According to new figures from the Health & Safety Authority there were 490 work-related deaths recorded between 2010 – 2019. The figures are contained within a new report into work related deaths produced the by the HSA. The results also show that 44% or 217 of these deaths involved vehicles over the years reviewed. Last year…
How safe are your vans? New van safety ratings released.
Thatcham Research & Euro NCAP launch new van safety rating. Van manufacturers are being urged to fit more lifesaving collision avoidance technology to their vehicles as standard after tests for a new Commercial Van Safety Rating revealed some alarming results. The Driving for Better Business website, in a recent article, states that out of 19…
HSA to begin immediate inspection & awareness blitz.
HSA to begin immediate inspection & awareness blitz. Inspectors from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin a two-week inspection and awareness safety blitz from Monday 24th February. The nationwide campaign will focus on the management of vehicle risks in the workplace such as driving for work, vehicle operations and load securing. It comes…
Road Safety Authority & An Garda Siochana launch Christmas Road Safety Appeal.
Road Safety Authority & An Garda Siochana launch Christmas Road Safety Appeal. Did you know that over 3,500 road users suffered life-altering injuries between 2014 and 2017? Launching its Christmas and New Year road safety appeal in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety Authority urges all road users to act responsibly and safely…
Irish Road Safety Week (IRSW) takes place from Monday 7 October to Sunday 13 October 2019
Irish Road Safety Week (IRSW) takes place from Monday 7 October to Sunday 13 October 2019. Here at Trant O’Meara we believe that health and safety should be at the forefront of every business in Ireland today. Driver behaviour is one of the key functions of a safer fleet, reducing the instances of speeding and…
