Health & Safety

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  • HSA inspections

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    Increases reported in workplace accidents and HSA inspections

    With Health and Safety Authority (HSA) inspections on the rise, and increases reported in workplace accidents across the country, it’s essential that Irish businesses are up to date with their Health & Safety responsibilities.

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  • sun safety

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    Sun safety: top tips for employers

    Even on a cloudy day, the UV index may still be high, and your employees could be at risk. Employers should ensure that all possible precautions are taken to protect employees from sun damage and UV radiation.

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    Peninsula TeamPeninsula Team
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  • farm safety inspections

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    HSA launches national farm-safety campaign

    The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) launched a national farm-vehicle safety inspection campaign on 31st March 2025.

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  • workplace accident

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    Former Irish sports star awarded €944,000 following workplace accident

    A former Limerick senior hurler, Mark Keane, has been awarded €944,000 in damages after he suffered serious injuries in a workplace accident at a Johnson & Johnson plant in Limerick.

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  • HSA inspection

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    HSA will carry out 10% more workplace inspections in 2025

    The HSA is planning to conduct 11,000 occupational health and safety inspections this year, a 10% increase from the 10,000 inspections carried out previously.

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  • workplace fatality

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    Company fined €400,000 after fatal workplace accident

    On Wednesday 5 March 2025, a company was fined €400,000 in the Central Criminal Court after the death of one of their employees in a workplace accident.

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    Peninsula TeamPeninsula Team
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