About

The business was established in 1996 recognising that there was a need for tailor-made services, personal relationships, professionalism and a humanistic approach to Health and Safety and Human Resources. It is run by Mary Darlington, Director who also has a team of qualified Associates to call on when required. Since 1996 we have gained a reputation for straight talking, excellent technical advice and workable solutions to problems.

We work with private sector companies, Local Authorities, large multinationals, not for profit organisations and more. We are in the business of prevention as all incidents and accidents cost money, disrupt business and lead to pain and suffering for those injured.

We deal with hard safety issues (machinery issues, materials movement, chemical management etc.) and soft safety issues (human factor issues, ergonomics, stress, bullying etc.), which are becoming more relevant as work practices change.

In HR we will advise you on all aspects of Employment Law and can prepare you for a National Employment Rights Authority (NERA) Inspection. We will develop policies and procedures to assist you to retain and manage your employees. The Company is based in Enniscrone but provides services nationwide to a range of multinationals, large wholesalers, hoteliers, retailers, service industry companies, not for profit organisations and SMEs.

Profile of Mary Darlington – Director

(BSc OSHM, CFIOSH, MIITD, CFCIPD)

Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner/HR Specialist

Qualifications

• BSc in Occupational Safety and Health Management (with Distinction) – UCD 2003
• UCD Diploma in Safety Health & Welfare at Work (with Commendation) – UCD 1993
• Chartered Fellow of Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (CFIOSH)
• Chartered Fellow of Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (FCIPD)
• Corporate Member of Irish Institute of Training and Development (MIITD)

Experience

• July 07 onwards Director of Darlington Consulting (now based in Co. Sligo)
• April 06 to July 07 Health & Safety Executive with National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) in Dublin
• 1996 to April 2006 Director of Darlington Consulting, a successful health and safety consultancy providing training and consultancy services to a range of clients, large and small, commercial and not for profit–based in Waterford.
• 1989 – 1998 Safety & Environment Manager, Bausch & Lomb Ireland, Waterford
• 1972 – 1989 Human Resource roles in with a range of companies including Sainsburys in UK, Coca Cola Dublin and Cheeverstown House, Dublin

Board/Committee Memberships

• Member of IOSH North West Committee 2011 to date
• Chair of IOSH North West District 2010 to 2011
• Chairperson of IOSH Ireland June 2004 – March 2005
• Board Member of Health & Safety Authority – 1995 – 1998
• Chairperson of HSA Legislation & Guidance Sub-Committee – 1995 – 1998
• Member of Workplace Safety Group – 1995 – 1997
• National President – Network – The Organisation for Women in Business -1994 – 1995
• Previous course leader on Safety Diploma Course at Waterford Institute of Technology
• Previous tutor on UCD Certificate in Health and Safety

Ursula Jordan-Hanley

EAP Consultant/Counsellor, Trainer and Mediator, MIACP, MEAPA, MIITD, MMII

Summary:

An experienced accredited Counsellor, Supervisor, EAP Consultant, Trainer and Mediator with over 14 years experience, in a wide variety of settings, including prison, workplace, healthcare and private practice. Specialising in a wide variety of issues including: cancer, relationships, suicide, sexuality, low self-esteem, depression, stress, effects of bullying, abuse, aspects of addiction, bereavement etc. Qualified to carry out Critical Incident De-Briefing after traumatic events.