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Press Releases 2025
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25Nov
HSA and ESB Networks join forces to promote electricity safety in the workplace
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and ESB Networks have today (November 25th) announced a new joint safety campaign to raise awareness of the electrical risks associated with working in proximity of the ESB Networks electricity network, or deliberate interference with ESB Networks infrastructure in the workplace.
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31Oct
Irish Packaging Recycling Unlimited Company fined €650,000 following fatal incident at Recycling Plant in Finglas
Yesterday, Thursday 30th October, at Dublin Circuit Court, Judge Martin Nolan imposed a fine of €650,000 on Irish Packaging Recycling Unlimited Company for one breach of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 following a work-related fatal incident which occurred at their Recycling Plant on the 18th August 2021.
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21Oct
Health and Safety Authority announces appointment of Mark Cullen as new CEO
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has today, 21st October, announced the appointment of Mark Cullen as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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06Oct
All-island safety campaign targets deadly falls in construction and farming
Running throughout the month of October, this joint initiative will see inspections taking place on construction sites and farms of all sizes across the island, with the goal of reducing the number of serious injuries and fatalities linked to work at height.
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15Sep
Machinery, working at height and construction on farms in the spotlight as Health and Safety Authority returns to the National Ploughing Championships
As the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) prepares to welcome thousands of farmers to their farm safety exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships over the coming three days, 16 deaths* on farms so far this year, compared with 12 deaths in all of 2024, is a stark reminder of the need for farmers to prioritise health and safety on farms.
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07Sep
Health and Safety Authority targets forestry sector in new safety focus
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin an inspection campaign tomorrow, Monday 8th September, targeting the forestry sector with a focus on adherence to the Code of Practice for Managing Safety and Health in Forestry Operations.
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20Jul
HSA calls for renewed commitment from farmers as Farm Safety Week begins
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is urging farmers, farmers’ families, and all those working in agriculture to prioritise safety as Farm Safety Week 2025 begins tomorrow, Monday, 21 July.
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18Jul
Colas Contracting Ltd fined €270,000 following fatal incident during road resurfacing at Meetcon, Tarbert, Co. Kerry
Yesterday, Thursday 17 July, at Tralee Circuit Court, Judge Ronan Munro imposed a fine of €270,000 on Colas Contracting Limited for two breaches of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, following a work-related fatal incident which occurred during road resurfacing works on the R551 at Meelcon, Tarbert, Co. Kerry on August 11, 2020.
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18Jul
Health and Safety Authority publishes 2024 Annual Report highlighting strengthened enforcement, effective collaboration and targeted outreach programmes
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has today, Friday 18th July, published its 2024 Annual Report, outlining a year marked by strong performance in workplace safety enforcement, collaborative engagement with national, EU and international partners, and targeted outreach programmes.
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16Jul
Health and Safety Authority secures High Court order prohibiting works at high-risk construction site in Kilcock, Co. Kildare
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has today (Wednesday 16th July) secured (on consent of the owner) a High Court order under Section 71 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, resulting in the immediate prohibition of the use of a construction site located at Bridge Street, Kilcock, Co. Kildare, until certain specified measures have been taken to reduce the serious risk to the safety, health and welfare of persons at the site.