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What is an Engineering Statutory Inspection?
By John Healy of Healy Insurances
Equipment owners and managers can typically have a diverse, complex and large number of plant and equipment types under their direct control and or supervision.
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With this comes the legal responsibility to ensure it is safe and that the necessary Health and Safety requirements are being satisfied.
An Engineering policy will ensure that you satisfy the requirements of the Health, Safety & Welfare at Work legislation. Here is a brief outline of some of the most common plant and machinery that falls under this legislation.
* Forklifts and teleporters should be inspected and certified every 12 months
* Vehicle lifting tables should be inspected and certified every 12 months.
* Lifting plant such as hoists and goods/passenger lifts have an examination frequency of six months. Other machinery which are not lifting machines but have a lifting function, for example manual pallet trucks, excavators etc also require inspection under the health and safety acts.
* Steam boilers, steam receivers and air receivers should be inspected and certified every 26 months. Hot water boilers and café boilers should be examined every 12 months.
As you can see there are many sectors that are impacted by this legislation from construction and manufacturing to the hospitality industry, agri sector and motor industry. It should be emphasised that if there is an accident involving an item of plant an up to date certificate will be requested by both the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the liability insurers. It is also vital to say that routine servicing of plant and machinery does not replace the legal requirement to hold up to date certification.
There are a wider range of insurers and inspectors who offer this service. It is crucial to get the best possible professional advice as policy wordings and covers can differ greatly.
Kilcummin Parish to celebrate golden jubilee of local church
Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Kilcummin will celebrate its 50th anniversary on June 20.
Parishioners and members of the wider community are invited to attend a special anniversary Mass to mark the local milestone. The parish will welcome Bishop Ray Browne to lead the golden jubilee celebrations.
The anniversary Mass is scheduled for 7.30pm, and refreshments will be served for all attendees immediately afterward.
Picture Caption: Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Kilcummin, which celebrates its 50th anniversary on Saturday 20th June. Photo: Sean Kelly
Donal Cremin retires from Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra
Staff at Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra in Rathmore gathered in late May to mark the retirement of long-serving teacher and former ASTI President Donal Cremin at a function held in the Brehon Hotel.
Donal had been a member of the teaching staff since the school opened in 1998, working initially as a metalwork and technical graphics teacher before transitioning into his role as a school guidance counsellor. His career in education spans several decades, including 15 years at Scoil Mhuire gan Smál in Blarney. Prior to entering teaching, he worked as a senior craftsman at the Sugar Factory in Mallow.
Throughout his career, Donal was a prominent advocate for workers’ rights within the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI). He held multiple positions within the union, including school steward, Board of Management representative, and regional representative. In 2023, he became the first Kerry person to be elected as President of the ASTI.
Outside of his professional life, Donal has been a long-standing volunteer within the credit union movement, serving in various local and national capacities over several decades.
The retirement event was widely attended by past and present colleagues. Donal was joined at the celebration by his wife Maureen and their children, Aidan, Maria, and
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