Health and Safety

21. Oct 2022.

Manual Handling for Shedders

Manual Handling involves any transporting or supporting of any load by one or more employees, and includes lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving a load, which by reason of its shape, weight or size – (these are known as characteristics), or which by reason of the condition of...

1. Dec 2021.

Covid-19: Reiterated guidance for sheds

Dear shedders, The Irish Men’s Sheds Association was recently contacted by a shed in severe distress, who were hoping their predicament may serve as a warning to others. This particular shed has followed every possible precaution throughout this pandemic and all its members were fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Like...

13. Oct 2014.

Woodworking Hand Tools – General Safety Tips and Printable Safety Guidance Sheets

Top tips Have regular toolbox talks with the information and guidance provided with all the Shedders. Normally it should last 5 to 10 minutes. Make them regular so that safety is reinforced at your Shed. Record who attended and keep the records. Print off safety guidance sheets and place them...

13. Sep 2014.

Woodworking Machines – General Safety Tips and Printable Safety Guidance Sheets

Here is a selection of safety information about using various woodworking machines and general woodworking safety guidance. Top tips Have regular toolbox talks with the information and guidance provided with all the Shedders. Normally it should last 5 to 10 minutes. Make them regular so that safety is reinforced at...