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Rise in workplace deaths in 2023 as Tipperary features on the list of 43 fatalities

New figures from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) show that 43 people lost their lives in work-related incidents in 2023, which shows an increase in comparison with a figure of 28 deaths in 2022. Tipperary features on the list with just one ...

05 Jan 2024 at 17:00

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Latest HSA workplace fatality figures serve as reminder of farming dangers

IFA Farm Family and Social Affairs Chair, Alice Doyle said today’s report from the Health and Safety Authority on workplace fatalities is a reminder of the dangers of working on farms. Farming has the highest number of work-related fatalities ...

06 Jul 2023 at 10:45

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Top tips for Tipperary people to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week takes places from next Monday, September 25, with the aim of highlighting the dangers associated with carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide can be released by any appliance that burns oil, solid fuel, wood or gas - ...

22 Sept 2017 at 12:16

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Dramatic drop in Tipperary Farm Inspections

There has been a dramatic drop in farm inspections in Tipperary in the last four years. There were just 11 in the county up to July 20 this year – compared to 108 in 2013. Figures were released in the Dáil this week when Minister for Jobs, ...

21 Sept 2017 at 15:50

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'A substantial decline' - Almost 30 Irish people died in work-related incidents in 2022

Dozens of people in Ireland lost their lives in work-related incidents this year. That's according to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), which has confirmed 26 people died in 2022 compared to 38 in 2021, representing the lowest figure ...

30 Dec 2022 at 11:27

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Hard working Tipperary farmers are urged to take a break from farm life

Farming in Ireland today is classed as being one of the most dangerous occupations. Along with this, statistics show that farmers continue to work the longest hours per week in comparison to all other sectors. The majority of farmers ...

28 May 2017 at 12:00

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Man dies in Tipperary farm accident

A man has died following a Tipperary farm accident this morning. It is understood that the man died while using a digger on a farm. It is believed that he was struck by a falling tree while working on the pig farm in north Tipperary....

27 Sept 2018 at 13:17

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Top tips for Tipperary people to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning

22 Sept 2017 at 12:16

National News

Calls to end ‘damaging’ recruitment freeze in HSE

The Labour party leader has called on the Taoiseach to end the “damaging” recruitment freeze in the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which is putting further pressure on health services. Ivana Bacik said that many medical ...

24 Jan 2024 at 13:56

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'Well-intentioned' members of the public urged not to use chainsaws in Storm Éowyn aftermath

As Storm Éowyn passes through the country and clean-up operations get underway, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is urging members of the public to leave the immediate clean-up operation to the emergency services and ...

24 Jan 2025 at 12:35

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Tipperary County Council is hiring for a new position with a salary up to €80,000

Tipperary County Council is currently seeking to hire a new Executive Health and Safety Officer. The role of Executive Health and Safety Officer encompasses a wide variety of responsibilities - for example, carrying out ...

23 Oct 2024 at 08:00

Work-related deaths in Ireland almost doubled in 2023, new data reveals

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New data has revealed a 65% increase in work-related fatalities in Ireland in just one year. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) revealed the information in a report published today (December 5), confirming 43 ...

05 Jan 2024 at 08:00

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