Health & Safety

As a result of Covid-19, a lot of our classes have had to be put on hold due to restriction guidelines but recertification of instructors and volunteers, vehicle maintenance and other essential activities are still going ahead but only when restrictions and safety procedures allow us to do so.

Because of our visibility in the community throughout the year, we have a large number of applications from people wishing to join the Sligo Civil Defence branch which is very encouraging for the future.

Sligo County Council will continue to implement the provisions of the local authorities Safety Management Systems. This will be carried out by ongoing review of the current systems and implementation of the rigorous annual H&S Inspection programme. Communication and consultation with employees will be carried out and H&S training of employees will be facilitated as required. Employees will be supported to implement safe systems of work. Liaison with the HSA, Irish Water and other stakeholders will continue as appropriate.