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Publications 25
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HSA Quarry Inspection Campaign Targets Lung Disease Risk
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA), in partnership with the Irish Concrete Federation (ICF), has today launched a nationwide inspection campaign aimed at tackling one of the most serious long-te...
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Falling bales and machinery safety in focus as HSA returns to the National Ploughing Championships
Interactive dramatisation and virtual reality experience will help visitors recognise the risks from unstable bales and farm machinery
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HSA launches all-island campaign to prevent death and serious injuries from construction plant and machinery
25 people lost their lives in construction-related incidents in last 10 years involving plant, machinery or vehicles across the island of Ireland.
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Whitemountain Quarries Limited fined €1.2 million after fatal roadworks incident claimed three lives
Today, Friday 31 July, at Letterkenny Circuit Criminal Court, Judge Roderick Maguire imposed a fine of €1.2 million on Whitemountain Quarries Limited for breaches of health and safety legislation.
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Dairymaster Unlimited Company fined €400,000 following a fatal workplace incident
On Monday 27 July 2026, Dairymaster Unlimited Company, Causeway, Co. Kerry was convicted and fined a total of €400,000 by Judge Simon McAleese at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court, after pleading gui...
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Health and Safety Authority targets driving for work risk management in nationwide inspection campaign
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) today, Tuesday 7 July, launched a nationwide inspection campaign targeting driving for work risk management, with a particular focus on employers whose staff d...
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HSA Opens Public Consultation on New Farm Safety Code of Practice and Risk Assessment Documents
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is inviting farmers, agricultural organisations, representative bodies, safety professionals and members of the public to provide feedback on two important dra...
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Glenveagh Contracting Limited €125,000 and KDK Scaffolding fined €65,000 following a fatal incident in December 2019
Today, Friday 3 July 2026 at Wicklow Circuit Court, Judge Sinéad Ní Chúlacháin imposed a fine of €125,000 on Glenveagh Contracting Limited and €65,000 on KDK Scaffolding Limited Company following a...
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Health and Safety Authority targets major outdoor events in nationwide summer inspection campaign
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is today, Friday, 5 June, launching a nationwide summer inspection campaign targeting major outdoor events, including concerts and festivals, as activity acros...
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Hidden Killer on Site: All Island Campaign Targets Silica Dust in Construction
The campaign aims to highlight the serious health risks associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust, which can arise during activities involving concrete, stone, brick and other ...
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Tractor Safety Week highlights simple steps that can save lives on farms
With 38 tractor-related deaths on farms in the last decade, farm bodies join forces to raise awareness of the dangers.
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HSA brings the Keep Safe Roadshow to Limerick School Children
More than 100 children from Gaelscoil An Ráithín, Patrickswell N.S. and St. Nessan's N.S. have today (Thursday, 14th May) attended a Health and Safety Authority 'Keep Safe' event at Mungret GAA Clu...
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Cooney Furlong Limited fined €100,000 following fatal workplace incident
Cooney Furlong Limited was today, Friday 8 May 2026, fined a total of €100,000 by Judge Cormac Quinn at Wexford Circuit Criminal Court, following a fatal work-related incident which occurred at Dra...
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First ever all-island safety campaign targets high-risk quarry industry
HSA and HSENI join forces to raise awareness and address risks in the manufacturing of concrete blocks
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Outdoor workers at elevated skin cancer risk as HSA announces summer inspection and awareness raising campaign
This week marks the start of the Health and Safety Authority’s (HSA) Sun Exposure Campaign, aimed at protecting outdoor workers from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
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Safety Starts with a Plan: HSA launches new Safe Plan of Action
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA), in collaboration with the Construction Safety Partnership Advisory Committee (CSPAC), has announced the launch of the Safe Plan of Action (SPA), a practical, ...
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Carbury Compost Unlimited Company fined €95,000 following a fatal incident
Today, Wednesday 29th April 2026, at Naas Circuit Court, Judge Elva Duffy imposed a fine of €95,000 on Carbury Compost Unlimited Company following a fatal work-related incident which occurred at th...
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Workers’ Memorial Day highlights the ongoing need for worker safety to be prioritised
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), along with colleagues from Ibec and the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), are gathering today (Tuesday 28t...
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Health and Safety Authority launches national safety drive to tackle leading cause of fatalities on farms
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will commence a national farm safety inspection campaign on Monday 23rd March focusing on the safe use of tractors, machinery, quad bikes (ATV’s) and other wor...
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Flanagan Concrete Products Limited fined €80,000 following fatal incident
Flanagan Concrete Products Limited was today, Thursday 12th March 2026, fined a total of €80,000 by Judge Elva Duffy at Naas Circuit Criminal Court, following a fatal work-related incident which oc...
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Meade Potato Company Unlimited fined €150,000 following an incident in which an employee’s arm was trapped in machinery
Today, Friday 20th February 2026, at Trim Circuit Criminal Court, Judge John Martin imposed a fine of €150,000 on Meade Potato Company Unlimited following a serious work-related incident which occu...
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‘Falls are preventable’: New All-Island Construction Safety Campaign Begins
This joint effort will see inspections taking place on construction sites of all sizes across the island, with the goal of reducing the number of serious injuries and fatalities linked to work at h...
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New agreement allows HSA to deploy drones to assist in serious incident investigations
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AirNav Ireland to enable the safe and coordinated operation of HSA drones within controlled Irish airspace ...
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HSA to launch national inspection campaign focusing on safe handling of livestock ahead of calving season
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin a two‑week farm safety inspection campaign today, Monday, 19th January 2026, focusing on the safe management of livestock in the lead‑up to the busy...
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Kildare Chilling Company fined €225,000 following a fatal accident on the 14th of May 2020
Today, Friday 16th January 2026, at Kildare Circuit Court sitting in Naas, Judge Elva Duffy imposed a fine of €225,000 on Kildare Chilling Company Unlimited Company.
Announcement Safety