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Obelisk Group International wins Health & Safety Excellence Award - Telecoms & Communications at Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2026
Obelisk Group International has been named winner of the Health & Safety Excellence Award in the Telecoms & Communications category at the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2026. The recognition reflects the company's structured, risk-led safety programme built around life-critical activities across nationwide telecoms and communications projects. Driven by strong leadership engagement and workforce empowerment, Obelisk's proactive safety culture puts people, planning, and prevention at the centre of every project it delivers. Measurable compliance results and innovative training have established the company as a benchmark for health and safety excellence within Ireland's telecoms sector.
Food Safety Culture Is Now a Legal Requirement. Most of Europe Is Not Ready.
A European Commission survey finds most EU member states struggle to implement food safety culture controls objectively and consistently, with resource gaps and subjective measurement posing the greatest barriers to compliance.
Food safety closure orders highlight compliance failures in Ireland
Seven food businesses in Ireland received closure orders in May following food safety and hygiene breaches identified during inspections. The enforcement activity highlights continued focus on compliance, risk management and public health protection.
Port digitisation supports safer working environments
Irish Sea port operators are using digital technologies to strengthen workplace safety and reduce operational risk. Video telematics and monitoring systems are supporting safer movement of vehicles, incident prevention and continuous improvement.
Northern Ireland employers review safety planning during unrest
Employers in Northern Ireland are reviewing workplace safety measures following recent civil unrest in Belfast. Guidance highlights employer responsibilities around employee welfare, risk assessment and operational continuity during periods of disruption.
Offshore safety incident prompts equipment control review
An offshore drilling incident in UK waters has prompted regulatory action following failures involving a lifting system and emergency controls. The event highlights continued focus on equipment integrity and operational safety.
US measles outbreak raises pressure on public health systems
Confirmed measles cases in the United States have exceeded 2,000 in 2026, placing renewed focus on vaccination uptake, outbreak response capability and the resilience of public health protection systems.
Sorensen Civil Engineering awarded Innovation in Health & Safety Award at Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2026
Sorensen Civil Engineering claimed the Innovation in Health & Safety Award at the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2026 for its pioneering Sorensen-Boxcore Digital Ecosystem. The win establishes a compelling benchmark for preventative compliance and digital safety integration as standards continue to rise across the sector.
Young people's AI concerns highlight a leadership challenge
Irish young people are optimistic about artificial intelligence but increasingly concerned about its impact on jobs, wellbeing and equality. Their concerns offer business leaders an early warning about the trust and governance challenges that will shape AI adoption.
HSA launches summer inspection campaign to drive safety compliance at outdoor events
Ireland's Health and Safety Authority has launched a summer inspection campaign targeting occupational safety at concerts, festivals and outdoor events. The initiative focuses on high-risk activities during set-up and dismantling.
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