The HSA’s latest data on fatal workplace injuries confirms a major success – in 2024, Ireland recorded its lowest-ever rate of work-related deaths. According to the HSA, the fatality rate per 100,000 workers dropped from 2.7 in 2015 to just 1.2 in 2024. In total, 33 workers lost their lives in workplace incidents last year…
Reinforcing Safety Culture – Lessons from from the HSA’s Recent Prosecution
The recent prosecution by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) of Irish Packaging Recycling Unlimited Company serves as a stark reminder of the very real human and organisational costs when safety systems fail. The company has been fined €650,000 following a fatal incident at its recycling plant in Finglas. (Health and Safety Authority) At Trant…
EPH Controls Achieves ISO 27001 Information Security Surveillance Audit Success
EPH Controls Achieves ISO 27001 Information Security Surveillance Audit Success We are proud to congratulate our client, EPH Controls, on successfully passing their ISO 27001 Information Security Surveillance Audit. This achievement demonstrates EPH Controls’ continued dedication to maintaining the highest standards of information security and data protection. Our team was delighted to support EPH Controls…
Petrochem Successfully Passes Annual ISO Audits
Petrochem Successfully Passes Annual ISO Audits Trant O’Meara is delighted to congratulate our client, Petrochem, on successfully passing their annual ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 audits. This achievement reflects Petrochem’s ongoing commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and occupational health & safety excellence. We were proud to support the Petrochem team throughout the…
Company Fined €270,000 Following Fatal Workplace Accident
A road surfacing company has been fined €270,000 following a tragic workplace accident that claimed the life of one of its employees. The incident occurred during road resurfacing works when a worker, who had been gathering up safety signage, was fatally struck by a reversing roller used to compact chips into newly laid tar. The…
Company and Director Fined Following Fatal Workplace Fall
A company has been fined €100,000 and one of its directors fined €10,000 and handed suspended prison sentences, following a tragic incident in which a worker lost his life after falling through a skylight on the roof of an agricultural building. The sentencing took place at the Circuit Criminal Court in Dundalk on July 8th,…
Supporting Excellence in Quality, Safety, and Environmental Standards at Alliance Contracting & Electrical Engineering Ltd
At Trant O’Meara, we take immense pride in supporting companies committed to raising their standards. We are delighted to congratulate Alliance Contracting and Electrical Engineering Ltd on achieving certification to ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety). Our MD Frank O’Meara, worked closely with Alliance to provide…
Congratulations to Crosbie Group on ISO Certification Success
We here at Trant O’Meara are delighted to extend our congratulations to Wayne Crosbie and the entire team at Crosbie Group on achieving ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) certifications. These internationally recognised standards reflect Crosbie Group’s ongoing commitment to excellence, sustainability, and safety in every…
Prioritising Safety in Outdoor Work: Responding to the HSA’s Recent Alert
Prioritising Safety in Outdoor Work: Responding to the HSA’s Recent Alert The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has recently issued a pressing advisory urging all outdoor workers to exercise heightened caution. This comes in response to a significant increase in work-related fatalities, particularly among self-employed individuals and farmers . Ger Hartnett, Senior Agricultural Inspector…
Prioritising Safety and Wellbeing with PJ Duffy Ltd
Prioritising Safety and Wellbeing with PJ Duffy Ltd Trant O’Meara was proud to take part in a fantastic safety event hosted in collaboration with our valued client, PJ Duffy Ltd. The day was a meaningful opportunity to reinforce our shared commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing across all aspects of our work. A highlight of…
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