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Are We Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Our Leaders? By Louise Dennison O’Shaughnessy We have become much better at [...]
By Isabel Limrick, Consultancy Manager, EHS International Most organisations have Environmental, Health and Safety systems in place. Policies have [...]
The Winner’s Curse of Wellbeing: Why Ambitious Plans Fail and the One Question That Makes Them Sustainable By Louise Dennison [...]
By Isabel Limrick, Consultancy Manager, EHS International It was often managed by specialist teams, environmental coordinators or operational managers, [...]
By Leah Murphy, Head of Training, EHS International Every year, organisations invest significant time and resources into workplace training. Employees attend courses, complete assessments and [...]
By Isabel Limrick, Consultancy Manager, EHS International Most organisations do not intentionally become non-compliant. In fact, many businesses invest significant time, effort and resources into maintaining safe [...]
By Leah Murphy, Head of Training, EHS International It is easy to assume that experienced employees need less training. [...]
Integrating Mental Health, Behavioural Safety and Traditional Safety Management. By Louise Dennison O’Shaughnessy Mental health, behavioural safety and traditional safety [...]
By Isabel Limrick, Consultancy Manager, EHS International When organisations think about dangerous goods compliance, transport documentation is often one [...]
By Leah Murphy, Head of Training, EHS International Some workplace hazards are immediately obvious. Moving vehicles, unguarded machinery and [...]
Why Employees Don’t Speak Up About Mental Health at Work By Louise Dennison O’Shaughnessy Many organisations encourage people to speak [...]
By Summer Jones, Quality & Compliance Manager, EHS International In my previous article, I explored why feedback is one of the [...]
By Leah Murphy, Head of Training, EHS International Working at height remains one of the leading causes of serious [...]
By Isabel Limrick, Consultancy Manager, EHS International When I talk to organisations about process safety, one of the first [...]
Fire Safety: Your Fire Wardens Were Trained. But Would They Be Ready? Nobody comes to work expecting a fire. [...]
By Leah Murphy, Head of Training, EHS International Manual handling is one of the most common workplace activities. It [...]
By Isabel Limrick, Consultancy Manager, EHS International Most organisations understand the importance of risk assessments. They are a fundamental component of workplace safety [...]
By Leah Murphy, Head of Training, EHS International Over the past decade, workplace training has undergone significant change. Online learning [...]
Modern Day Loneliness: Why Connection Is a Workplace Issue By Louise Dennison O’Shaughnessy "Loneliness rarely shows up as a complaint. [...]
Many organisations invest significant time and resources into workplace safety audits. Audit schedules are created, inspections are completed, findings [...]
By Isabel Limrick, EHS International Contractors play a critical role across many Irish workplaces. From construction and maintenance projects [...]
Competence Verification: The Most Overlooked Part of Contractor Management By Leah Murphy Competence verification is one of the most [...]
How Online Training Can Strengthen Safety Culture When Used Correctly By Leah Murphy Online training is now a normal [...]
By Isabel Limrick Workplace inspections carried out by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) are designed to assess far [...]
Psychological safety is a productivity driver, not a perk.. By Louise Dennison O’Shaughnessy Psychological safety is often misunderstood, in my [...]
What ‘Competent Person’ Really Means Under Irish Legislation By Leah Murphy The term “competent person” appears across almost every safety system. [...]
Preparing for Peak Season: Where Risk Increases as Activity Ramps Up By Leah Murphy As we move into late [...]
Contractor Training: Where Responsibility Really Sits By Leah Murphy Contractor management often looks well controlled on paper. Insurance checked. [...]
Organisations across Ireland are asking the same health and safety questions, particularly around inspections, documentation and legal responsibilities. These questions are not [...]
In Ireland, we often underestimate the risk that comes with exposure to the sun. But for many of the [...]
As we move through Q2, a consistent pattern continues to emerge across safety audits. Training is happening. Records are in place. [...]
Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace: Why Awareness Alone Isn’t Enough . By Louise Dennison O’Shaughnessy Every May, conversations around mental [...]
As we move through Q2, a clear pattern continues to emerge across internal and external audits: organisations are not failing because they lack documentation. [...]
What Is Asbestos and Why It Remains a Modern Workplace Hazard In this article by Isabel Limrick, she [...]
