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United Hardware Wins Health & Safety Excellence Award - Warehousing at the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2026

Author: Bianca Odron

Recalling one of the standout wins from the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2026, United Hardware claimed the Warehousing category award, recognised for a sustained, multi-year commitment to transforming health and safety from a compliance obligation into an embedded cultural behaviour across its operations. Through Safety Action Teams, senior leadership ownership, and a clear behavioural improvement programme, United Hardware has built a workplace safety culture where health and safety is second nature, setting a benchmark for the warehousing sector in Ireland.

Why Making Tyre Safety a Priority Can Strengthen Workplace Road Safety for Employers

Author: Bianca Odron

Bridgestone's research finding that 76% of drivers want employers to do more on tyre safety gives Irish and UK fleet managers a clear mandate to strengthen occupational road safety programmes now.

All-island campaign strengthens construction safety around moving plant

Author: Bianca Odron

New all-island campaign promotes stronger construction safety practices around moving plants, machinery and vehicles through better planning, operator competence and safe separation.

N55 road safety plans highlight the value of targeted infrastructure improvements

Author: Bianca Odron

Proposed €850,000 safety works on the N55 at The Pigeons highlight how road design, visibility improvements and junction planning can help reduce collision risks across Ireland's transport infrastructure.

Pet access proposals highlight safety challenges for public transport

Author: Bianca Odron

Proposed changes to pet access on Irish public transport highlight the need to balance passenger safety, hygiene, accessibility and frontline responsibilities while ensuring clear rules and effective enforcement across shared public spaces.

Road safety campaign highlights risks facing refuse collection crews

Author: Bianca Odron

A new Northern Ireland road safety campaign highlights the risks facing refuse collection crews and the importance of safer driving around frontline workers operating close to traffic.

Full Health funding highlights health screening and workplace safety

Author: Bianca Odron

Full Health Medical’s €3m funding round highlights the growing role of clinically governed health screening technology in supporting occupational health, preventative care and safer workforce management.

AstraZeneca and John Sisk and Sons Win Health & Safety Excellence Award - Life Sciences at the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2026

Author: Bianca Odron

Looking back on the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2026, AstraZeneca and John Sisk and Sons claimed the Life Sciences category award for Project Joyce, a programme combining digital innovation and people-focused initiatives to transform safety culture and worker wellbeing across a major construction site. Through frontline engagement, data-driven tools, and a strong emphasis on both physical and mental wellbeing, Project Joyce has set a new benchmark for how construction and life sciences organisations can collaborate to protect and empower their workforce.

Safer Journeys, Stronger Workplaces: The Case for Making Public Transport Safety a National Priority

Author: Bianca Odron

The NTA's 2025 passenger security report and Limerick calls for a regional pilot present a clear opportunity to strengthen public transport worker safety and build a more confident commuting culture across Ireland.

HIQA review puts patient safety at centre of healthcare standards

Author: Bianca Odron

HIQA is reviewing Ireland’s National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare to reflect regulatory reform and changing care models, with patient safety and person-centred care remaining central.

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