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Whitemountain Quarries Limited fined €1.2 million after fatal roadworks incident claimed three lives
Today, Friday 31 July, at Letterkenny Circuit Criminal Court, Judge Roderick Maguire imposed a fine of €1.2 million on Whitemountain Quarries Limited for breaches of health and safety legislation.
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Dairymaster Unlimited Company fined €400,000 following a fatal workplace incident
On Monday 27 July 2026, Dairymaster Unlimited Company, Causeway, Co. Kerry was convicted and fined a total of €400,000 by Judge Simon McAleese at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court, after pleading guilty to breaches of safety, health and welfare at work legislation.
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The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) today, Tuesday 7 July, launched a nationwide inspection campaign targeting driving for work risk management, with a particular focus on employers whose staff drive routinely as part of their work, whether as a primary or secondary role.
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HSA Opens Public Consultation on New Farm Safety Code of Practice and Risk Assessment Documents
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is inviting farmers, agricultural organisations, representative bodies, safety professionals and members of the public to provide feedback on two important draft documents aimed at strengthening health and safety standards across the agricultural sector.
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Today, Friday 3 July 2026 at Wicklow Circuit Court, Judge Sinéad Ní Chúlacháin imposed a fine of €125,000 on Glenveagh Contracting Limited and €65,000 on KDK Scaffolding Limited Company following a fatal work-related incident which occurred on a construction site at Marina Village, Greystones, Co Wicklow on 9 December 2019.
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Health and Safety Authority targets major outdoor events in nationwide summer inspection campaign
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is today, Friday, 5 June, launching a nationwide summer inspection campaign targeting major outdoor events, including concerts and festivals, as activity across the sector increases in the coming weeks.
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Hidden Killer on Site: All Island Campaign Targets Silica Dust in Construction
The campaign aims to highlight the serious health risks associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust, which can arise during activities involving concrete, stone, brick and other sand based materials.
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Tractor Safety Week highlights simple steps that can save lives on farms
With 38 tractor-related deaths on farms in the last decade, farm bodies join forces to raise awareness of the dangers.
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HSA brings the Keep Safe Roadshow to Limerick School Children
More than 100 children from Gaelscoil An Ráithín, Patrickswell N.S. and St. Nessan's N.S. have today (Thursday, 14th May) attended a Health and Safety Authority 'Keep Safe' event at Mungret GAA Club, Limerick.
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Cooney Furlong Limited fined €100,000 following fatal workplace incident
Cooney Furlong Limited was today, Friday 8 May 2026, fined a total of €100,000 by Judge Cormac Quinn at Wexford Circuit Criminal Court, following a fatal work-related incident which occurred at Dranagh, Caim, Enniscorthy in County Wexford on the 15th of March 2021.
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The Drogheda Department of Psychiatry introduced an evidenced based risk assessment tool to assess the risk of aggressive behaviours from clients and identify the appropriate control measures, resulting in a decrease in patient-to-staff and patient-to-patient assaults.
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This case study demonstrates how an indepth risk assessment of patient and manual handling activities led to the development of bespoke training and supports for ambulance personnel.
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Mercy University Hospital: Promoting Safety Representation and Consultation in a Hospital Setting
This case study outlines how the Mercy University Hospital promotes safety representation and consultation through the selection of Safety Representatives and the Safety Representatives Forum.
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Tá áthas orainn Tuarascáil Bhliantúil an Údaráis Sláinte agus Sábháilteachta do 2025 a chur i láthair.
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Tá áthas orainn Tuarascáil Bhliantúil an Údaráis Sláinte agus Sábháilteachta do 2025 a chur i láthair.
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We are pleased to introduce the Health and Safety Authority Annual Report for 2025. As the Authority concludes the first year of our 2025-2027 Strategy Statement, this report sets out the progress that has already been made towards achieving our intended strategic outcomes.
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Sample Risk Assessment – Bullying in the Workplace
This sample is for illustrative purposes only and not exhaustive. Control measures must always be based on risk assessment carried out at the place of work.
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Print Version CSPAC Safe Plan Of Action A3
Safe Plan of Action: Safety Starts with a Plan
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PDF Interactive Form CSPAC Safe Plan Of Action
Safe Plan of Action: Safety Starts with a Plan
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This Code of Practice provides practical guidance as to the observance of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 619 of 2001), as amended by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 623 of 2015) and the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 231 of 2021) and the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (S.I. No. 127 of 2026 ) (hereinafter collectively referred to as the ‘Chemical Agents Regulations’) and the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reprotoxic Substances) Regulations 2024 (S.I. No. 122 of 2024) as amended by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reprotoxic Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (S.I. No. 128 of 2026) (hereinafter referred to as the ‘CMRS Regulations’) in relation to occupational exposure limit values (OELVs) for a number of chemical agents as listed in the Code, having regard to the provisions of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.