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Reid Safety & Consultancy. RSC, 1 Skeaugh, Callan, Kilkenny (2026)

10/06/2026

🎉 2 Years in Business – A Milestone Worth Celebrating! 🎉

This week marks a very special achievement for Reid Safety & Consultancy, 2 years in business and, equally importantly, my first full week working in the business full-time.

What started as a vision to provide practical, professional, and client-focused health and safety support has grown into a trusted consultancy serving businesses across a wide range of industries throughout Ireland.

Over the past two years, I've had the privilege of working with fantastic clients in farming, telecoms, hospitality, retail, motor trade, veterinary, industrial, and many other sectors. Every project, site visit, audit, training session, and conversation has helped shape the business into what it is today.

Taking the step to commit to Reid Safety & Consultancy full-time is both exciting and rewarding. It's a reflection of the support from clients, colleagues, friends, and family who have believed in the business from the beginning.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted Reid Safety & Consultancy with their health and safety needs. Your support has made this milestone possible, and I'm looking forward to continuing to help businesses create safer workplaces for years to come.
Here's to the next chapter and many more milestones ahead! 🚀

06/06/2026

🚜 Silage Season is Here – Stay Safe on Our Roads 🚜

As silage season is underway across Ireland, our rural roads become much busier with tractors, trailers, forage harvesters, and agricultural machinery moving between fields.

⚠️ Key Risks During Silage Season:

🔹 Young and Inexperienced Drivers Many young drivers are helping with silage operations for the first time. While their enthusiasm is invaluable, lack of experience can increase the risk of incidents involving machinery, reversing operations, and road travel.

🔹 Long Working Hours Silage season often means early starts and late finishes to make the most of weather windows. Fatigue can slow reaction times, impair judgement, and increase the likelihood of accidents both on the farm and on the road.

🔹 Busy Rural Roads Large agricultural vehicles may travel at lower speeds and require extra space to manoeuvre. Motorists should be prepared for: • Slow-moving vehicles around bends and hills. • Mud or debris on road surfaces. • Wide machinery occupying more than one lane. • Frequent turning into field entrances.

🔹 Pressure to Get the Job Done Weather conditions can create pressure to work quickly. However, no crop is worth risking a life. Taking shortcuts with safety procedures can have devastating consequences.

✅ Safety Reminders • Plan work and allow adequate rest breaks. • Ensure drivers are trained, competent, and appropriately licensed. • Wear seatbelts where fitted. • Use beacons, lights, and reflective markings correctly. • Keep mobile phone use to an absolute minimum while driving. • Slow down and be patient when meeting farm machinery on the road. • Always check mirrors and blind spots before turning or manoeuvring.

🌾 Everyone has a role to play in making silage season safe. Whether you're a farmer, contractor, worker, or road user, take your time, stay alert, and look out for one another.

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06/06/2026

🚜 Silage Season is Here – Stay Safe on Our Roads 🚜

As silage season is underway across Ireland, our rural roads become much busier with tractors, trailers, forage harvesters, and agricultural machinery moving between fields.

⚠️ Key Risks During Silage Season:

🔹 Young and Inexperienced Drivers Many young drivers are helping with silage operations for the first time. While their enthusiasm is invaluable, lack of experience can increase the risk of incidents involving machinery, reversing operations, and road travel.

🔹 Long Working Hours Silage season often means early starts and late finishes to make the most of weather windows. Fatigue can slow reaction times, impair judgement, and increase the likelihood of accidents both on the farm and on the road.

🔹 Busy Rural Roads Large agricultural vehicles may travel at lower speeds and require extra space to manoeuvre. Motorists should be prepared for: • Slow-moving vehicles around bends and hills. • Mud or debris on road surfaces. • Wide machinery occupying more than one lane. • Frequent turning into field entrances.

🔹 Pressure to Get the Job Done Weather conditions can create pressure to work quickly. However, no crop is worth risking a life. Taking shortcuts with safety procedures can have devastating consequences.

✅ Safety Reminders • Plan work and allow adequate rest breaks. • Ensure drivers are trained, competent, and appropriately licensed. • Wear seatbelts where fitted. • Use beacons, lights, and reflective markings correctly. • Keep mobile phone use to an absolute minimum while driving. • Slow down and be patient when meeting farm machinery on the road. • Always check mirrors and blind spots before turning or manoeuvring.

🌾 Everyone has a role to play in making silage season safe. Whether you're a farmer, contractor, worker, or road user, take your time, stay alert, and look out for one another.

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02/06/2026

🚨 WEEKLY ONLINE MANUAL HANDLING TRAINING 🚨

Looking to stay compliant, reduce workplace injuries, and improve safe lifting techniques?

Join our Live Online Manual Handling Training every Friday, with various time slots available throughout the day to suit your schedule.

✅ Delivered live via Zoom
✅ Fully certified training
✅ Interactive and practical sessions
✅ Suitable for all industries
✅ Learn from home, office, or workplace

Whether you're an employer looking to train staff or an individual needing certification, we've got you covered.

📅 Every Friday
📍 Online via Zoom
📞 Book Now: 085 825 6390
🌐 www.reidsafetyconsultancy.com
📧 [email protected]

Reid Safety & Consultancy
"Training today for a safer tomorrow."

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02/06/2026

🚨 WEEKLY ONLINE MANUAL HANDLING TRAINING 🚨

Looking to stay compliant, reduce workplace injuries, and improve safe lifting techniques?

