A recent High Court case, settled for €1.9 million, serves as a powerful reminder of the critical importance of ensuring that employees are medically fit to carry out safety-sensitive roles, particularly when driving is involved. Background to the Case The case arose from a serious incident in May 2014, when the driver of an armoured…
Concrete Products company fined €80,000 following fatal workplace accident
A concrete products company has been fined €80,000 following a fatal workplace accident involving machinery, reinforcing the critical importance of robust safety practices across all industrial settings. At Naas Circuit Criminal Court, it was heard that a worker tragically lost his life after becoming entrapped in the tail drum of a conveyor system, an incident…
High Workplace Fatalities in 2025 and New Safety Developments for 2026
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has published provisional figures showing 58 work-related fatalities in 2025, a 61% increase compared to 36 in 2024. HSA CEO Mark Cullen described the rise as “deeply concerning,” noting that these are the highest numbers since 2007, when 67 people lost their lives in workplace accidents. Fatalities by sector:…
