Fatal oversight leads to €8,000 fine for Bellingham Farms

Bellingham Farms Unlimited has been fined €8,000 for failing to meet basic safety obligations after a contractor fell to his death during rooftop work in Louth. The firm admitted to neglecting its legal duty to appoint project supervisors for both design and construction stages — a requirement under Irish health and safety law.

The HSA's findings serve as a stark reminder that overlooking safety protocols isn’t just non-compliance — it can cost lives.

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