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Greenvolt Next Ireland Wins Health & Safety Excellence Award - Utilities & Services at the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2026
Returning to the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2026, Greenvolt Next Ireland claimed the Health & Safety Excellence Award in the Utilities & Services category, recognised for a well-structured safety programme underpinned by strong leadership commitment, clear governance, and a deeply embedded safety culture. Guided by the vision of "Keeping Us Safe," Greenvolt Next Ireland demonstrated that health and safety is not a compliance function but a core organisational value, ensuring every person returns home safely every day across its renewable energy operations in Ireland.
Responsible Retailing, Safer Commutes: What Decathlon's E-Scooter Decision Means for Workplace Safety
Decathlon's decision to withdraw e-scooters from Irish sale marks a turning point in product safety accountability, offering employers and health and safety leaders a clear prompt to address commuting risk in workplace wellbeing policies.
Rail reform places renewed focus on safety leadership and worker protection
Britain’s rail regulator is urging the industry to strengthen safety leadership, risk management, worker welfare and accountability as major reforms reshape the sector, helping protect passengers and railway workers while maintaining strong safety standards.
Fire safety checks drive quality controls at National Children’s Hospital
Fire safety certification issues at Ireland’s National Children’s Hospital are prompting further remediation and inspection, highlighting the importance of rigorous quality controls before healthcare facilities become operational.
Safety concerns at Tusla centre addressed following HIQA inspection
A Tusla children's residential centre has addressed safety concerns identified by HIQA, with improved management oversight, clearer accountability and stronger risk management supporting safer care.
Investment in safety training strengthens working-at-height competence
A £200,000 investment by PLT Training is expanding accredited safety training for working at height, with new facilities and instructors supporting competence in scaffold towers and other high-risk activities.
Farm safety initiative targets safer social farming and open-day practices
A new national initiative is strengthening farm safety across Ireland, with training focused on risk awareness, social farming, farm open days, vulnerable visitors and practical measures to reduce workplace hazards.
Longford County Council Wins Health & Safety Excellence Award - Public Sector at the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2026
As we revisit the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2026, Longford County Council won the Health & Safety Excellence Award in the Public Sector category, recognised for a well-developed safety management system certified to ISO 45001:2018 with clear targets, measurable outcomes, and continuous engagement across a high-risk operating environment. The Council's wide-ranging occupational health and safety initiatives demonstrated the kind of structured, evidence-based approach to workplace safety that sets a benchmark for public sector organisations across Ireland.
Safe by Design: HIQA's AI Guidance Puts Patient Safety at the Centre of Healthcare Innovation
HIQA's first national AI guidance for Ireland's health and social care sector sets a landmark safety and accountability standard, giving healthcare organisations a clear framework to deploy AI responsibly and with confidence.
Free farm safety training expands access for Irish farming families
Free farm safety training is being offered to Irish farming families in 2026, covering machinery, livestock, slurry, quad bikes and other agricultural risks while strengthening safety awareness, practical skills and preventative practices across generations.
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