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The campaign highlights the growing need for vigilance in industries where employees may be particularly vulnerable to work-related violence and aggression from the general public.

Work-related violence never 'part of the job', HSA states

A new campaign by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) aims to help employers manage and mitigate the risks associated with work-related violence and aggression.

Business • 15 Oct 24

Minister Damien English, HSA CEO Dr Sharon McGuinness and HSA Chair Tom Coughlan

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 the country.

Business • 11 Jan 22

The guidelines, which are now available on the HSA website, highlight the main hazards for horticultural workers

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 workplaces and reduce the associated risks.

Business • 11 Jun 21

The figures show that 44%, or 217 of these deaths involved vehicles

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

The Health and Safety Authority has published the results of the 2018 Survey on Chemical Usage to find out how chemicals are managed by Irish companies

Brexit threat to chemical supplies

Irish companies that use chemicals have been urged to step up preparations for a no-deal Brexit.

Business • 07 Oct 19

HSA has urged farmers to plan and carry out safety checks around machinery to help reduce the number of fatalities on farms

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

The man's body was taken to the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore

Man dies in Offaly farm accident

Investigations are under way following the death of a young man in an accident at a farm in Co Offaly.

News • 04 Oct 15

About 2,900 farm inspections were carried out in 2014, with only 2,300 planned for 2015

Prevention of farm accidents a key priority - HSA

The Health and Safety Authority says the prevention of serious and fatal accidents in agriculture is a key priority for the authority in 2015.

News • 22 Jan 15

Martin O'Halloran said machinery was the biggest factor in farm accidents this year

HSA chief says farm accidents are preventable

Health and Safety Authority Chief Executive Martin O'Halloran has said accidents on farms are foreseeable and preventable.

News • 05 Aug 14

Farmers have been warned to take more care while working after a number of accidents in recent weeks

HSA issues appeal over farm safety

The Health and Safety Authority has appealed to farmers not to take risks while at work, following what it calls a spike in the numbers of fatal accidents in farming.

News • 24 Aug 13

Decrease in workplace deaths in 2012

Figures from the Health and Safety Authority show a 13% decrease in the number of workplace deaths in 2012.

News • 03 Jan 13

Call for report on HSA credit card spending

The Secretary General of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has been urged to bring forward a report on the level of credit card spending in the Health and Safety Authority over the last decade.

News • 29 Mar 12

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