The Cost of Poor Quality by Summer Jones, Quality & Compliance Manager, EHS International Quality is often only noticed when [...]
The EHS Recruitment Gap in Ireland: An HR Perspective on What Needs to Change, By Amanda Mee Recruitment in EHS [...]
OSM PHOTO - 23/03/2026 - REPRO FREE for Editorial Use -Kevin Howlette, EHS International Projects Director; Chris Mee, Founder [...]
By Leah Murphy, Training Manager, EHS International Behaviour Based Safety is often misunderstood. It is not about blaming individuals for mistakes [...]
In this article by Isabel Limrick, she discusses How Consultancy Identifies Overlooked Risks in Growing Teams As organisations grow, the nature of [...]
The Role of Psychological Safety in Preventing Near Misses. By Louise Dennison O’Shaughnessy Near misses are one of the most [...]
In this article by Isabel Limrick, she discusses How to Strengthen Your Safety Statement for Spring Projects The Safety Statement [...]
by Summer Jones, Quality & Compliance Manager, EHS International In high risk sectors, quality is often measured through audit results, certification status or [...]
By Kevin Howlette, Director of Projects, EHS International Across workshops, recycling facilities, fleet depots and industrial sites, I am [...]
In this article by Isabel Limrick, she discusses Why Remote and Hybrid Workforces Need New Safety Oversight Models Remote and [...]
By Derry Cronin, Director of Operations, Picture: Michael O'Sullivan /OSM PHOTO EHS International Recruitment Every year, as Q2 [...]
By Leah Murphy, EHS International First Aid Response has often been treated as something we need to have, rather than [...]
By Isabel Limrick, EHS International Leadership buy in is one of the strongest predictors of safety performance. When leaders demonstrate commitment, workers adopt safer behaviours, supervisors [...]
Attracting the Right Talent in Safety Critical Roles Attracting talent is not simply about generating applications. It is about generating [...]
The first quarter is one of the busiest periods for many industries. In this article from Kevin Howlette, we'll [...]
Annual refresher training has long been considered an adequate system for maintaining safety competence. Once a year, teams gather to revisit procedures, reflect [...]
Recruitment in EHS and safety critical roles has changed significantly in recent years. While technical competence, regulatory knowledge [...]
By Kevin Howlette Lithium ion batteries are now central to modern workplaces, powering tools, vehicles, equipment, devices and storage [...]
By Leah Murphy, EHS International Every January, demand for Safe Pass and Manual Handling training surges as organisations prepare for new projects, [...]
By Kevin Howlette, Fire and Emergency Preparedness Consultant, EHS International Every January, organisations across Ireland and the UK return [...]
The Psychological Impact of Returning to Work After the Christmas Break. By Louise Dennison O’Shaughnessy The return to work after the [...]
NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate Environmental management has become a critical business function, not just a compliance requirement. Organisations are now [...]
Why Training Fails in January and How to Build a Culture That Lasts All Year By Leah Murphy, EHS International [...]
Why Candidates Are Choosing Employers, Based on Safety Culture By EHS International Recruitment Over the past two years, one trend [...]
By Derry Cronin, Group Operations Director, EHS International Over the past year, I have spent a great deal of [...]
Mental Health Metrics: How to Measure Culture Change. By Louise Dennison O’Shaughnessy Most organisations want better mental health outcomes but struggle [...]
Battery Fire Safety This Christmas By Kevin Howlette, EHS International Christmas is the biggest time of year for lithium ion powered gifts, and many [...]
Today marks another great milestone in the continuously evolving story of EHS International. We are delighted to announce that after [...]
By Leah Murphy, Head of Training, EHS International One thing I often remind people is that safety failures rarely come [...]
The Impact of Lithium Ion Batteries on Fire Safety Planning Lithium ion batteries are now central to modern business [...]
By Leah Murphy, Head of Training, EHS International Safety leadership does not belong only to directors or senior managers. It [...]
By Leah Murphy, Head of Training, EHS International For many organisations, safety training still happens in isolated moments. A course is [...]
Trauma Management in the Workplace: Supporting Teams After an Incident By Louise Dennison O’Shaughnessy No matter how robust a company’s [...]
