A Healthy Workplace for all Ages

A Healthy Workplace for all Ages

As the retirement age all across Europe is being raised, many workers face longer working lives. We need to create a healthy workplace for all ages. By 2030 it is estimated that more than 30% of the workforce will be in the 55-64 age range. These workers present...
Employee Resourcing

Employee Resourcing

If you, or someone that you know, are interested in working for an award winning, international company, then you have definitely taken a step in the right direction by reading this blog on ‘employee resourcing’. Mackin Consultancy was established by Andrew Mackin in...
Do You Have a Workplace Safety Committee?

Do You Have a Workplace Safety Committee?

Do you have an appointed workplace safety committee in your company? If your answer is no, or yes but it’s not as well run as it should be, our latest blog can help. Appointing a workplace safety committee is essential to the maintenance of a safe, well-run workplace....
Why is Manual Handling Training Important?

Why is Manual Handling Training Important?

You only have one spine and you need to take good care of it. A Manual Handling Training Course is a necessary part of almost every worker’s training, with very few exceptions. Regulation 68 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations...
PSA Approved Training Organisation

PSA Approved Training Organisation

Mackin Consultancy has been approved by the PSA to provide training for licensing purposes. The Private Security Authority is a Government body which holds responsibility for the licensing and regulation of the private security industry in Ireland. Since 1st September...
Working with Chemicals used in Nail Bars

Working with Chemicals used in Nail Bars

When you think of starting a career as a nail technician, it is unlikely that the first thought to cross your mind would be the health risks associated to the chemicals used in Nail Bars on a daily basis. However, before you let your creative juices start to flow and...