Workplace fatalities

HSA: 20 work fatalities in agriculture, forestry and fishing in 2023

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

HSA: 20 work fatalities in agriculture, forestry and fishing in 2023

Provisional data from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) shows that 20 people lost their lives...

Investigations launched into fatal accident at meat plant

Rural Life

over 5 years ago

Investigations launched into fatal accident at meat plant

Investigations are underway into a workplace fatality following an accident at a meat factory in...

Farm fatalities reduce by 40% - but still account for 41% of work deaths

Rural Life

almost 7 years ago

Farm fatalities reduce by 40% - but still account for 41% of work deaths

Farm fatalities dropped by 40% in 2018, while the year also saw the lowest figure of...

HSA charged three agri companies for safety issues last year

Agri-Business

about 8 years ago

HSA charged three agri companies for safety issues last year

The HSA (Health and Safety Authority) released its annual report for 2016 earlier today (Wednesday,...