Working at Height
2026/06 – All-Island Work at Height Campaign (from 16-Feb-2026 for 2 weeks)
Commencement of an All-Island Work at Height Campaign on Monday, 16th of February 2026
See case study2025/09 – Recall of Protekk Multipurpose Telescoping Ladder (Models ALLLAD1010, ALLLAD1011)
Recall of Protekk Multipurpose Telescoping Ladder (Models ALLLAD1010 & ALLLAD1011)
See case study2025/07 – Best Practice Example: Using Podium Platforms
Positive example of using podium platforms to install first floor joisting.
See case study2025/04 – Information on an Occupational Fatality
DECEASED: Male NATIONALITY: Irish AGE: 46 years DATE OF INCIDENT: 24th July 2025 LOCATION: Clare NATURE OF BUSINESS (NACE Sector): F. Construction WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT: Private Dwelling EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Self-employed INCIDENT
See case study2025/01 – Information on an Occupational Fatality
DECEASED: Male NATIONALITY: Irish AGE: 45 years DATE OF INCIDENT: 8th May 2025 LOCATION: Galway NATURE OF BUSINESS (NACE Sector): F. Construction WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT: Private Dwelling EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Self-employed INCIDENT
See case study2022_10 – Construction Fatality (No. 7 of 2022)
Sadly, there were 7 fatalities recorded for construction activity in 2022, with the most recent occurring on 13th December. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the deceased. RIP
See case study2022_09 – Construction Fatality (No.6 of 2022)
Sadly, we have received notification of the 6th workplace fatality recorded against construction for 2022. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the deceased. RIP.
See case study2022/08 – Construction Fatality (No. 5 of 2022)
The deceased was working at height fitting sheeting to a roof when he fell to the concrete floor below.
See case study2022/05 – Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs): Failure to detect mechanical failure in drive units leading to uncontrolled fall of platforms
The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently alerted industry to a serious technical fault identified with mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs), used widely in construction projects for work on tall buildings.
See case study2022/04 – Construction Fatality (No.3 of 2022)
Sadly, we have news of a third workplace fatality in construction for 2022. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the deceased. RIP.
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