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…
Vehicles identified as the biggest workplace killer in Ireland in HSA Annual Report.
The HSA launched its’ annual report for 2018 last week with vehicles being identified as the biggest workplace killer in Ireland. A total OF 39 people died from workplace accidents last year, with 17 of those as a result of vehicles, new figures released by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) reveal. The farming sector had…
Health and Safety Authority announce farm inspection safety campaign
The Health and Safety Authority will begin an intensive inspection campaign on Tuesday 23rd April with a focus on the safe use of tractors and machinery on farms. Over the last 10 years, (2009 – 2018) over half (51%) of all fatal farm injuries involved vehicles (30%) and machinery (21%). Farm vehicles are generally defined…
