One of Our RTITB Forklift instructors Gearoid Murphy had a great response to the latest batch of Forklift training carried out by Demack Safety. The operators at M & G Transport in Shannon, Co. Clare were delighted to show off their newly refreshed Forklift skills both in and out of the warehouse. We are not […]
Read More →“Be Winter Ready” with Demack Safety
on November 14, 2015in Uncategorized
The office of emergency planning has set up a new campaign which offers help and advice to people regarding the coming winter months. Minister for Defence Simon Coveney has said “the state is more prepared for the risks, difficulties and challenges that come with the winter months now than it has ever been, that being […]
Read More →Second FETAC Occupational First Aid Course this month in Co. Clare
on November 13, 2015in Uncategorized
After the success of our last Occupational First Aid Course carried out 2 weeks ago, we are delighted to be carrying out another one this week. It starts on Saturday 14th November in Ennis, Co. Clare and will run for 3 consecutive Saturdays (14th, 21st, 28th). This is to facilitate people who require the certification […]
Read More →First Aid Training is for everyone!!
on November 7, 2015in Uncategorized
Demack Safety’s lead First Aid instructor Carol Murphy had a great response to the latest FETAC level 5 Occupational First Aid course that she delivered in Ennis this week. One participant in particular really made the course interesting. Josephine Glynn is in her mid–eighties (Yes we did say mid-eighties!!) She was willing and able for […]
Read More →Ground breaking decision will save lives!
on October 22, 2015in Uncategorized
The Irish government has just signed off on new legislation which will see schools and sports clubs storing devices such as epi pens, these can be used to quickly treat life threatening allergic reactions such as Anaphylactic Shock! From now on properly trained members of the public will be allowed to administer these medications when […]
Read More →What is Anaphylaxis?
on October 5, 2015in Uncategorized
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction to a substance. It can result in rapid swelling of the throat, mouth and tongue. This swelling may restrict the person’s ability to breath and in a lot of cases is extremely serious. Peanut and nut allergies are common and often severe which is why they receive widespread publicity. […]
Read More →Upcoming FETAC Occupational First Aid Courses in Co. Clare
on October 1, 2015in Uncategorized
Demack Safety Ltd. are delighted to be carrying out two FETAC Level 5 Occupational First Aid Courses in Ennis, Co. Clare over the coming weeks. The dates for the first course are Tuesday 3rd Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th November in Ennis, Co. Clare. The second FETAC Occupational First Aid Course will be held on […]
Read More →FETAC Occupational First Aid Training in Mayo
on September 30, 2015in Uncategorized
Demack Safety Ltd. has recently carried out a FETAC level 5 Occupational First Aid Course in Charlestown Co. Mayo. The course was carried out on behalf of South West Mayo Development Company in Charlestown Enterprise Centre. Feedback from the Course was very positive from both the instructor Carol Murphy and the Course participants. Carol wrote […]
Read More →New Traffic offence for people who do not carry emergency kits in cars!
on September 22, 2015in Uncategorized
The garda commissioner has proposed the creation of new traffic offenses for people who fail to carry the items listed below in their car: A working Torch Breakdown Triangle High-Visibility Vest First Aid Kit Fire Extinguisher The proposal means it will be an offence not to have these items in your car at all times […]
Read More →Grandmother praises young children who used life-saving CPR when she collapsed
on September 15, 2015in Uncategorized
Four year old Nathan and his friend Katelyn (6) were with his granny Ursula Doran O’Reilly (58) when she had a seizure and began to faint. Luckily, just days before Ursula’s health scare, Katelyn’s dad had shown her how to do CPR. “They’re brilliant children,” she said. “Because of Katelyn’s instructions from her Dad on […]
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