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Press Releases 2025
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08Dec
HSA launches campaign to tackle silent killers on farms
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin a week-long inspection campaign today, Monday 8th December, aimed at improving farmers’ health and wellbeing which is a critical factor in reducing serious injuries and fatalities on farms.
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04Dec
A safer blend to protect workers at Midleton Distillery wins prestigious European award
The world-famous distillery is recognised for a pioneering robotics solution focusing on worker safety and health.
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25Nov
HSA and ESB Networks join forces to promote electricity safety in the workplace
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and ESB Networks have today (November 25th) announced a new joint safety campaign to raise awareness of the electrical risks associated with working in proximity of the ESB Networks electricity network, or deliberate interference with ESB Networks infrastructure in the workplace.
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31Oct
Irish Packaging Recycling Unlimited Company fined €650,000 following fatal incident at Recycling Plant in Finglas
Yesterday, Thursday 30th October, at Dublin Circuit Court, Judge Martin Nolan imposed a fine of €650,000 on Irish Packaging Recycling Unlimited Company for one breach of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 following a work-related fatal incident which occurred at their Recycling Plant on the 18th August 2021.
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21Oct
Health and Safety Authority announces appointment of Mark Cullen as new CEO
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has today, 21st October, announced the appointment of Mark Cullen as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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06Oct
All-island safety campaign targets deadly falls in construction and farming
Running throughout the month of October, this joint initiative will see inspections taking place on construction sites and farms 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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15Sep
Machinery, working at height and construction on farms in the spotlight as Health and Safety Authority returns to the National Ploughing Championships
As the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) prepares to welcome thousands of farmers to their farm safety exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships over the coming three days, 16 deaths* on farms so far this year, compared with 12 deaths in all of 2024, is a stark reminder of the need for farmers to prioritise health and safety on farms.
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07Sep
Health and Safety Authority targets forestry sector in new safety focus
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin an inspection campaign tomorrow, Monday 8th September, targeting the forestry sector with a focus on adherence to the Code of Practice for Managing Safety and Health in Forestry Operations.
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20Jul
HSA calls for renewed commitment from farmers as Farm Safety Week begins
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is urging farmers, farmers’ families, and all those working in agriculture to prioritise safety as Farm Safety Week 2025 begins tomorrow, Monday, 21 July.
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18Jul
Colas Contracting Ltd fined €270,000 following fatal incident during road resurfacing at Meetcon, Tarbert, Co. Kerry
Yesterday, Thursday 17 July, at Tralee Circuit Court, Judge Ronan Munro imposed a fine of €270,000 on Colas Contracting Limited for two breaches of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, following a work-related fatal incident which occurred during road resurfacing works on the R551 at Meelcon, Tarbert, Co. Kerry on August 11, 2020.