by sue curran | May 10, 2019 | news, Uncategorised
Worker’s Memorial Day is a poignant reminder of the steps employers should take to avoid workplace accidents. This international day of remembrance for all workers who have been killed, disabled, injured or in any way made unwell by their work, was held on Sunday 28th...
by sue curran | Mar 26, 2019 | news
This month all of the staff at Mackin would like to extend their sincere congratulations to Barry Crowley, a member of our team who has just qualified as a Safe Pass Instructor. Following a career spanning more than thirty years in the construction industry, and with...
by sue curran | Jan 24, 2019 | news
The importance of a well-trained workforce has long been established. Days lost through absences due to sickness and/or injuries that originate in the workplace are a nightmare for any employer; evidenced in a decrease in productivity and a lessening of staff morale....
by sue curran | Nov 22, 2018 | news
We are delighted to have been chosen as SME of the Year at the Cork Business Awards 2018 earlier this month. Finding out that we had been nominated for the award a few weeks before and then going on to win the award at the glittering ceremony held at the Clayton...
by sue curran | Oct 25, 2018 | news
In conjunction with Construction Safety Week 2018, this month’s blog is focused on the importance of putting safety first on the construction site. Construction sites are by their very nature, dangerous places. Several different tasks may be taking place at the same...
by Dylan Holland | Oct 9, 2018 | news
When did you last consider ergonomics in the workplace? Is it a safe working environment for your employees? The goal of ergonomics in the workplace is to allow the worker to reach maximum productivity with minimal impact on their health. Any activity that...
