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Dairymaster fined €400,000 following fatal farm incident

The case arose following a fatal work-related incident which occurred at a dairy farm in Co Limerick in 2020.

NEWS 28 July 2026

Dairymaster fined €400,000 following fatal farm incident

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Farmer views wanted on new farm safety code of practice

Farmer views wanted on new farm safety code of practice

NEWS 6 July 2026

How to make construction appointments on farms

How to make construction appointments on farms

BUILDINGS 10 June 2026

FBD urges farmers to take 10 minutes to check tractor safety

FBD urges farmers to take 10 minutes to check tractor safety

FBD urges farmers to take 10 minutes to check tractor safety

NEWS 26 May 2026

Tractor Safety Week: farmers called on to reassess machinery safety

Tractor Safety Week: farmers called on to reassess machinery safety

Tractor Safety Week: farmers called on to reassess machinery safety

NEWS 25 May 2026

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Man dies in Waterford farm fatality

Man dies in Waterford farm fatality

The incident took place on Sunday and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Tractor Safety Week: leading cause of farm fatalities

Tractor Safety Week: leading cause of farm fatalities

Farmers are being encouraged to download and review the HSA’s 'Tractor Safety and You' booklet, which gives practical advice on the safe use of tractors and machinery.

NEWS 21 January 2026

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 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 January 2026

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