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We offer a range of Workplace Health and Safety consultancy services to our clients. At Acacia, by continuously working with world-class clients, we ensure the delivery of the highest professional standards.
Our focus is on providing our clients with an expert-driven professional service. We will ensure health and safety compliance for your company. We provide these services to clients across the spectrum. This includes manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, construction, corporate office environments and in the public sector.
Our Environmental Health & Safety management system is certified to OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 14001:2004. We have also integrated OHSAS 18001 with our ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System.
At IPB we take the health and safety of our employees, customers, business partners and wider stakeholders very seriously. We have worked collaboratively with Acacia and over the past number of years they have provided us with the necessary support and guidance to develop an industry-leading safety management system. We value and rely on their continued guidance and support around all Health and Safety matters in our working environment.
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Karen Hannon
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E karen.hannon@acacia.ie
Additional EH&S reading material
Acacia Evergreen & Wellbeing
by Acacia Team | June 8, 2022 | CSR, Evergreen, Facilities Management, Health & Safety, Sustainability | 0 Comments
LEED and WELL certifications: differences, benefits, and drawbacks
by Acacia Team | April 5, 2022 | Energy, Environmental, Facilities Management, Health & Safety, Sustainability | 0 Comments
Hybrid working: how’s it going to work?
by Acacia Team | February 11, 2022 | COVID19, Environmental, Facilities Management, Featured | 0 Comments
7 ways facilities management can help your business save time & money
by Acacia Team | January 26, 2022 | Energy, Facilities Management, Health & Safety, Technology | 0 Comments
Trends in Facilities Management 2022
by Acacia Team | December 8, 2021 | Facilities Management, Health & Safety, IoT, Remote working, Sustainability | 0 Comments
Acacia wins at NISO Annual Safety Awards 2021
by Acacia Team | November 9, 2021 | Awards, Facilities Management, Health & Safety, News | 0 Comments
How the Pandemic has Reshaped Cleaning
by Acacia Team | October 19, 2021 | COVID19, Facilities Management, Soft Services | 0 Comments
Returning to your workplace
by Acacia Team | September 3, 2021 | COVID19, Facilities Management, Health & Safety | 0 Comments
What are the Benefits of Facilities Management?
by Acacia Team | July 23, 2021 | Facilities Management, Health & Safety, IoT | 0 Comments
Why have workers been more productive working remotely?
by Acacia Team | June 11, 2021 | COVID19, Environmental, Facilities Management, IoT | 0 Comments
World FM Day: Standing Tall Beyond the Pandemic
by Acacia Team | May 12, 2021 | COVID19, Facilities Management | 0 Comments
Guidelines to Working Safely from Heights
by Acacia Team | April 9, 2021 | Featured, Health & Safety | 0 Comments
Covid: One Year On
by Acacia Team | March 26, 2021 | COVID19, Health & Safety | 0 Comments
Understanding Remote DSE Assessments
by Sarah Ireton | February 19, 2021 | COVID19, Health & Safety | 0 Comments
Acacia Win at NISO Awards 2020
by Acacia Team | February 5, 2021 | Health & Safety | 0 Comments
COVID-19 Guidelines & Protocols for Today’s Workplace
by Acacia Team | January 8, 2021 | COVID19, Health & Safety | 0 Comments
World Mental Health Month 2021
by Acacia Team | October 9, 2020 | Facilities Management, Health & Safety | 0 Comments
Road Safety
by Acacia Team | November 18, 2019 | Health & Safety, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
There are many ways in which an employer can promote a safe driving culture and the necessary compliance with expected requirements. Acacia can assist employers in ensuring that compliance requirements are met.
Acacia Excel – NISO Health & Safety Awards
by Acacia Team | October 18, 2019 | Health & Safety | 0 Comments
Acacia excel at the 28th Annual NISO Health & Safety Awards. Awards received include a first time win in the Facilities Management and Services category and a Consistent High Achiever Award.
Acacia Achieve ISO 45001 Accreditation
by Acacia Team | May 31, 2019 | Health & Safety | 0 Comments
Considering Safety Management System Certification?
by Acacia Team | January 10, 2019 | Health & Safety | 0 Comments
Then ISO 45001:2018 is the certification for you.
It enables organisations to provide safe and healthy workplaces by preventing work-related injury/ill health and proactively improving OH&S performance.
Benefits include:
NISO Safety Awards – Consistent High Achievement
by Acacia Team | November 5, 2018 | Health & Safety | 0 Comments
Acacia are very proud to be recognised with a Higher Distinction Award for excellence in occupational health & safety and a Consistent High Achievement Award for the 3rd year running.