Integrating ESG and Safety: The Next Frontier of Corporate Responsibility : By Isabel Limrick, Senior Consultant, EHS International Environmental, Social, and Governance [...]
Psychosocial Risk Assessments: What the Law Now Requires. By Louise Dennison O’Shaughnessy For years, workplace safety focused on physical hazards, machinery, slips, [...]
Lithium ion batteries have become an everyday feature of modern workplaces. From handheld scanners and power tools to e-bikes, forklifts, [...]
Insight from Derry Cronin, Group Operations Director, EHS International On 11 September 2025, the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work [...]
The Asbestos Directive Being Transposed Insight from Derry Cronin, Group Operations Director, EHS International In 2025, Ireland will formally transpose [...]
Understanding Your Legal Duties Under Irish Construction Regulations Every construction project in Ireland, regardless of size or scope, comes with [...]
Each October, the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) leads Ireland’s flagship safety awareness campaign for the construction sector. Running from 13 [...]
Each year, European Health & Safety Week unites organisations across Europe in a shared commitment to creating safer, healthier workplaces. [...]
By Pat O’Shea. Director of Consultancy, EHS International Lockout Tagout (LOTO) is one of the most familiar safety practices [...]
By Leah Murphy, Training Lead at EHS International In my first article, I explored why ongoing health and safety training makes [...]
By Louise Dennison O’Shaughnessy – Director of Mental Health & Wellness, EHS International In recent months, we have shared a [...]
Setting the Standard in Fire Safety Training When it comes to fire safety, compliance is only the beginning. Real [...]
The Toxic Risks of Inadequate Protection for First Responders Using Fire Blankets At a recent global forum with representatives [...]
Competency vs Compliance: Why Tick-Box Training Isn’t Enough in 2025 By Leah Murphy In 2025, safety leaders are beginning to [...]
Fire safety training is a legal obligation for all employers. But compliance alone is not enough. The way training is [...]
Across Ireland, organisations are under increasing pressure to maintain compliance, meet environmental responsibilities and deliver effective safety training. Traditional fire [...]
At EHS International, we understand that protecting workers’ health starts with ensuring their ability to breathe safely. Across many industries, [...]
For many organisations, fire safety training is a non-negotiable element of compliance and workplace safety culture. However, the method of [...]
By Louise Dennison O’Shaughnessy, Director of Mental Health & Wellness at EHS International The Two Faces of Psychological Safety, [...]
Keep your workforce and customers safe with a single source of truth. This page summarises recent food recalls in [...]
In every Irish workplace, regardless of industry, hazards are always present. Some are obvious, others are far more insidious, but [...]
Why Ongoing Health and Safety Training Makes Business Sense Leah Murphy, Training Lead at EHS International Ongoing health [...]
Fire Risk Assessments in Mixed-Use Properties: Balancing Multiple Occupancy Risks By Kevin Howlette, Director, Lithium Fire at EHS International [...]
See the signs. Start the conversation! Mental Health Tip: 3 Ways Managers Can Spot the Early Signs of Burnout At [...]
Effective fire safety in buildings depends not only on alarms and suppression systems but also on structural measures that prevent [...]
Why Irish Employers Must Take Mental Health Seriously—or Risk Legal and Operational Consequences By Louise Dennison O'Shaughnessy Mental health is [...]
Why Every Business Needs to Take Ergonomics Seriously: Protecting Your Employees and Your Bottom Line By Pat O’Shea Director [...]
What Most Safety Reviews Miss – and How to Get It Right By Derry Cronin, Group Business Operations Director, [...]
In today’s competitive job market, 76% of job seekers say workplace safety is a key factor in choosing an [...]
Building Mentally Healthy Leadership: How Managers Can Champion Employee Wellbeing By Louise Dennison O’Shaughnessy - Director of Mental Health [...]
The Hidden Costs of Lithium-Ion Battery Failures By Kevin Howlette, Director, Lithium Fire at EHS International Lithium-ion batteries are [...]
Dangerous Goods Compliance Services Comprehensive Compliance for the Safe Transport of Hazardous Materials At EHS International, we deliver complete [...]
Summer Safety Tips for Lithium-Ion Batteries Summer has arrived in Ireland, bringing longer evenings, brighter days, and much-anticipated sunshine. [...]
Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Management Would Your Team Know What to Do in an Emergency? Emergencies don’t give [...]
EHS International Celebrates Double Win at the Rémy Martin Men of the Year [...]
Sustainability & Workplace Safety Go Hand in Hand Sustainability and workplace safety aren’t just connected—they’re inseparable. When businesses take [...]
EHS International Announces Exclusive Partnership to Deliver FLAIM VR Fire Training Pictured (l–r) are Derry Cronin, Operations & Business [...]
Mental Health Training for High-Stress Workplaces By Louise Dennison, Director of Mental Health and Wellbeing, EHS International If you work [...]
Safety Myths vs. Facts Series: 10 Common Misconceptions Debunked Workplace Safety: More Than Just Rules—It’s About Protecting Lives Over the [...]
At EHS International, safety isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are. That’s why we’re proud to stand [...]
Featured Insight: Why Machinery Risk Assessments are Critical: Prevent Downtime, Fines, and Injuries By Pat O'Shea, Consultancy Director, EHS International [...]
EHS International Announces New Partnership to Tackle Rising Compliance Demands 28 April 2025: EHS International, a leading Irish provider of environmental, [...]
Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) runs from 1st to 7th April each year. It’s a time dedicated to raising awareness [...]
At EHS International, we are committed to fostering mentally healthy workplaces where employees feel safe, supported, and empowered to seek [...]
Lithium-ion battery failures aren't just safety hazards—they're financial and reputational time bombs that can devastate businesses. While headlines often focus [...]
The rapid adoption of lithium-ion battery technology has outpaced many organisations’ ability to manage their associated risks. A recent survey [...]
Fire Safety Products for Lithium-Ion Battery Risks: EHS International's Solutions The risks associated with the improper handling, storage or charging [...]
Custom Mental Health Training for Workplace Needs with EHS International: Every company is like every home—unique. Each organisation has its [...]
Lithium-ion batteries power smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles, and industrial equipment. However, their high energy density and chemical composition pose significant safety [...]
Dubbed the “saddest day of the year,” Blue Monday often looms as a gloomy marker in January. Falling on the [...]
The ROI of Mental Health Training for Teams In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, mental health is no longer [...]
Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) power our modern world, from consumer electronics to industrial production lines. However, their high energy density and [...]
Provisional figures released today by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) reveal a milestone achievement for workplace safety in Ireland: [...]
Reflecting on an Incredible First Year at EHS International 2024 was the first full year of operations for [...]
In today’s fast-paced and increasingly demanding work environments, organisations are beginning to recognise the critical role mental health plays in [...]
HSA Launches Strategy Statement 2025–2027: A Vision for Safer Workplaces The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has unveiled its Strategy [...]
EHS International Mediation Services Launch : Setting a New Standard in Dispute Resolution. We are proud to announce the launch [...]
Winter Workplace Safety Tips As winter sets in, businesses must take proactive steps to ensure employee safety while maintaining productivity. [...]
EHS International is delighted to announce that our Projects Consultant and Lithium-Ion Lead Consultant, Gerard Pollock, has been featured [...]
We are thrilled to share that Derry Cronin, Business Development Director of EHS International, was named Cork Business Ambassador, and our Chair, Alf [...]
Deck the Halls Safely Use a sturdy ladder to place your star on top – no Cirque du Soleil stunts! [...]
At EHS International Recruitment, we are more than just a recruitment service — we are a Health & Safety company [...]
EHS International celebrated a week of outstanding achievements at two major business awards, which saw our CEO and founder Chris [...]
At EHS International, we understand the importance of standing together as a community in times of loss. Once again, we [...]
EHS International Launches €3 Million Safety Training and R&D Facility Cork HQ company eyes European growth through technological advancements in [...]
How can EHS professionals adapt to a hybrid work environment while still fulfilling the essential onsite duties their roles demand? [...]
Elevate Your Workplace Safety Culture with EHS International's Safety Learning Sessions for European Health & Safety Week! As part of [...]
On World Suicide Prevention Day, we unite to raise awareness, support those in need, and take meaningful action to prevent [...]
The move boosts the Irish environmental, health and safety company's mental health training division EHS International, a leading single-source Irish environmental, health and [...]
