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Press Releases 2025
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26May
Kildare company fined €75,000 after worker was struck and killed by rotating robotic arm
N&C Enterprises Ltd. of Kilmeague, Co. Kildare, was today, Monday 26th May, fined €75,000 plus costs of €4,057 by Judge Marina Baxter in Naas Circuit Court.
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23May
HSA issues urgent safety reminder to farmers during busy silage season
Between 2015 and 2024, almost half of the 171 fatalities in the farming sector involved tractors, vehicles and machinery
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21May
Employers and outdoor workers urged to reduce skin cancer risk by prioritising sun safety
As the warmer months approach, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is today, Wednesday 21st May, reinforcing the importance of sun protection for outdoor workers, even when skies are overcast.
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12May
Health and Safety Authority begins quarry safety inspection campaign
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has today, Monday 12th May, begun a two-week quarry safety inspection campaign focusing on key hazards when working with excavations, tips and lagoons.
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02May
Health and Safety Authority urges caution with outdoor work following sharp rise in fatalities
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is today, Friday 2nd May, urging outdoor workers to take extra precautions following a significant increase in work-related fatalities in recent weeks. The latest figures from the HSA show a concerning rise in fatalities, particularly amongst the self-employed and farmers.
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28Apr
Call for Organisations to Support Safety Representatives on Workers’ Memorial Day
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions and the Health and Safety Authority are calling on more organisations across all sectors to support and facilitate the appointment of safety representatives within their workplaces, to help foster a culture of workplace safety and in turn prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths.
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04Apr
Health and Safety Authority brings the Keep Safe Roadshow to Athlone School Children
More than 100 children from Glanduff NS, Ballybay Central NS, and St Mary’s N.S have today (Thursday 3rd April) attended a Health and Safety Authority 'Keep Safe' event at St Brigid’s GAA Club, Athlone, Co Roscommon.
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28Mar
HSA launches national farm safety inspection campaign following 28 vehicle-related deaths in last five years
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin a national farm safety inspection campaign on Monday 31st March focusing on the safe use of tractors, machinery and other work vehicles on farms. With 28 vehicle-related deaths over the last five years, it is vital that farmers and contractors prepare for the associated dangers.
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24Mar
Fines totalling €450,000 handed down following fatal injury to worker in Dublin Ferryport
Today, Monday 24th March, in the Central Criminal Court, Judge Martin Nolan fined Kalmar Solutions AB, previously known as Cargotec Sweden AB, and Scruttons (NI) Limited, fines totalling €450,000.
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05Mar
John Fletcher Limited fined €400,000 following death of employee in workplace incident
Today, Wednesday 5th March 2025, at the Central Criminal Court, Judge Martin Nolan imposed a fine of €400,000 on John Fletcher Limited arising from a fatal workplace incident.