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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

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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

Local News

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

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

Business

Partial reopening of pubs brings opportunity and responsibility

...as a meal worth €9 is also served. The Guidelines for Reopening Pubs, published by Failte Ireland in conjunction with the HSA, HSE and NPHET, outline a series of measures publicans must implement to ensure the safety of both the public and staff. VFI...

28 Jun 2020 at 15:08

Farming

Longford Leader Farming: Child safety on farms

...so it is important that adults make arrangements to ensure children are supervised in these situations. H.S.A. Guidance HSA have issued the following guidance. · A safe and secure play area for children should be provided away from all work...

20 Jun 2020 at 13:00

Local News

Ah here! Only two straps holding down tonnes of metal

...load. Gardaí, who were operating a checkpoint with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), said the total weight of the load was 30 tonnes. Gardaí said that court proceedings will follow in relation to the...

03 Sept 2020 at 17:00

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