In the wake of a concerning surge in work-related fatalities in Ireland - with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) reporting an increase from the 2022 figure of 28 to 43 last year - prioritising robust health and safety solutions in the workplace has never been more critical.
The leading causes of these fatalities include incidents involving vehicles or collisions, responsible for 13 deaths, and falls from height, which claimed 11 lives. This underscores the imperative for targeted training programmes addressing these specific risks.
SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions has been championing workplace safety for over 20 years, offering tailored training modules and services aimed at reducing the likelihood of accidents and fatalities. As experts in the field, they recognise the urgency of addressing the root causes behind the recent surge in deaths.
The HSA acknowledges the need for thorough analysis to understand the reasons for the spike in deaths last year compared to 2022. And SafeHands emphasises the importance of being proactive in the face of these statistics, advocating for a shift from reactive measures to comprehensive training that instills a culture of safety within workplaces.
Mark Cullen, HSA Assistant Chief Executive, said: "Where there is a known risk, such as working with vehicles and machinery or working at height, duty holders must take preventative actions to ensure they themselves or workers are safe.
"We are urging the self-employed, employers and duty holders to prioritise health and safety in their workplaces in 2024 to ensure fatalities don't happen. Every work-related fatality is preventable."
SafeHands also has a proven track record in delivering site-specific risk assessments and safety statements, thereby putting control measures in place that go some way to mitigating the risk of workplace injuries or worse.
As businesses and industries grapple with the imperative of safeguarding their workforce, SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions has become a trusted partner to the hundreds of companies and organisations that we have worked with over the past 20 years, providing essential training to foster a culture of safety, reduce workplace fatalities, and create environments where workers can thrive without compromising their well-being.
Invest in SafeHands training today and pave the way for a safer and more secure workplace tomorrow. Contact us by phone on 01-7979836 or mobile on 0873823223, email info@safehands.ie or visit our website https://www.safehands.ie.