HSA

Bereaved mum turned trailer campaigner to speak out in farm safety webinar

Bereaved mum turned trailer campaigner to speak out in farm safety webinar

A woman whose 19-year-old son was killed by a grain trailer with faulty brakes is to speak at a farm...

September 28, 2020
Calls for zero-tolerance approach for TikTok ‘pranks’

Calls for zero-tolerance approach for TikTok ‘pranks’

Recent videos to emerge on social media platforms such as TikTok have prompted an angry and concerned response from industry...

May 26, 2020
‘Intensive’ farm inspection campaign to begin next week

‘Intensive’ farm inspection campaign to begin next week

An intensive farm inspection campaign is set to begin on Monday, October 1, with a special focus on working safely...

September 28, 2018
Some 200 farm inspections set to focus on machinery

Some 200 farm inspections set to focus on machinery

Approximately 200 farm inspections are set to take place as part of a two-week long campaign, with a special focus...

April 27, 2018
Video: Check out all the action from Crops and Cultivation 2017

Video: Check out all the action from Crops and Cultivation 2017

Over 3,000 people attended the Crops and Cultivation open day at Teagasc Oak Park earlier this week. The profitability challenge...

June 30, 2017
‘Intensive’ farm inspection campaign set to focus on tractors and farm machinery

‘Intensive’ farm inspection campaign set to focus on tractors and farm machinery

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is set to begin a ‘month-long, intensive’ farm inspection campaign on Tuesday, May 2,...

April 28, 2017
Leenane farmer opts for twin wheels on his quad to avoid further heartache

Leenane farmer opts for twin wheels on his quad to avoid further heartache

“I don’t know anyone who has had a quad bike who hasn’t fallen off it.” That’s how a former IFA...

April 19, 2017
Safety device for quads under HSA consideration

Safety device for quads under HSA consideration

A safety device for quads (or ATVS – All Terrain Vehicles), which have been associated with a number of on...

April 18, 2017