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Press Releases 2019
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30Aug
Vehicles are biggest workplace killer in Ireland – HSA annual report
The Authority’s 2018 Annual Report published today shows that there were 39 work-related fatalities reported to the HSA in 2018.
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08Aug
Health and Safety Authority (HSA) to drive home tractor safety message at Tullamore Show
The Authority has joined forces with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána to reissue a safety advice leaflet to farmers at the annual agricultural event in Offaly.
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25Jun
Company fined €300,000 after fatal pipeline explosion
A fine of €300,000 imposed for a single breach of health and safety legislation at Nenagh Circuit Court.
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13Jun
HSA and Primary School Principals join forces to promote farm safety before high risk summer holiday period
Joint appeal to primary schools to promote a strong farm safety message to children before they break for the summer.
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11Jun
Carlow school children learn how to "Keep Safe" with multi-agency roadshow
A range of state agencies and organisations came together to deliver the programme which is directed at 5th and 6th class pupils.
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15May
Health and Safety Authority launches free Asbestos for Tradespeople awareness-raising online course
Free short on-line course aimed at assisting tradespeople who may encounter asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in the course of their work.
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09May
Radon in workplaces – new legislation requires employers in high radon areas to test for this cancer-causing gas
In Ireland, up to 300 cases of lung cancer each year are linked to Radon.
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09May
Oranmore school children learn how to "Keep Safe" with multi-agency roadshow
Over one hundred primary school children attended a Health and Safety Authority ‘Keep Safe’ event at Oranmore Community Centre.
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18Apr
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08Apr