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Company fined after worker loses hand at concrete block plant

A company has been fined 75,000 euro for breaches of health and safety regulations after an employee’s hand was amputated while he was clearing cement from an auger, according to the State’s workplace safety watchdog. Gleeson Concrete Unlimited in ...

07 Jul 2023 at 16:04

National News

'True gentleman and great character': Man who died at Garda Headquarters remembered fondly

The man who tragically died in a workplace incident at Garda Headquarters, Phoenix Park, Dublin, has been named locally as John (Jack) Hurley. Mr Hurley, aged in in his 70s, of Windy Gap, Glenagross, Meelick, Co. Clare has been described as a ...

28 Jan 2024 at 11:01

National News

Farmer fined over death of construction worker in fall

A dairy farmer has been fined over an incident which resulted in the death of a roofing contractor. At Kilmallock District Court in County Limerick, Judge Patricia Harney imposed a fine of €2,500 after guilty pleas were entered in relation ...

16 Jan 2024 at 18:26

Work-related deaths in Ireland almost doubled in 2023, new data reveals

National News

New data has revealed a 65% increase in work-related fatalities in Ireland in just one year. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) revealed the information in a report published today (December 5), confirming 43 workers died in 2023. This ...

05 Jan 2024 at 08:00

National News

'I was injured at work, can I claim?' - Expert guide to work injury claims in Ireland

People are often apprehensive about making work injury claims because they fear losing their jobs or because they might upset an existing working relationship with their employer. It is important to know that the law protects people ...

14 Nov 2023 at 11:24

National News

HSA confirms 26 work-related fatalities in Ireland in 2022

There were 26 work-related fatalities in Ireland in 2022, the Health and Safety Authority has confirmed. Of that total, the construction and farming sectors accounted for almost three quarters. The total of 26 represents a ...

30 Dec 2022 at 00:01

National News

Police given court extension to preserve scene of Creeslough blast

Irish police have been given a further court extension to preserve the scene where 10 people died following an explosion in Cresslough, Co Donegal. A gardai spokesperson said a road closure in the village would remain in ...

27 Oct 2022 at 19:51

Home

Longford man airlifted to hospital after workplace accident

The man, who is in his 30s, was transferred to University Hospital Galway for treatment to a leg related injury. It's understood the worker sustained the injury after becoming trapped under a slab yesterday morning. ...

24 Aug 2018 at 11:08

National News

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

Our Storm Lorenzo coverage is proudly sponsored by Supermac's Longford - Delivery service available Workers have been urged to pay particular attention to the risk posed by fallen trees when Storm Lorenzo passes ...

03 Oct 2019 at 13:29

Business

HSA inspection campaign to focus on chemicals in consumer products

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has today (Monday, September 11) launched a nationwide inspection campaign targeted at discount and hardware stores. The aim is to ensure that hazardous chemical products ...

11 Sept 2017 at 02:00

Local News

Health and Safety Authority inspection campaign in March to focus on livestock safety

Inspectors from the Authority will visit almost 500 farms over the next few weeks and there will be a particular focus on the safe handling of livestock. The month of March is a particularly busy period for ...

28 Feb 2017 at 22:58

National News

Man dies following morning workplace incident in midlands

A man has died following a workplace incident at a garage in Co Westmeath. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has confirmed it has launched an investigation into the incident which happened in Mullingar ...

04 Oct 2023 at 16:21

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