Drone Technology in Workplace Investigation: A Positive Development Irish Employers Should Embrace
The HSA's January 2026 drone agreement with AirNav Ireland upgrades how serious workplace incidents are investigated in Ireland. Employers with strong safety systems will find the enhanced evidentiary standard fully consistent with how they already operate.
Amazon named Gold Sponsor of Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2026
Amazon has been announced as Gold Sponsor of the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2026, bringing global operational expertise to the programme ahead of the awards gala tomorrow on 30 April at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry. The partnership demonstrates Amazon's commitment to workplace safety and its alignment with organisations demonstrating leadership in safety culture, risk management, and operational excellence across Irish industry.
Wtech Fire Group opens €2.5m Mullingar headquarters as European expansion accelerates
Irish fire protection group Wtech Fire Group completes three acquisitions and opens a €2.5m group headquarters in Mullingar, growing to 13 companies and over 860 staff across Europe.
Northwell Health signs strategic alliance to scale Irish life sciences and health tech firms in the US
US health system Northwell Health signs a new strategic alliance aimed at growing the commercialisation of Irish life sciences and health technology companies in the United States.
Allica Bank raises lending limits and extends loan terms for UK health and care operators
UK challenger bank Allica Bank raises maximum day-one loans to £15 million and extends terms to 30 years for established health and care operators.
Gwangju Bank secures ISO 45001 certification for occupational health and safety management
South Korean retail bank Gwangju Bank receives ISO 45001 certification, recognising its systematic approach to occupational health and safety management across the entire organisation.
APi Group agrees to acquire Canadian fire safety provider Onyx-Fire Protection Services
US-listed safety services firm APi Group Corporation agrees to acquire Canadian fire and life safety provider Onyx-Fire Protection Services, in a deal expected to close in Q2 2026.
Ireland West Airport secures €2.8m for safety, security and sustainability projects in 2026
Ireland West Airport secures €2.8m for nine capital projects in 2026, covering critical safety, security and sustainability infrastructure across the regional facility.
HSA launches one-page Safe Plan of Action tool to improve safety planning on construction sites
Ireland's Health and Safety Authority launches the Safe Plan of Action, a one-page planning tool to help construction crews identify hazards and agree control measures before work begins.
Shannon Airport secures €1.93m to invest in essential safety and security infrastructure
Shannon Airport secures €1.93 million in capital funding under the Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030 to support continued investment in essential safety and security infrastructure.
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