26 work-related deaths in 2022 - lowest in 30 years Provisional data from the Health and Safety Authority shows that 26 people lost their lives in work-related incidents in 2022, down from 38 in 2021. Business • 30 Dec 22
Fewer workplace fatalities in 2021 - HSA There was a reduction of almost a third in the number of workplace fatalities last year, according to figures from the Health and Safety Authority. Business • 07 Jun 22
HSA sets out goals for tackling workplace challenges The Health and Safety Authority has published a strategy document which sets out its key goals for tackling current and emerging challenges in workplaces across … Business • 11 Jan 22
Work-related fatalities fall by 30% in 2021 The Health and Safety Authority has reported a 30% reduction in work-related fatalities for 2021. Business • 31 Dec 21
Man injured in crash at roadworks dies in hospital A man in his 60s has died following a road traffic collision in Co Wicklow. Ireland • 07 Jul 21
Workplace deaths rose 13% last year, says HSA New figures from the Health and Safety Authority show that the number of people who died in work-related incidents last year rose 13% to 53, … Ireland • 06 Jul 21
HSA publishes safety guidance for horticulture workers The Health and Safety Authority has published new safety guidance for seasonal workers in horticulture, which aim to help employers and employees identify hazards in … Business • 11 Jun 21
Vehicles involved in 44% of work-related deaths 490 work-related deaths were recorded in Ireland between 2010-2019, according to new figures from the Health and Safety Authority. Business • 12 Apr 21
HSA urged to examine Covid-19 impact on hospital staff The General Secretary of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has expressed concerned that the Health and Safety Authority is not inspecting hospitals in relation … Coronavirus • 17 Aug 20
HSA conducted 700 workplace inspections since last week The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has said approximately 700 inspections were completed between Monday of last week, when the economy began to slowly reopen, … Business • 27 May 20
HSA receives number of meat factory complaints The Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Authority, Dr Sharon McGuinness has said they have received a number of complaints in relation to meat … Coronavirus • 19 May 20
200 complaints over breaches of Covid-19 guidelines The Health and Safety Authority has received over 200 complaints regarding breaches of Covid-19 guidelines, but has not carried out any on-site inspections in relation … News • 13 May 20
HSA concerned child fatalities on farms could spike The Health and Safety Authority has said it is concerned there could be a spike in child fatalities on Irish farms this year. Ireland • 13 Apr 20
Rise in number of construction sites fatalities - HSA The number of workers who have been killed in accidents on construction sites has more than doubled in the last year, according to the Health … Ireland • 10 Jan 20
Mayo firms fined over workplace death Three companies have been fined a total of €32,000 for health and safety related breaches following the death of a 31 year old electrician in … Business • 01 Nov 19
Man dies in accident on farm in Co Limerick A man has died following an accident on a farm in Abbeayfeale, Co Limerick yesterday, the man, who was in his 40s, was seriously injured … Munster • 25 Aug 19
Workplace fatalities down 23% last year - HSA The number of people who died in workplace accidents last year fell by 23%, according to figures issued by the Health and Safety Authority. Ireland • 08 Jan 19
Woman dies following farm accident in Co Galway A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out on the body of a 54-year-old woman who died following an incident on a farm near … Connacht • 17 Jul 18
Safety regulations for mining industry launched New health and safety regulations governing the mining industry have been launched by the Government. Ireland • 30 May 18
Health sector workers top work-related illness table The Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Authority has said that health, transport, agriculture and industry are some of the highest risk sectors for … Ireland • 19 Apr 18
Companies sign up to global health and safety standard More than 50 Irish companies will be among the first organisations in the world to achieve certification to a major new global health and safety … Business • 12 Mar 18
Farm deaths rise, with most victims 65 or older The Health and Safety Authority has said there have been 24 farm deaths this year, an increase of three on last year, with more than … Ireland • 30 Dec 17
HSA urged to issue safety alert over empty oil drums The Health and Safety Authority has been urged to issue an immediate safety alert about the opening of empty oil drums following the death of … Munster • 21 Jul 17
Farm fatalities rise despite drop in work deaths The number of farming workplace deaths remained high in 2016 despite a drop over 20% in workplace fatal accidents across all sectors for the year. News • 05 Jan 17
Fatal lift accident inspection nearing completion The Health and Safety Authority says an investigation into the death of a three-year-old boy in a lift in Galway last year is nearing completion. News • 10 Jan 15
