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The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will commence a national farm safety inspection campaign on Monday 23rd March focusing on the safe use of tractors, machinery, quad bikes (ATV’s) and other work vehicles on farms.
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Flanagan Concrete Products Limited fined €80,000 following fatal incident
Flanagan Concrete Products Limited was today, Thursday 12th March 2026, fined a total of €80,000 by Judge Elva Duffy at Naas Circuit Criminal Court, following a fatal work-related incident which occurred at Feighcullen, Rathangan in County Kildare on 31st May 2021.
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Today, Friday 20th February 2026, at Trim Circuit Criminal Court, Judge John Martin imposed a fine of €150,000 on Meade Potato Company Unlimited following a serious work-related incident which occurred at the company’s premises on 30th June 2022.
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‘Falls are preventable’: New All-Island Construction Safety Campaign Begins
This joint effort will see inspections taking place on construction sites 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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New agreement allows HSA to deploy drones to assist in serious incident investigations
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AirNav Ireland to enable the safe and coordinated operation of HSA drones within controlled Irish airspace during serious workplace incident investigations.
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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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Tá áthas orainn an Clár Oibre seo le haghaidh 2026 a chur i láthair, arb é an dara ceann de thrí chlár bhliantúla a thabharfaidh éifeacht d’uaillmhian agus d’intinn ár Ráiteas Straitéise 2025-2027.
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Tá áthas orainn an Clár Oibre seo le haghaidh 2026 a chur i láthair, arb é an dara ceann de thrí chlár bhliantúla a thabharfaidh éifeacht d’uaillmhian agus d’intinn ár Ráiteas Straitéise 2025-2027.
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Guidance on Managing Stockpiles in the Quarry Industry
This guide provides an overview of how stockpiles should be managed in the Quarry industry.
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Coffee Machines Thorough Examination Requirements
This information sheet is for employers who have coffee machines in the workplace. Some coffee machines used in workplaces contain pressure vessels and are legally classed as pressure systems. These systems can release large amounts of stored energy if they fail. A failure can cause fatalities, serious injuries, or major damage to property. Employers must make sure these machines are examined at set intervals by a competent person.
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We are pleased to present this Programme of Work for 2026, which is the second of three annual programmes that will give effect to the ambition and intent of our 2025-2027 Strategy Statement. Building on the momentum achieved in 2025, this programme sets out a breadth of initiatives across our mandates that will progress our vision for healthy and safe working lives, robust regulation and accreditation services, and supporting vibrant enterprises.
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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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HSA Training Guidance Safety Representatives
This document offers guidance for employers and Safety Representatives on training requirements for Safety Representatives.