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Construction and Farming sectors account for almost three quarters of all work-related fatalities

3 Jan , 2023  

Provisional data from the HSA shows that 26 people lost their lives in work-related incidents in 2022 compared to 38 in 2021, representing the lowest figure recorded since the Authority was established over thirty years ago.  Summary of statistics reported by HSA are as follows: Releasing provisional annual statistics for 2022, the Health and Safety […]

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HSA launches two week nationwide inspection campaign in construction sector focusing on the dangers of working at height

24 Oct , 2022  

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin a construction inspection campaign on Monday 24th October focusing on safety when working at heights. This two week campaign will target both small and large construction sites across Ireland.  In 2021, 10 people lost their lives working in the construction sector in Ireland. Of these fatalities, seven […]

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HSA set to launch two week nationwide inspection campaign in construction sector focusing on the dangers of working at height

22 Oct , 2021  

The HSA will begin a construction inspection campaign on Tuesday 26th October focusing on safety when working at heights. The two week campaign will target both small and large construction sites nationwide. 16 people lost their lives in the construction sector in 2020 and six were specifically linked to working at height. In 2020, slipping or […]