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The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin a two‑week farm safety inspection campaign today, Monday, 19th January 2026, focusing on the safe management of livestock in the lead‑up to the busy calving season. Inspectors will be visiting farms nationwide to highlight key risks and ensure farmers have appropriate controls in place when working with cattle and other livestock.
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Kildare Chilling Company fined €225,000 following a fatal accident on the 14th of May 2020
Today, Friday 16th January 2026, at Kildare Circuit Court sitting in Naas, Judge Elva Duffy imposed a fine of €225,000 on Kildare Chilling Company Unlimited Company.
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Health and Safety Authority reports sharp rise in work-related fatalities in 2025
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has today (Monday 5th January) published provisional figures showing that 58 people died in work-related incidents in Ireland during 2025, representing a 61% increase on the 36 who died in 2024.
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Safety Representatives Resource Book (eBook Version)
The Safety Representatives Resource book will support the role and development of Safety Representatives, and in so doing, foster meaningful communication and consultation in the workplace. This is the eBook version.
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Safety Representatives Resource Book (Print Version)
The Safety Representatives Resource book will support the role and development of Safety Representatives, and in so doing, foster meaningful communication and consultation in the workplace. This is the print version.
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This Climate Action Roadmap demonstrates the Health and Safety Authority’s commitment as a public sector body to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across our core infrastructure and operational activities.
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This Code of Practice provides practical guidance as to the observance of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Exposure to Asbestos) Regulations, 2006-2025 (S.I. No. 386/2006, S.I. No. 589/2010 and S.I. No. 632/2025) hereinafter the Asbestos Regulations, in relation to occupational exposure limit value (OELVs) and air monitoring, having regard to the provisions of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
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Annual Review of Workplace Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities 2023–2024
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) remains committed to its vision of delivering healthy and safe working lives and contributing to productive enterprises. This Annual Review of Workplace Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities for 2023–2024 reflects both progress and persistent challenges in occupational safety and health and in the safe use of chemicals and products. It is not only a statistical account but also a call to action for every worker, duty-holder and stakeholder to renew their commitment to the prevention of workplace incidents.
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Chemical Agents Risk Assessment Template
Complete this template to assess how harmful chemical activities (vapour, fume, dust, gas, liquid) can cause harm before you use them. Identify actions to minimise potential harm to workers, others in the workplace and the environment. You should also use this form to reassess the chemical activity after an accident, near-miss, changes in workplace practices or chemical spill.
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Information Sheet on Work-related Violence and Aggression in Retail
The purpose of this guidance document is to help retail employers manage the risks associated with work-related violence and aggression, and to implement suitable control measures, examples of which are provided below.
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This is not an approved or statutory form, and chemical inventories may be produced in other formats. It aims to support small and medium-sized businesses in completing a chemical inventory.
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Chemical Agents Risk Assessment Template - Supporting Information
This document is intended to provide additional information to support the Chemical Agents Risk Assessment Template available on the HSA website.