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HSA warns farmers of dangers of working with quad bikes
James Hanly
The latest figures from the HSA showed that of the nine confirmed work-related fatalities so far this year, five were associated with the agriculture and fishing sectors.
30 April 2025 News
Man dies in Tipperary farm incident
Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death that occurred at approximately 11.30am on Tuesday 29 April.
6 April 2025 News
Heydon wants farmer mental health to be addressed at ‘every engagement’
Martin Heydon was responding to a question from Fianna Fáil TD Aindrias Moynihan in relation to available supports and programmes for farmers around mental health and well-being.
Inspections to target machinery safety next week
In the five-year period between 2020 and 2024, 28 people were killed in vehicle-related incidents on farms, with 12 of those associated with tractors.
28 March 2025 News
Man in his 60s dies in Donegal farm incident
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) was notified and attended the scene.
25 February 2025 News
Man in his 60s dies in Kerry farm incident
The farm incident occurred late Friday in north Co Kerry and the HSA are now investigating the death.
15 February 2025 News
Payment penalties for farm health and safety breaches 'unfair' - ICMSA
Farmers could be penalised twice for farm safety or employment breaches, the ICMSA said.
11 February 2025 News
Man dies in Leitrim farm incident
HSA and Garda investigations are under way into a suspected farm fatality in Co Leitrim.
6 February 2025 News
Leave immediate clean-up to emergency services – HSA
The authority has urged farmers to leave immediate clean-up operations to the emergency services and professional operators who have the necessary competence to undertake the work safely.
24 January 2025 News
HSA inspection campaign set to focus on livestock
The campaign will focus on the safe management of livestock during calving season, when the risk of injury to farmers increases significantly.
22 January 2025 News
Twelve people died in farming incidents in 2024
Agriculture accounted for the highest number of work-related fatalities in 2024 despite having a mere 4% share in the workforce.
8 January 2025 News
HSA inspection campaign to focus on farmer health and wellbeing
HSA inspectors will be identifying and discussing the health risks associated with farming during this campaign and will be promoting the guidance and resources available.
15 November 2024 News