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ABP encourages Longford students to enter Farm Safety projects for BT Young Scientist 2019

...” So far in 2018, 12 people have died as a result of farm accidents according to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA). Last year, 24 people were killed in farming accidents. 14 of those deaths resulted from tractor and farming vehicle...

14 Aug 2018 at 11:25

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Teenager dies in tragic farm accident in Tipperary

A young man has died in a tragic farm accident in Co Tipperary. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) confirmed that the accident happened in Boulaglass, Newtown, Nenagh on Sunday afternoon. It is believed the teenager fell from the back of a tractor....

22 Jan 2018 at 13:41

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Farming is one of the most dangerous industries

...been 210 lives lost due to farm related accidents in the Republic of Ireland according to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA). A further 27 lives were lost from a similar period 2015-2020 in Northern Ireland according to the Health and Safety...

25 Jun 2021 at 08:00

National News

Man charged following investigation into fatal workplace incident

Following an investigation carried out by An Garda Síochána and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), a man in his mid-70s has been arrested and charged in connection with an incident at Fethard, County Tipperary on Sunday June 26, 2016 in which a...

21 Apr 2020 at 23:49

National News

Met Éireann delivers latest tracking and report on Storm Lorenzo

...the storm force winds on the southern side of the low will begin to slowly subside. Also read: Health and Safety Authority (HSA) warns on danger posed by fallen trees after Storm Lorenzo The orange level wind warning for western coastal counties of...

03 Oct 2019 at 14:18

National News

Health and Safety Authority (HSA) warns on danger posed by fallen trees after Storm Lorenzo

...the country on Thursday evening. With winds of up to 120kph forecast for Ireland today, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is warning that dangers linger long after an extreme weather event passes, especially for those using chainsaws. Also read:...

03 Oct 2019 at 13:29

Farming

Longford Leader Farming: HSA launch farm safety inspection campaign

...of fatalities involving farm vehicles, particularly quad bikes with four related deaths in 2017 alone. According to the HSA, the majority of accidents with tractors or machinery involve a combination of poor planning, operator error, lack of...

22 Apr 2019 at 10:30

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Farm Safety Week 2023 – Longford farmers advised to make farm safety a way of life

...reduce the risks in our workplace,” he said. Increased vehicle safety will be a key focus this Farm Safety Week. Recent HSA figures show that tractors account for 53% of vehicle-related deaths, with the elderly and children at increased risk. The...

24 Jul 2023 at 14:03

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Latest HSA workplace fatality figures serve as reminder of farming dangers

...highest number of work-related fatalities in 2022, with 13 deaths recorded, according to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA). “We will continue to promote best practice to reduce the risk on farms. There is a particular issue with the age profile...

16 Jul 2023 at 11:00

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Woman critical after farm accident

...to manage safety on farms. Last year, farm deaths accounted for almost half of all workplace fatalities. Figures from the HSA confirmed 47 people were killed in workplace accidents in 2012, down 13 per cent from 2011.

25 Sept 2013 at 12:04

Farming

Longford bull takes Reserve champion prize at show and sale

...of Killoe Pam, a Churchill storm daughter, he eventually sold for a price of €3,300. Also read: Longford Leader Farming: HSA launch farm safety inspection campaign The Champion Ballinveney Utube, sired by Steil Gerard out of the homebred Ballinveney...

22 Apr 2019 at 15:11

National News

'They really need to enforce these rules' - Tánaiste issues warning to hospitality sector

Leo Varadkar has said the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will be carrying out increased checks on business to ensure they are following the rules and guidelines around Covid-19 vaccine certs. The Tánaiste said if the hospitality sector wants to...

09 Nov 2021 at 17:20

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