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We provide high-quality workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) online at www.advancedsafety.ie and locally in Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

We supply workwear & personal protective equipment (PPE) online at www.advancedsafety.ie & locally in our retail shop, with our page we aim to transfer our knowledge of products and safety requirements to our existing and potential customer.

28/10/2026

Ever tried opening a plaster with one hand? It can be trickier than you’d think.

Salvequick dispensers make it easier. As you pull out a plaster, one adhesive side is exposed, so it can be applied using one hand.

It’s a small design detail, but it removes a fiddly step when someone needs first aid.

Good safety equipment should be straightforward to use when it matters.

Explore the Cederroth range:
https://shop.advancedsafety.ie/cederroth-1279/c-1279.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cederroth&utm_content=cathal-20261013

27/10/2026

Spooky season is here! 🎃👻

Ghosts, skeletons and a few Halloween surprises might be part of the fun, but workplace safety is no trick.

Whether you're dressed for Halloween or ready for another day on site, the right protection always matters. 👷

From safety footwear and hi-vis to everyday PPE, we're here to help keep your team equipped.

Enjoy the treats, skip the tricks and stay safe! 🍬

Happy Halloween from all of us at Advanced Safety! 🧡

26/10/2026

An FFP3 mask’s rating is only part of the protection. It also needs to fit the person wearing it.

Tight-fitting masks rely on a good seal against the face. Gaps around the seal can let contaminated air bypass the filter, which is why facial hair in the sealing area—including stubble—can affect the fit.

A few practical checks:
→ Make sure the wearer is clean-shaven where the mask seals against the skin.
→ Fit-test the selected mask for each wearer. The right make, model and size can vary from person to person.
→ Check the seal every time the mask is put on.
→ For reusable respirators, use compatible filters and follow the manufacturer’s replacement guidance.

If a tight-fitting mask is not suitable for a worker, consider an appropriate loose-fitting option, such as a powered hood or helmet, as part of the respiratory protection assessment.

Does your team include face-fit testing and seal checks in its RPE training?

Learn more about our PPE selection, training and ongoing support:
https://www.advancedsafety.ie/services/our-safety-service-offering-delivers-expert-ppe-selection-training-and-ongoing-support?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=field-kit-01&utm_content=brand-page-z12Kl1

23/10/2026

What is your respirator filter actually doing?

Many gas and vapour filters use activated carbon or another sorbent to capture specific contaminants as air passes through. But no filter has unlimited capacity.

Filter life depends on the contaminant, its concentration, workplace conditions, how the respirator is used and the filter itself. When breakthrough occurs, the contaminant can pass through—so waiting until someone notices a smell is not a reliable replacement strategy.

A change schedule should reflect the workplace risk assessment and the manufacturer’s information for the specific filter. It should also be reviewed if working conditions change.

If your team uses chemical filters, when did you last check that the replacement schedule still fits the work being done?

Learn how our team supports PPE selection, training and ongoing safety:
https://www.advancedsafety.ie/services/our-safety-service-offering-delivers-expert-ppe-selection-training-and-ongoing-support?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=field-kit-01&utm_content=brand-CC6QrK

21/10/2026

More PPE doesn’t automatically mean safer work.

Gloves protect hands from many hazards. But around rotating parts, they can create an entanglement risk. If a glove catches on machinery, it may pull the hand towards the danger zone.

That’s why glove rules need to be specific to the task and the equipment. Gloves suitable for handling materials may not be appropriate while operating machinery such as a bench drill or lathe. Always follow the workplace risk assessment and the manufacturer’s instructions.

For workshops, fabrication areas and maintenance teams, this is worth covering in a toolbox talk: does everyone know when gloves are required—and when they could create a hazard?

Learn more about workplace safety:https://www.advancedsafety.ie/services/our-safety-service-offering-delivers-expert-ppe-selection-training-and-ongoing-support?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=field-kit-01&utm_content=brand-i16bcd

21/10/2026

First aid should be easy to find, easy to access and ready when it’s needed.

A well-organised first aid kit is a simple but important part of workplace safety.

Small details matter. Be prepared before an incident happens.

Explore workplace first aid solutions at Advanced safety
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19/10/2026

It’s 2:17 pm. Someone is injured.

Who responds? Where is the nearest first aid station? And is it ready to use?

Try the "2:17 Test" today:

→ Find your nearest first aid station.
→ Check that it’s easy to access.
→ Open the kit: are the supplies complete and in date?
→ Ask a colleague where they would go and who they would alert.

First aid readiness means people know what to do and the equipment is accessible, maintained and ready when needed.

Looking to review your first aid supplies? Explore the Cederroth range:
https://shop.advancedsafety.ie/cederroth-1279/c-1279.html?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cederroth&utm_content=brand-OQOBWJ

Save this post for your next safety walk-round. Would your site pass the 2:17 Test?

16/10/2026

On one trouser line, across one workforce, we fitted 18 different waist-and-leg combinations. Eighteen variants of the same trouser.
A standard stock range may not cover the size combinations a workforce needs. When employees are left with the closest available fit, exchanges, discomfort and garments that go unworn can follow.
In this fitting programme, Advanced Safety fitted 175 employees across 17 sites — coordinating the process without asking the client’s HR or EHS teams to manage the fitting administration.

Read the full case study:
https://www.advancedsafety.ie/news-insights/how-we-fitted-175-employees-across-17-sites-zero-admin-client?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=story-pack-01-fittings&utm_content=brand-page-20260513

How do you manage different waist and leg lengths across your workforce?

14/08/2026

If downtime is expensive and compliance is non‑negotiable in your organisation, we can help. With expertise in pharma, manufacturing, construction, and many more, our solutions reduce waste, improve availability, and remove admin for your safety team.

Invest wisely in smarter safety systems. Talk to our team today and find out more.

Get in touch: https://www.advancedsafety.ie/contact

24/07/2026

Mayo colours are everywhere — and the excitement is building! 💚❤️
From everyone at Advanced Safety, best of luck to Mayo this weekend. We’re behind you all the way!

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Golden Mile Industrial Park, Breaffy Road
Castlebar
F23DF44

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

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+353949027674

Website

http://www.advancedsafety.ie/

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