Irish and Non-Irish National Construction Workers – Research on Differences in Approach to Health and Safety at Work

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) commissioned the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) to conduct research which examined the issues affecting the safety of non-Irish national construction workers. Research has shown that migrant workers are a high risk group as they are more likely to work in occupations/sectors where there are existing health and safety concerns. This research examined the root cause(s) of the high proportion of accidents and fatalities involving non-Irish national workers in the Irish construction sector. The results will be used to inform future campaigns, training and other initiatives.