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Author: Archie Villaflores

Rewinding last year's excellence, Takeda Ireland was named winner of the Health & Safety Excellence Award – Manufacturing at the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2025, recognised for its innovative lockout tagout and hazardous energy programme as attention turns to 2026.

Author: T&D India

Indian engineering firm Jyoti Structures has secured ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications from TÜV. The recognition reinforces its commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and occupational health and safety across global EPC projects.

Author: Morningstar

U.S.-based Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Long Island’s Lowitt Alarms & Security Systems, strengthening its fire protection and life safety services. The acquisition reinforces integrated safety solutions and code-compliant systems for homes and businesses.

Author: The Irish Times

The Quakers in Ireland are preparing to transfer ownership of Bloomfield Hospital in Rathfarnham, Dublin, due to board and community constraints. The sale will secure ongoing mental health services for patients.

Author: Ireland Live

Dromad Hire, an Irish access and equipment company, has launched Dromad Training Academy to provide accredited safety and skills training for businesses and individuals. The facility enhances workplace health and safety compliance across multiple sectors.

Author: EIN News

Dublin-based Boxcore, an Irish construction safety software provider, has expanded into the United States. The platform enhances health and safety compliance across multiple construction sites internationally.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The health and safety landscape is evolving rapidly, with organisations increasingly integrating strategic planning, technology, and workforce engagement to enhance operational resilience. This edition highlights initiatives that set benchmarks for safety, efficiency, and organisational impact. Looking back to earlier this year, ‘Conack Wins Health & Safety Excellence Award for Construction (Large Organisation) at Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2025’ demonstrates the tangible value of rigorous safety protocols and structured training across complex construction projects. The momentum from such recognition sets a high standard for the 2026 awards cycle. In addition, ‘Dedalus expands healthcare operations with 100 new jobs in Ireland’ illustrates how scaling operations with a safety-conscious approach ensures that growth is sustainable, efficient, and aligned with workforce wellbeing. It underscores the strategic role of operational planning in high-stakes environments. Meanwhile, ‘Pye-Barker boosts life safety services with Oklahoma acquisitions’ reflects how strategic investments can enhance emergency preparedness and compliance across multiple sites. This expansion highlights the importance of integrating risk awareness into service delivery and organisational culture. Collectively, these stories underline a sector where operational excellence, workforce protection, and forward-looking strategy converge. They demonstrate how embedding safety at every level drives measurable impact, resilience, and long-term organisational success.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Earlier this year, Conack was named winner of the Health & Safety Excellence Award – Construction (Large Organisation) at the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2025, setting a benchmark for operational safety as attention turns to 2026.

Author: FOX40 News

U.S.-based Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Oklahoma companies Alcom Security Systems and OK-SEE, expanding its life safety and fire protection services. The move strengthens proactive video monitoring capabilities and enhances safety operations in Oklahoma City.

Author: Tech.eu

Irish healthtech startup MemoryTell is pioneering AI-driven speech analysis to detect early signs of dementia. Its technology offers clinicians a fast, non-invasive tool for monitoring cognitive decline, targeting improved patient outcomes and operational efficiency in healthcare.