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    5 ways to protect your seasonal workers

    For some industries, such as agriculture, tourism, and construction, summer is the busiest season of the year. Discover our 5 top tips for protecting the safety of your temporary employees.

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    Reuben McManusAssociate Director of Health & Safety
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    Irish company fined €150,000 following workplace accident

    An Irish company was recently fined €150,000 following a workplace accident in Co. Meath. Read on for more details.

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    Reuben McManusAssociate Director of Health & Safety
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  • construction

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    HSA and HSENI launch all-island construction safety campaign

    Over the last ten years, 68 people on the island of Ireland have died as a result of falling from a height while working in the construction industry.

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    Reuben McManusAssociate Director of Health & Safety
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    Kildare company fined €225,000 following workplace fatality

    A Kildare-based company has been fined €225,000 at the Kildare Circuit Court, following a workplace fatality on their premises.

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    Richard BourkeHead of Health & Safety Ireland
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    Workplace fatalities increased by 61% in 2025

    The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) recently published provisional figures showing the number of workplace fatalities in 2025. The figures revealed that workplace fatalities in Ireland rose from 36 in 2024 to 58 in 2025, representing an increase of 61%.

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    Reuben McManusAssociate Director of Health & Safety
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    Recycling firm fined €650,000 following fatal forklift incident

    An Irish recycling company has been fined €650,000 following a fatal incident at its recycling plant in Finglas in 2021.

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    Reuben McManusAssociate Director of Health & Safety
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