Health and safety Authority

How to make construction appointments on farms

Nearly all farm projects require appointments to be made regarding risks of health and safety, with the farmer responsible for making these appointments writes Martin Merrick.

BUILDINGS 10 June 2026

How to make construction appointments on farms

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FBD urges farmers to take 10 minutes to check tractor safety

FBD urges farmers to take 10 minutes to check tractor safety

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Tractor Safety Week: farmers called on to reassess machinery safety

Tractor Safety Week: farmers called on to reassess machinery safety

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Man dies in Waterford farm fatality

Man dies in Waterford farm fatality

Man dies in Waterford farm fatality

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Tractor Safety Week: leading cause of farm fatalities

Tractor Safety Week: leading cause of farm fatalities

Tractor Safety Week: leading cause of farm fatalities

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Ticket now required for users of farm telehandlers

Ticket now required for users of farm telehandlers

The most recent Code of Practice issued by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) requires users of telescopic loaders on Irish farms to undertake training and hold a valid training certificate.

NEWS 7 January 2026

HSA machinery and quad inspections to begin on Monday

HSA machinery and quad inspections to begin on Monday

The Health and Safety Authority has launched a national safety drive to tackle leading causes of fatalities on farms.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Investigation into death of man at Roscrea meat factory

Investigation into death of man at Roscrea meat factory

The HSA has launched an investigation into the incident which is understood to have occurred on Monday.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Man in his 30s dies in Limerick farm incident

Man in his 30s dies in Limerick farm incident

Gardaí confirmed they attended the scene alongside the emergency services on Saturday afternoon 24 January.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Man in his 90s dies in Limerick farm incident

Man in his 90s dies in Limerick farm incident

Gardaí and emergency services responded to the fatal accident at approximately 6pm on Monday 19 January.

NEWS 7 January 2026

HSA to begin nationwide livestock handling inspections

HSA to begin nationwide livestock handling inspections

HSA to launch national inspection campaign focusing on safe handling of livestock ahead of calving season.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Editorial: farm deaths double in 2025

Editorial: farm deaths double in 2025

Adam Woods takes a look at the 2025 farm fatality figures and asks some questions around what can be done to reduce farm deaths.

EDITORIAL 7 January 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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