Join our Live Online Manual Handling Training every Friday, with various time slots available throughout the day to suit your schedule.

✅ Delivered live via Zoom
✅ Fully certified training
✅ Interactive and practical sessions
✅ Suitable for all industries
✅ Learn from home, office, or workplace

Whether you're an employer looking to train staff or an individual needing certification, we've got you covered.

📅 Every Friday
📍 Online via Zoom
📞 Book Now: 085 825 6390
🌐 www.reidsafetyconsultancy.com
📧 [email protected]

Reid Safety & Consultancy
"Training today for a safer tomorrow."

25/05/2026

🚜 Farm Safety Week – Let’s Make Every Day a Safe Day on the Farm 🚜

This week, the Health and Safety Authority is highlighting the importance of staying safe while working in one of Ireland’s most hazardous industries — farming.

Farms are not just workplaces, they are homes and family environments. Taking a few extra minutes to plan a job safely can prevent serious injuries and save lives.

🔹 Check machinery before use
🔹 Never take shortcuts with PTOs or guards
🔹 Be aware of livestock behaviour
🔹 Avoid fatigue and rushing jobs
🔹 Keep children and vulnerable persons away from work areas
🔹 Use the correct PPE for every task

Safety isn’t seasonal — it’s part of good farming.

Stay safe. Look out for one another.

21/05/2026

☀️ Sun Exposure is a Workplace Health & Safety Risk

Outdoor workers in Ireland are exposed to UV radiation, even on cloudy days. This can increase the risk of sunburn, eye damage, premature skin ageing and skin cancer.

Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, employers must manage workplace risks and protect employees’ health, safety and welfare. For outdoor work, this includes considering sun exposure in risk assessments.

Employers should:

✅ Check the UV index
✅ Plan work outside peak UV hours where possible
✅ Provide shade and drinking water
✅ Rotate tasks to reduce direct sun exposure
✅ Provide suitable PPE, including hats, long sleeves, sunglasses and SPF30+ sunscreen
✅ Give workers information and training on sun safety

Workers should remember the SunSmart 5 S’s:

Slip on covering clothing
Slop on SPF30+ sunscreen
Slap on a hat
Seek shade
Slide on sunglasses

Sun safety is part of good workplace health and safety management.

If your team works outdoors, review your risk assessments and controls now.

Contact us today to learn more!

Phone/WhatsApp: 085 825 6390
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.reidsafetyconsultancy.com

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16/05/2026

📢 Big Announcement from Reid Safety and Consultancy

We are delighted to announce that from June 15th 2026, Reid Safety and Consultancy will officially be operating on a full-time basis.

This marks a major milestone for the business and allows us to offer even greater availability, flexibility, and support to both existing and new clients nationwide.

Moving to full-time operations means:
✔ Increased availability for site visits and consultations
✔ Faster response times and greater client support
✔ More flexibility to accommodate your business needs
✔ Continued commitment to high-quality, practical health & safety solutions

We would like to thank all of our clients and supporters who have helped us grow since launching in 2024. Your support has made this next step possible, and we look forward to continuing to work with businesses across Ireland.

For enquiries or to discuss how we can support your business, please get in touch.

Phone/WhatsApp: 085 825 6390
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.reidsafetyconsultancy.com

Reid Safety and Consultancy
Professional. Practical. Reliable.

20/04/2026

🚧 Online Manual Handling Training – Via Zoom 🚧
Need Manual Handling training that fits around work and life? We’ve got you covered.

✅ Live online training via Zoom
✅ Weekly courses available
✅ Evening classes (after hours)
✅ Afternoon sessions available
✅ Limited weekend availability on request
✅ QQI Level 6 Instructor
✅ 3-year Manual Handling Certificate

Perfect for businesses, staff refreshers, and individuals looking to get certified from the comfort of home or work.

📅 Flexible scheduling
💻 No travel required
📜 Certification issued on completion
📩 Get in touch to book your place or enquire about group bookings
Contact us today to learn more!

Phone/WhatsApp: 085 825 6390
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.reidsafetyconsultancy.com

15/04/2026

Workplace safety isn’t just about slips, trips, and machinery — it’s also about how we treat each other.

Violence, aggression, and workplace stress are very real risks across all industries in Ireland — from offices and retail to farms, salons, and frontline services.

Under Irish health and safety legislation, employers have a duty to protect not only physical wellbeing, but also mental health and psychological safety at work.

💬 Violence & Aggression
This includes verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, or physical harm — whether from customers, clients, or even colleagues.
No one should feel unsafe simply doing their job.

⚠️ Workplace Stress
Excessive workloads, lack of support, poor communication, or unclear roles can all lead to stress — and over time, serious health issues.

✅ What should workplaces be doing?

- Carrying out risk assessments that include psychosocial hazards
- Putting clear reporting procedures in place
- Providing training on conflict management and de-escalation
- Promoting a culture of respect, support, and open communication

🏡 And remember — these issues don’t stop at the workplace. Stress and negative interactions can follow us home, affecting our personal lives, relationships, and overall wellbeing.

Creating safer environments starts with awareness, but it’s built through action.

If your workplace hasn’t addressed these risks yet — now is the time.

Contact us today to learn more!

Phone/WhatsApp: 085 825 6390
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.reidsafetyconsultancy.com

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