at the SQT office. Here are some pictures of the Shannon over the Christmas break. Let’s hope this freezing weather will be just be a memory as we move into 2011! A happy, healthy, prosperous and safe New Year to all. ...

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Travel Safe

As severe weather is due to hit us again, it’s good to refresh ourselves on advice for safe travelling. Some tips from the Health & Safety Authority: Remember, where possible in adverse weather conditions: Limit travel as far as possible to essential journeys only – ask y...

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Take responsibility

The world’s first standard on Social Responsibility was launched by The ISO (International Standards Organisation) at the beginning of November. The standard, ISO 26000:2010 Guidance on Social Responsibility will assist companies in their efforts to operate in a socially respon...

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Money…or the lack there of.

I came across this short piece recently which, although written many, many years ago, somehow still seems very relevant to the times we are having.  So as the IMF / EU strategies and December budget cuts come into force, it might be worth remembering… For money you can have ev...

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