Person: Sharon McGuinness

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<p>The new Health and Safety Authority data shows older self-employed men doing manual work are over-represented in injury and fatality statistics, principally in agriculture and construction. Stock picture: Getty </p>

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Work-related incidents caused 38 deaths in Ireland last year — the lowest number since 1990

Health and Safety Authority chief welcomes the drop in workplace fatalities but says more need to be done, especially in the farming and construction sectors

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HSA: Businesses that cannot put safety measures in place should not reopen

business

Further supports are essential to ensure viability - business groups

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HSA urges families to sharpen focus on farm safety

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Concern at rise in fatal workplace accidents; Rush to save money or finish jobs ‘placing people’s lives in peril’

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HSA chief 'committed to having a strong and robust system' after smear tests sent to UK

'Inspection blitz' to be carried out on dozens of quarries

An “inspection blitz” will be carried out on dozens of quarries next week by the Health and Safety Authority.

Fri, 06 Sep, 2019

Most farm fatalities are aged 50+

Farmers must consider retiring earlier to extend the sector’s life expectancy, said Dr Sharon McGuinness, CEO, Health Service Authority.

Wed, 01 May, 2019

Farm sector deaths higher than any other industry

The farming sector saw more work-related deaths than any other industry in 2018.

Tue, 08 Jan, 2019

Farms still most dangerous workplaces in Ireland

Farms remain Ireland’s most dangerous workplaces with 24 deaths last year — almost double that of any other sector.

Thu, 26 Jul, 2018

Agricultural sector worst affected as report reveals 47 people died in work-related incidents last year

Figures from the Health and Safety Authority's annual report show the agricultural sector again has the highest fatality rate - recording 24 deaths last year.

Wed, 25 Jul, 2018

New clampdown on dangerous chemicals

A regulation that will affect businesses of all sizes across Ireland will be launched today.

Tue, 29 May, 2007