HSA issues warning amid 'concerning rise' in workplace fatalities

The HSA was notified of four fatal incidents in the past month, three of which were associated with quad bike use. File picture: Getty/iStock

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has urged quad bike users to ensure that “proper safety measures” are adhered to after they were notified of three deaths associated with their use in the past month.

The HSA is also urging outdoor workers to take extra precautions following a significant increase in work-related fatalities in recent weeks.