Prevention is better than cure It was the famous Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus who was attributed with first coining the phrase ’prevention is better than cure’. From a medical perspective I think we would all be delighted to settle for a cure during the COVID pandemic, however ‘prevention is better than cure’ is also particularly
A clear approach to complex solutions for Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) Ireland’s statutory solution to Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) presents itself in the form of Technical Guidance Documents Part L 2017 & 2019 for non-domestic and domestic applications’, respectively. While both regulatory documents have been in existence for some time now, the requirement
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Health and Safety aspects of Construction Projects COVID-19 will have a significant impact on the construction sector and the future design and maintenance of buildings. Exposure to COVID-19 will present a health risk to workers and the wider community if present and left uncontrolled. Employers are advised to follow
Managing dilapidations is a complex and specialist area within the commercial property sector. Dilapidations arise due to a tenant’s failure to comply with obligations concerning the state and condition of the premises. The formal contract between a landlord and tenant, known as a lease, outlines obligations and covenants that both parties enter into to ensure
Guidance for employers and employees working remotely General health and safety hazards need to be considered by both the employers and employees when working remotely. In reality employers have little direct control over the home workplace so ensuring that employees are fully equipped with information in this area is vital. At ORS, we have been
Stakeholder Analysis at ORS At ORS, we recognise the importance of understanding a client’s needs and project objectives. Our competitive advantage is the ability to offer clients a comprehensive multi-disciplinary service within one organisation. Our ability to take a project management led approach to delivering and meeting the client’s objectives and requirements requires us understand
Traffic and Transport Assessments – The key points to consider for developments Frequently, the impact of the development on the surrounding traffic network is often overlooked. This oversight is not out of negligence, but we can all take the road network we use every day for granted. It forms part of the fabric of life
Construction site fatalities increased by 140% in 2019. Construction workplace deaths have more than doubled in the last year, from five to 12 in 2019. Provisional data released by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) shows that the number of deaths have increased to its highest since 2015. Chief Executive officer of the HSA, Dr. Sharon