Monthly Archives: November 2017
A Review of Possible Impacts of Brexit on Irish Trade with the United Kingdom
BrexitGiven the geographical proximity to the UK, movement of goods has always been very significant between the two states. Roughly 91,000 Irish countries trade with the United Kingdom. Ireland exports €15.6 billion worth of goods to the UK annual and imports about €18 billion of goods. In terms of services,…
Read MoreCarcinogenic Radon at Home and at Work
EnvironmentNaturally emitted form rocks, Radon is an odourless and colourless radioactive gas that results from the decay of Uranium in rocks and soil. It is the densest noble gas known and can easily seep into buildings from the ground. Radon has the ability to build up to really high concentrations…
Read MoreEuropean Union’s Regulations and Requirements Regarding Health & Safety in the Offshore Industry
Compliance ManagementThe geological and geographic conditions for offshore activities, naturally increase the risk factor when it comes to safety and health of the employees working on offshore workplaces such as oil rigs. However, reports on offshore disasters in the recent years have shown that most of the times; accidents occur due…
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