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Press Releases 2024
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22Jul
Health and Safety Authority launches forestry inspection campaign
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has today (Monday 22nd July) launched an inspection campaign targeting the forestry sector, with a focus on adherence to the updated Code of Practice for Managing Safety and Health in Forestry Operations. This campaign is part of the HSA's ongoing efforts to ensure safe working conditions in the sector.
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24Jun
HSA publishes its 2023 Annual Report highlighting key achievements and outcomes across its broad and varied mandate
The Health and Safety Authority today, Monday 24th June, published its 2023 Annual Report highlighting key achievements and outcomes across its broad occupational safety and health, chemical safety, market surveillance and accreditation remit over the course of the year.
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18Jun
The HSA remind outdoor workers and employers that sun protection is vital during summer months
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is urging employers and employees across the country to take proactive measures to protect themselves from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
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13Jun
Call for Entries: European Awards Recognise Innovative Workplace Safety and Health in the Digital Age
The Health and Safety Authority is urging organisations in Ireland to enter the Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards, which are now open for entry until September 2024.
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05Jun
The HSA bring the Keep Safe Roadshow to Oranmore school children
More than 100 children from Scoil Iósaif Naofa, Gaelscoil de hÍde, and Maree National School have today (Wednesday, 5th June) attended a Health and Safety Authority 'Keep Safe' event at Oranmore Community Centre, Co Galway.
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13May
Nitrofert Limited fined €350,000 following fatal accident
Nitrofert Limited fined €350,000 following fatal accident where an employee of a Contractor was crushed.
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13May
HSA launch two-week quarry safety inspection campaign
HSA launch a two-week quarry safety inspection campaign focusing on management of contractors.
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10May
HSA’s national farm safety inspection campaign now underway
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) launched a national farm safety campaign on Tuesday 7th May and are in the process of inspecting farms nationwide to focus on the safe use of tractors and other machinery and vehicles on the farm.
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08May
Kildare business owners fined €175,000 after worker’s fatal fall from height
Today, Wednesday 8th May, Judge Martina Baxter as Naas Circuit Court fined a business property owner and business operator €125,000 and €50,000, respectively, after fatal incident on work site.
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29Apr
Workers Memorial Day event held in Garden of Remembrance
Workers’ Memorial Day is a day dedicated to remembering workers who have lost their lives, been injured or contracted illnesses at or because of work.