EHS International is excited to announce the launch of our Abrasive Wheel Instructor Training course, a vital addition to our [...]
We at EHS International are thrilled to share the incredible success we experienced [...]
Our Founder and CEO Chris Mee features in today’s Irish Examiner 📰Chris spoke to John Daly following the recent opening [...]
Today, EHS International was honored to host the incredible team from Blood Bike South for a comprehensive Cardiac First Responder [...]
The Hazards of Driving for Work in the Summer: What You Need to Know As summer unfolds with brighter [...]
EHS International, a leading Irish environmental, health, and safety (EHS) company founded by Chris Mee, has announced the official [...]
We’re excited to share that EHS International will be exhibiting at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024! From July 22-26, [...]
The Importance of Safety Compliance: What Every Business Needs to Know Safety compliance is a critical aspect of running [...]
Workplace hazards can pose significant risks to employee health and safety. Identifying and mitigating these hazards is crucial for [...]
Conducting a safety audit is crucial for identifying potential hazards and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Here's a step-by-step [...]
EHS International Summer Training Special! Summer is here, and it's the perfect time to boost your safety skills with [...]
We recently spoke with Kevin Howlett, Projects Director at EHS International, who brings over 20 years of expertise in [...]
EHS International in the Media - Chris Mee Newstalk Radio Interview with Bobby Kerr Chris Mee, CEO of EHS [...]
EHS International 🤝 Giving back to our local communities - Ringaskiddy Community Centre We're proud to share an inspiring [...]
EHS International is Proud to Support Fire Safety at the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge We are thrilled to share [...]
World Day for Safety & Health at Work & International Workers Memorial Day Today, on World Day for Safety [...]
Workplace Wellbeing Day at EHS International At Chris Mee's EHS International, we understand that fostering health and wellness in the workplace [...]
EHS International Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Robert Butler as Dublin Operations Director EHS International, a leading Irish [...]
All eyes were on Mary Foley, the Training Director at EHS International, as she took the stage at the [...]
In our tech-driven world, lithium-ion batteries have become an indispensable part of our daily lives, fueling everything from smartphones [...]
EHS International in the Community - Celebrating Success with Kayls Cole Huge congratulations to Kayls Cole, sponsored by EHS [...]
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has today announced a significant development in workplace safety: the release of a [...]
As we commemorate the 20th Annual Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) from April 1st to 7th, 2024, let's come [...]
We were honoured to host the Irish Cancer Society as their Cork Money counting HQ for Daffodil Day 2024, [...]
The EHS International team, proudly showcased its commitment to sustainability at the recent Irish Waste Management Conference 2024, held [...]
We're revving up the race for safety at EHS International! We are thrilled to announce our sponsorship of Kayleigh [...]
Chris Mee and EHS International are thrilled to extend our support for local teams and clubs in the community! [...]
NO REPRO FEE: Single-source Irish environmental, health and safety (EHS) company, EHS International, founded by Chris Mee, has [...]
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) released its findings today, indicating that 43 individuals lost their lives in work-related [...]
John Prout EHS International, founded by Chris Mee We are thrilled to share this article from Business [...]
We are thrilled to share this incredible article from the Irish Examiner highlighting our journey and ambitions at EHS [...]
Congratulations to everyone who was shortlisted and to all of the winners at last Friday nights Rémy Martin Cork [...]
This article from Joe Dermody originally appeared in the Irish Examiner. Sign Up for email notifications Today [...]
At EHS International, we're on a mission to make a difference in the communities we are in. We're thrilled [...]
EHS International, founded by Chris Mee, was honored to be part of the National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) Health [...]
At EHS International, we believe in the power of community and supporting one another during times of loss. We're [...]
Chris Mee’s new single-source environmental, health, and safety company is to create 100 jobs over the next year. [...]
Looking to keep up to date with the latest in EHS? At EHS International we offer a full spectrum [...]
EHS International is delighted to be sponsoring the 2023 NISO Health and Safety Conference and Trade Exhibition. Taking place at [...]
We are delighted to share that we are a headline sponsor Cork Business Awards on Friday, 24 November. Now in [...]
In the latest edition of Health and Safety Review, Herbert Mulligan looks at the establishment of EHS International. Led [...]