Most workplace accidents occur in farming
Agriculture again accounted for most work place accidents last year, according to a new report. The Health and Safety Authority’s report for 2017 reveals that there was one more workplace acident last year bringing the number to 47 compared to the previous year. Two people were killed in Sligo according…
Five people from region killed last year in workplace accidents
There was a major decrease in the number of people killed last year in workplaces in the border region, which includes Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, Louth and Monaghan. The number of reported fatalities in the region was 5, compared to 15 in 2015 and 10 in 2014. The figures are…
Farm vehicles continue to be the biggest cause of farm fatalities
Tractors and farm vehicles continue to be the biggest cause of farm fatalities. A new report from the Health and Safety Authority shows that nearly half of all of the farm deaths in Ireland last year were due to vehicles. The HSA is urging farmers to continue to increase awareness…