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Health and Safety Authority

HSA to launch livestock handling inspection campaign

Rural Life

9 days ago

HSA to launch livestock handling inspection campaign

The HSA will begin a two‑week farm safety inspection campaign today (Monday, January 19) focusing on the safe management of livestock.

Man (50s) dies after wall collapses at Cork farm

Rural Life

about 2 months ago

Man (50s) dies after wall collapses at Cork farm

A man has died following a workplace accident near Bandon, Co. Cork. Gardaí and emergency...

Campaign launched to raise risk awareness of working near electrical infrastructure

Rural Life

2 months ago

Campaign launched to raise risk awareness of working near electrical infrastructure

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and ESB Networks have announced a new joint safety...

HSA investigating after fatal incident on Kerry farm

Rural Life

3 months ago

HSA investigating after fatal incident on Kerry farm

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is investigating a fatal incident which is believed to have occurred on a farm in south Co. Kerry.

HSA confirms appointment of new CEO

Agri-Business

3 months ago

HSA confirms appointment of new CEO

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has announced Mark Cullen as its new chief executive officer...

Rural Life

5 months ago

Ploughing: HSA demos on machinery, work at heights and building

Machinery, working at height and construction on farms will be among the key areas for the HSA at this year's Ploughing.

Ploughing: HSA demos on machinery, work at heights and building

Agri-Business

5 months ago

HSA to begin nationwide inspection campaign for forestry sector

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin an inspection campaign tomorrow (Monday, September 8) targeting the forestry sector.

HSA to begin nationwide inspection campaign for forestry sector

Rural Life

5 months ago

Man aged in 40s dies in quad accident in Cavan

A man aged in his 40 has died in an accident in Killeshandra, Co. Cavan, which is understood to have involved a quad.

Man aged in 40s dies in quad accident in Cavan

Rural Life

7 months ago

Risk of fatal accidents greater for older farmers - HSA

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is urging older farmers to be aware of the safety risks posed...

Risk of fatal accidents greater for older farmers - HSA

Rural Life

8 months ago

HSA issues safety reminder during busy silage season

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is urging farmers and their contractors to ensure safety is paramount in the silage harvesting season.

HSA issues safety reminder during busy silage season

Rural Life

9 months ago

3 work-related quad bike deaths last month as HSA urges caution

The HSA is urging outdoor workers to take extra precautions following a significant increase in work-related fatalities in recent weeks.

3 work-related quad bike deaths last month as HSA urges caution

Rural Life

10 months ago

HSA farm inspection campaign to focus on safe machinery use

The HSA will begin a national farm safety inspection campaign on Monday focusing on the safe use of machinery on farms.

HSA farm inspection campaign to focus on safe machinery use

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

SIPTU offers to help develop Safe Pass programme for farmers

Trade union SIPTU said it willing to help develop a new Safe Pass programme for farmers in a bid to further improve farm safety.

SIPTU offers to help develop Safe Pass programme for farmers

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

19-year-old man dies after road accident involving tractor in Galway

Gardaí confirmed that a 19-year-old man has died following an accident involving a tractor in Co. Galway yesterday (Saturday, November 2).

19-year-old man dies after road accident involving tractor in Galway

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Man (50s) dies following accident on Kerry farm

Gardaí have confirmed that a man has died following an accident on a farm in west Kerry yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, September 10).

Man (50s) dies following accident on Kerry farm

Dairy

about 2 years ago

HSA launches inspection campaign ahead of calving season

The HSA will begin a two-week inspection campaign next Monday focused on the safe management of livestock during calving.

HSA launches inspection campaign ahead of calving season

Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

HSA: Farmers must consider risks before undertaking jobs

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has urged farmers to consider risks before undertaking work on their farm.

HSA: Farmers must consider risks before undertaking jobs

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

HSA: 20 work fatalities in agriculture, forestry and fishing in 2023

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) said 20 people died in work-related incidents in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in 2023.

HSA: 20 work fatalities in agriculture, forestry and fishing in 2023

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

New quad regulations come into force next week

Farmers are being reminded that new regulations around the safe use of quad bikes in Ireland will come into force next week.

New quad regulations come into force next week

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Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

HSA urges farmers not to enter slurry tanks to inspect slats

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has urged farmers not to enter slurry tanks in order to inspect concrete slats in cattle sheds.

HSA urges farmers not to enter slurry tanks to inspect slats

Environment

over 2 years ago

HSA to launch inspection campaign of renewable installations

The HSA will begin an inspection campaign today of renewable energy installations, including wind farms, solar farms, and AD facilities.

HSA to launch inspection campaign of renewable installations

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Man (50s) dies in farm accident in Cork

A man aged in his 50s has died following an accident on a farm in Co. Cork, An Garda Síochána has confirmed.

Man (50s) dies in farm accident in Cork

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Court: Farmers fined for health and safety offences over farm death

A Clare woman has told a court of her devastation at losing her husband in a farmyard accident more than two and a half years ago.

Court: Farmers fined for health and safety offences over farm death

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