2020 / 2021 Edition
Health & Safety Authority (HSA)
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This week sees the start of a two-week inspection campaign focusing on vehicle and pedestrian safety
Health and Safety Authority to carry out more than 50 site inspections as part of Quarry Safety Week
€500,000 fine for Harrington Concrete and Quarries following the death of a worker
Health and Safety Authority reports a 23% reduction in work-related fatalities in 2018
Concrete products company fined €125,000 after worker loses four fingers in industrial accident
Company receives €100,000 fine following accident that resulted in death of employee
Penalty increased from €125,000 to €1 million for breach of H&S legislation leading to death of employee
Congress, Ibec, CIF and HSA promote national day of remembrance for workers killed or injured
Health and Safety Authority calls for new workers to be given adequate training and supervision
Company prosecuted for breach of health and safety legislation which led to death of employee
HSA launches free short online course aimed at employees and employers across all work sectors
Health and Safety Authority launches four free online courses on work-related vehicle safety
Health & Safety Authority urges workers not to go on autopilot when operating vehicles