Category Archives: Plan Prepare Perform

Breathing Apparatus Training

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Cuttle Consulting have just completed two BA Hazmat courses for one of our Pharma clients. The need to have their ERT trained in BA was identified during the risk assessment, done as part of planning for a new production process due to commence shortly. It is always a pleasure to work with clients who use thorough risk analysis to decide…

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COVID-19 Return to Work Safely Protocol

By | COVID-19, Emergency Planning, Plan Prepare Perform, Risk Management | No Comments

On the 9th May 2020 the Government published it’s guidance on the safe return to work for employers and workers. The Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business sets out the 5 phases being used to reopen Ireland after the COVID-19 shutdown. Phase 1 comes into operation on the 18th May. That sees a return for outdoor workers, construction, garden centres…

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Emergency Evacuation

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There is a statutory obligation on the occupiers of premises to conduct emergency evacuation exercises at least once per year. Many organisations simply conduct haphazard fire drills where the fire alarm is activated, everyone leaves for a few minutes and then returns. Such drills do not actually test the sites ability to safely get everyone out and account for every…

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Why don’t the evening shift get exercises?

By | Critical Incident, Emergency Planning, Exercises, Fire, Plan Prepare Perform | No Comments

“Why don’t the evening shift get specific training exercises?” was a question we were recently asked, while delivering a briefing on updates to the emergency response plan for a client. The safety of the workforce is at the pinnacle of every decision and action taken by that client. They have an excellent emergency response plan, with well trained and exercised…

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All Ireland Hurling Finals Screening at Eyre Square Galway

By | Large Crowd Events, Plan Prepare Perform | No Comments

On Sunday 3rd September 2017 Galway Minor and Senior hurling teams played in the All Ireland Finals. Both teams won.   Tickets for Croke Park were in high demand, with many families left disappointed at being unable to secure a precious ticket.   Galway City Business Association (GCBA) came to the rescue. If the disappointed families could not get to…

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Event Controller for Fleadh Cheoil ná hÉireann, Ennis, 2017

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Ennis, Co Clare, hosted the 2017 Fleadh Cheoil ná hEireann from 13th to 21st August. The event was an outstanding success for Ennis, with an attendance of 450,000 over the 8 days. There were 16 venues, including two large outdoor arenas. Each venue had its own event plan, which fitted into the overall event plan. The entire event was managed…

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Event Control – Midsummer’s Day with the Stars 2017

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On Sunday, the 25th June 2017 Shannonside Northern Sound hosted the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars Country Music Festival in Roscommon Racecourse. This was the 5th year to stage the festival which is growing from strength to strength each year. The festival was highlighted by stars such as Big Tom, Nathan Carter and many more.   Cuttle Consulting were engaged,…

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