NISO Health & Safety Excellence At Acacia
by Acacia Team | November 7, 2017 | Health & Safety | 0 Comments
Acacia win High Achiever Award for excellence in occupational health & safety at the 26th Annual NISO Health & Safety Awards.
Is Your Workplace Winter Ready?
by Acacia Team | October 17, 2017 | Facilities Management, Health & Safety | 0 Comments
Yes, it’s that time of year again when winter weather threatens havoc to our well-maintained facilities. With the EPA predicting the impacts of global warming to include more intense storms and rainfall events we need more than ever to be Winter Ready!
Health & Wellbeing for all Ages – European Health & Safety Week
by Acacia Team | October 1, 2017 | Health & Safety, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
European Health & Safety Week 2017 begins on October 23rd. This year’s theme is “Healthy Workplaces for all ages”. Why not take this opportunity to think about health and safety in your own workplace?
Workplace Safety Compliance – ISO 45001
by Acacia Team | August 19, 2017 | Health & Safety | 0 Comments
You may be more than familiar with OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Standard (formerly BS OSHSA 18001). Indeed most workplaces operate to this high standard on a daily basis, whether formally accredited or not.
Acacia win High Achiever Health and Safety Award
by Acacia Team | October 19, 2016 | Health & Safety | 0 Comments
Acacia Facilities Management have received a prestigious High Achiever Award from the National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) for excellence in occupational health and safety.
Salesforce Best Large Workplace in Ireland
by Acacia Team | April 19, 2016 | Consultancy, Facilities Management, Health & Safety, Maintenance | 0 Comments
Salesforce was recently ranked No. 1 on the list of the Best Large Workplaces in Ireland
New Workers More Likely to Have an Accident
by Acacia Team | March 25, 2016 | Health & Safety | 0 Comments
The HSA have recently launched an awareness campaign on national radio to highlight the fact that new and inexperienced workers are more likely to have an accident at work
Understanding Passive Fire Protection
by Acacia Team | March 8, 2016 | Facilities Management, Health & Safety, Maintenance | 0 Comments
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection in Ireland (ASFPI) is recently organised a forum at the Facilities Ireland Exhibition.
National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) Award 2015
by Acacia Team | November 25, 2015 | Health & Safety | 0 Comments
Acacia Facilities Management have for the fifth consecutive year received a prestigious National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) Award
Fire Safety Management
by Acacia Team | March 9, 2015 | Facilities Management, Health & Safety, Maintenance | 0 Comments
Eyre Massy, Technical Services Director from Acacia Facilities Management recently presented at ASFP Ireland Fire Compartmentation Seminar at the FM Ireland 2015 event.
Acacia win Health and Safety Award
by Acacia Team | November 2, 2014 | Health & Safety | 0 Comments
Acacia Facilities Management are delighted to have once again received a prestigious National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) Award for excellence in occupational health and safety.
Contractor Competency
by Acacia Team | March 2, 2014 | Health & Safety | 0 Comments
The recent double manslaughter prosecution of a gas fitter in Northern Ireland has heightened awareness among all employers and building owners as to their obligations in this area…
New Pressure System Regulations in Ireland
by Acacia Team | May 2, 2013 | Health & Safety | 0 Comments
The failure of pressure equipment can result in fatalities and serious injuries and cause major damage to property.
Fire Protection Seminar
by Acacia Team | March 2, 2013 | Health & Safety | 0 Comments
Eyre Massy, Associate Director – Technical Services, gave an insight into the role of the Facilities Manager at the ASFP Ireland (Association for Specialist Fire Protection) seminar.
Acacia NISO Award 2012
by Acacia Team | October 3, 2012 | Health & Safety | 0 Comments
Acacia Facilities Management are delighted to have received a prestigious National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) award for the second consecutive year.
Legionnaires Outbreak Preventable
by Acacia Team | July 3, 2012 | Health & Safety, Maintenance | 0 Comments
The recent UK Edinburgh outbreak, in which a 56-year-old man has died, indicates that poor maintenance regimes or complacency are still too prevalent in public buildings and other large complexes.
Joe Fox EHS Manager, Directors Liabilities
by Acacia Team | April 10, 2011 | Health & Safety | 0 Comments
Joe Fox EHS Manager’s Presentation on Directors liabilities
Joe Fox EHS Manager (IPFMA CPD Presentation)
by Acacia Team | April 9, 2011 | Health & Safety | 0 Comments
Joe Fox EHS Manager with Acacia will present on the 28/04/11 on Section 80 – Liabilities for Directors & Managers