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Useful Events For Smes

National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition

Tuesday 23rd−Thursday 24th May 9.00am−4.00pm RDS, Dublin Details here.

Digital Transformation Conference

Tuesday 23rd−Wednesday 24th May 9.00am−4.00pm RDS, Dublin Book here.

SEAI SME Business Briefings

Wednesday 24th May 10.00−11.00am Online Register here.

Dublin Tech Summit

Wednesday 31st – Thursday 1st June, 9.00am−5.30pm RDS, Dublin Details here.

BPFI Retail Banking Conference 2023

Monday 12th June 8.30am−12.45pm

The Marker Hotel, Dublin Book here.

Modern Construction Conference 2023

Thursday 22nd June

8.00am−5.00pm

Aviva Stadium, Dublin Book here.

2023 European ForumRegulating and Innovating Online Safety

Tuesday 27th June 10.00am-5.00pm

The Foundry, Google Ireland, Dublin Book here.

Workplace Safety, Health and Welfare Induction

The online ‘Workplace Safety, Health and Welfare Induction’ developed in partnership with Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo has just been launched, aimed at supporting employers to deliver induction to new employees. The online induction comprises a suite of short awareness-raising courses which can be used along with workplace-specific training. The online induction can be accessed on the  HSA eLearning portal and on the  ATU Free Courses portal at Workplace Safety Health and Welfare at Work Induction.

This online course is suitable for new employees, people returning to the workplace after a break, and students on work experience. It is also a useful refresher course for employees.

The Workplace Safety, Health and Welfare Induction consists of 8 units covering a range of health and safety areas designed to help employees to stay safe while at work. Units 1 and 2 are compulsory and cover key employer and employee roles and responsibilities as well as work-related stress. Units 3 to 8 are optional and can be selected as appropriate to the specific work environment. Topics include – manual handling, ergonomics, housekeeping in the workplace, chemical safety, workplace transport safety, and noise and machinery. Certificates and digital badges are provided to learners. The Units range from 20 minutes to 45 minutes to complete.

A certificate is awarded to participants for completing Units 1 and 2, and for each of the optional Units 3-8. An assessment must also be completed at the end of each Unit.  Digital badges are also awarded for Unit completion and for completing the course in full.

The SBCI Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme

To help Irish SMEs increase their energy efficiency, reduce their energy bills and become more sustainable in the long-term, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) offers the Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme (EELS).

By allowing borrowers to benefit from reduced interest rates and finance amounts ranging from €10,000 to €150,000 over terms of up to 10 years, the Scheme aims to improve businesses’ sustainability and increase investments in energy-efficient equipment, such as heat pumps, solar panels, LED lighting, chillers and fluid coolers, commercial appliances, electric vehicle charging points and other energy-saving technology.

To be eligible for funding, the energy-saving equipment must be listed on the Sustainable Authority of Ireland (SEAI) “Triple E Register for Products”.

The Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme is available through AIB, Bank of Ireland, Capitalflow, Fexco Asset Finance and Finance Ireland until the end of 2023. More details are available on the SBCI website