Category Archives: Health & Safety

Waterford Council Lifeguards go Blue for World Drowning Prevention Day

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Conan Power

85 People drowned in Ireland in 2022.  Help reduce these numbers by following the basic principles for staying safe in and around water. Swim at Lifeguarded waterways.  If you cannot get to a lifeguarded waterway, swim where it is traditionally … Continue reading →

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Minister for Justice launches Waterford’s Safety Plan

Posted on March 27, 2023 by ruthtapial

On Monday March 27th, Minister for Justice Simon Harris TD launched the Waterford Local Community Safety Partnership (WLCSP) Safety Plan 2023 – 2028. The plan included a detailed socio-economic profile of the City and County, which was used to inform … Continue reading →

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Fireworks warning from Dept. of Justice

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Conan Power

⚠️ #Fireworks are illegal in Ireland because they are dangerous. They cause significant injuries & distress to a wide section of our communities. 🚑 🚨 This year in the run-up to #Halloween we urge the public NOT to BUY, SELL … Continue reading →

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Fire Safety Week : Chimneys & Stoves

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Conan Power

Chimney fire signs • A chimney fire produces excessive smoke. • Burning embers may fall down the chimney. • Flames or sparks may be visible from the top of the chimney. • A loud roaring noise may be audible. A … Continue reading →

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It’s National Fire Safety Week – test your smoke alarm

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Conan Power

In their annual safety campaigns around Fire Safety Week, Waterford Fire Service is once again urging people to be vigilant of fire risks in their homes, with a special emphasis on testing your smoke alarm. Fire Safety Week takes place … Continue reading →

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Waterford Fire Service urges public test smoke alarms during National Fire Safety Week

Posted on October 7, 2022 by ruthtapial

In the run up to the annual safety campaigns around Fire Safety Week, Waterford Fire Service is once again urging people to be vigilant of fire risks in their homes, with a special emphasis on testing your smoke alarm. Fire … Continue reading →

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More than 24000 people in Waterford using the toilet as a bin

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Conan Power

Clean Coasts and Irish Water urge the public to ‘Think Before You Flush’ in a bid to safeguard our environment  Monday 3 October 2022: Irish Water and Clean Coasts are urging the public to continue to ‘Think Before You Flush’ as a … Continue reading →

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Waterford City & County Council clears the way for Make Way Day 2022

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Conan Power

Every corner of Ireland will be put to the test for basic access issues this Friday, September 30th when the Make Way Day campaign returns, with a testing twist! Campaign organisers, the Disability Federation of Ireland DFI, have developed an online … Continue reading →

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National Slow Down Day – 07.00hrs on Tuesday 1st March to 07.00hrs on Wednesday 2nd March 2022

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Conan Power

An Garda Síochána will conduct a national speed enforcement operation “Slow Down”, supported by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and other stakeholders, for a 24 hour period from 07.00hrs on Tuesday 1st March to 07.00hrs on Wednesday 2nd March 2022. The aim … Continue reading →

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