Health And Safety

A judge has imposed a €650,000 fine on a recycling company following the death of a worker in 2021. Irish Packaging Recycling Unlimited Company pleaded guilty to two charges under safety, health and welfare legislation in relation to the work-related fatal incident which occurred at the company

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has secured a High Court order prohibiting works at a high-risk construction site in Kilcock, Co Kildare. Yesterday's order, under section 71 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, was granted with consent of the owner of the site on Bridge Street,

New guidance for organisations whose employees are exposed to sensitive content in the course of their work, such as images of graphic violence or sexual abuse, has been published by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the State Claims Agency (SCA). The new document has been drawn up in respon

Cara Walsh and Michelle Loughnane of Mullany Walsh Maxwells LLP look at penalisation cases under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. Robust health and safety measures have been a hot topic in workplaces since 2020. Employers grappled with the challenges of providing safe places of work

Jason Milne, partner at A&L Goodbody, examines a recent Court of Appeal ruling with significance for suppliers of potentially dangerous equipment. On 28 July 2023, the Court of Appeal gave its judgment in The People (DPP) v Palfinger Ireland Limited [2023] IECA 217. The court reviewed the senten