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Press Releases 2023
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22Nov
HSA launches two-week inspection campaign in construction sector
HSA launches two-week inspection campaign in construction sector focusing on the dangers of working at height.
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20Nov
HSA launches inspection campaign on health and wellbeing of farmers
The HSA will today begin a week long inspection campaign focusing on health and wellbeing of farmers.
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19Oct
Company fined €50,000 following fall from height
The company pleaded guilty to the following offences under the Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
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16Oct
HSA begins inspection campaign focusing on renewable energy installations including wind farms
The HSA will launch an inspection campaign starting today, Monday 16th October, targeting renewable energy installations including wind farms, solar farms and anaerobic digestion facilities.
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25Sep
HSA begins two-week inspection campaign focusing on working at height in agriculture
The Health and Safety Authority has launched a two week nationwide inspection campaign focusing on working at height in agricultural settings.
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18Sep
Health and Safety Authority Urges Farmers to Complete Training Ahead of New Quad Bike Regulations
The safe use of quad bikes and other farm vehicles and machinery will be a key focus of the HSA at this year’s National Ploughing Championships.
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18Sep
HSA launch a two week quarries inspection campaign
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will carry out a two week quarry safety inspection campaign commencing on Monday 18th September.
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12Sep
The Health and Safety Authority and State Claims Agency publish joint guidance on occupational exposure to sensitive content
The Exposure to Sensitive Content Guidance, published today (12th September), was jointly developed by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the State Claims Agency (SCA),
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31Jul
Agricultural contractor fined €30,000 following fatal incident on farm
Agricultural contractor and farmer fined €30,000 and €3,500 respectively following fatal incident on dairy farm in Co. Clare
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13Jul
Minister Richmond appoints Patricia Byron as Chairperson of the Health and Safety Authority
Appointment coincides with publication of the HSA's 2022 Annual Report