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…
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…
HSA Releases Updated Guidelines on First-Aid at Work
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is pleased to announce the release of the updated Guidelines on First-Aid at Places of Work. These new guidelines are designed to enhance workplace safety and ensure that all employees have access to the necessary first-aid resources and training. Key Updates Training Requirements: The guidelines now reflect the Pre-Hospital…
What to expect when a Health & Safety Inspector visits your workplace
Understanding what to expect when a health and safety inspector visits your workplace can alleviate concerns and foster a more productive dialogue on workplace safety with employers, managers, safety representatives, and employees. Workplace health and safety inspections are common across all sectors. However, for those unfamiliar with the process, it can be daunting. With approximately…
Release of New Chemical Agents Code of Practice
Release of the New Chemical Agents Code of Practice The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has officially published the 2024 Code of Practice for the Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulations (2001-2021) & the Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work (Carcinogens, Mutagens, and Reprotoxic Substances) Regulations (2024). These updated regulations consolidate the…
Company fined €100,000 following death of worker at a concrete manufacturing premises
The HSA recently carried a report how the tragic death of worker resulted in a fine of €100,000 for the concrete manufacturing company. The incident involving Esker Readymix ULC and the subsequent legal proceedings underscore the critical importance of workplace safety, particularly in environments where heavy machinery is operated alongside pedestrian movement. The tragic death…
HSA remind employers to inspect scaffolding after a storm
Are you aware that following a storm, it is essential to conduct a comprehensive inspection of scaffolding and complete the GA3 form, ensuring it is signed before utilising the scaffolding. Given the current high winds, the recommendation is that scaffolding must be inspected thoroughly by a competent person and any necessary remedial works carried out. …
HSA launch guidance on the dangers of UV rays for outdoor workers
HSA launch guidance on the dangers of UV rays for outdoor workers In Ireland, skin cancer is the most common cancer with 13,000 cases diagnosed annually. People who work outdoors have a higher-than-average risk of skin cancer. Today (Thursday 15th June) for example the UV rays in Ireland are above 6, and according to professional…
Code of Practice on Indoor Air Quality – practical steps for workplace clean air
The HSA has published its Code of Practice (COP) for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) which provides practical guidance for all employers on how to complete an indoor air quality assessment, and an action plan to address any air quality issues. The code, the first of its kind dealing with indoor air quality to be published…
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