Safety
# safety - Thursday 13 June, 2013
Irish Coast Guard warns people to ‘stay safe in the water’ this summer
There have been 14 deaths by drowning in Irish waters so far this year.
# safety - Saturday 8 June, 2013
“Be alert and sensible” on the beach, warns the RNLI
The Bundoran RNLI has said that the good weather means a busier time for lifeboats across the country.
# safety - Thursday 23 May, 2013
‘Extremely’ poor quality materials caused Bangladesh factory collapse
A government report found that two floors had been added illegally and the ground it was built on had been a body of water, filled with rubbish.
# safety - Thursday 16 May, 2013
Column: You can get a tan from a bottle, so save your skin
People in Ireland seem to be obsessed with getting a tan – but this country has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the entire world. It’s time to wake up to the real danger sun of exposure, says Pauline Power, who was diagnosed with a melanoma at 29.
# safety - Friday 10 May, 2013
Poll: Will the Bangladesh factory collapse change the way you shop?
As the death toll passes 1,000, we want to know: Will this incident have an impact on your shopping habits?
# safety - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
Are you ‘inviting’ burglars into your home?
An AA survey shows that people still leave their keys where burglars can find them – like in a garage or even in the porch.
# safety - Monday 6 May, 2013
Farmers’ health and safety group “could save lives”
When a group of farmers realised that health and safety was a big issue on their farms, they took things into their own hands – and won an award for their work.
# safety - Saturday 4 May, 2013
Why is the US investigating added caffeine in foods?
You may be surprised by the beverages and foods containing the stimulant… even chewing gum.
# safety - Monday 22 April, 2013
Man killed in Galway road crash
The 72-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
# safety - Saturday 6 April, 2013
Poll: Is the Aintree Grand National cruel?
Despite recent safety changes to the course, horses continue to die.
# safety - Thursday 28 March, 2013
Gardaí urge caution as 48 lives already lost on Irish roads
If you will be driving anywhere in Ireland this bank holiday weekend, gardaí are urging you to stay safe on the roads.
# safety - Wednesday 6 March, 2013
Safety app for women to be launched tomorrow
The app is from SAFE Ireland for android phones and contains information on services available to keep women and children safe from abuse.
# safety - Tuesday 5 March, 2013
Dublin signs up to UN ‘safe cities’ programme
The programme is working in cities across the globe to prevent and reduce sexual harassment and violence in public places.
# safety - Friday 1 March, 2013
UK: Four new products found to contain horsemeat
However, 99 per cent of the Food Safety Authority’s tests continue to show no horse DNA at or above the level of 1 per cent.
# safety - Sunday 24 February, 2013
This gadget prevents plane seat in front of you from reclining…
…But is it fair to use it?
# safety - Thursday 31 January, 2013
Organisation in Dublin launches campaign to reduce street begging
The Dublin City Business Improvement District is encouraging people to place donations in new ‘giving boxes’ instead of directly to people begging.
# safety - Tuesday 22 January, 2013
Over 1,000 people rescued by RNLI lifeboats last year
The busiest lifeboat station in Ireland last year was in Bangor, Co Down – which carried out half of its callouts during the hours of darkness.
# safety - Monday 21 January, 2013
Tips and tricks: What driving measures can you take to keep you safe
With many areas experiencing snow and ice, here are some tips to help keep you safe on the roads.
# safety - Thursday 17 January, 2013
Boeing crisis deepens as Dreamliners grounded worldwide
Aviators have grounded most of the world’s 787 Dreamliner fleet until a fire risk linked to the plane’s batteries can be fixed.
# safety - Saturday 12 January, 2013
Boeing 787 Dreamliners to undergo in-depth safety review – FAA
The announcement came after a recent spate of incidents involving the aircraft.
# safety - Tuesday 25 December, 2012
From the archives: A most surprising Christmas tree accident
Bing Crosby had good reason to dream of a white Christmas – he was lucky not to lose his family in a fire caused by Christmas lights at his home in 1943.
Vhi issues warning ahead of busiest day for treating accidents and injuries
Coughs, colds, trips and falls are the most common injuries and illnesses around Christmas. Watch yourselves.
# safety - Tuesday 18 December, 2012
Woman and her dog rescued from freezing water at Wexford harbour
The woman went into the water to save her dog Holly but couldn’t climb back out because of the temperature.
# safety - Tuesday 6 November, 2012
Parents urged to make window blinds safe
At least five children in Ireland have died as a result of accidents from window blinds since 2005.
# safety - Wednesday 31 October, 2012
Varadkar criticises ‘No’ campaigner due to speak in tonight’s TV3 debate
Kathy Sinnott is taking the ‘No’ side in the Vincent Browne-hosted debate on the upcoming children’s referendum. The FG director of elections called her claims on RTÉ’s Prime Time last night as “scaremongering”.
# safety - Monday 29 October, 2012
Column: Here’s why cyclists need to change – as do motorists
The way we view each other with mutual suspicion is often down to cramped roads, crap cycle lanes and a lack of intersection between how motorists and cyclists use the road.
# safety - Friday 19 October, 2012
Forgetful taxi customers leave phones, keys and even shoes behind
A new survey also revealed 55 per cent of people like their drivers to have the chats with them on topics like the economy, sports and politics.
# safety - Monday 15 October, 2012
Campaign highlights dangers of hair straighteners to children
The campaign was launched following a rise in the number of children attending A&E at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children with hair straightener burns.
# safety - Saturday 13 October, 2012
PICTURES: Tears at the Priory Hall protest march
Hundreds have turned out to mark a year since they were forced to leave their homes.
# safety - Tuesday 2 October, 2012
VIDEOS: Gardaí release dramatic footage of near-misses on Dublin’s roads
Gardaí are releasing the footage in a bid to reduce the number of casualties on Dublin’s roads.
# safety - Thursday 20 September, 2012
The 5 at 5: Thursday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Road safety chief wants automatic checks of crash drivers’ phone records
Noel Brett of the Road Safety Authority says it should be routine practice for drivers in crashes to have their records checked.
# safety - Thursday 23 August, 2012
New EU rules make hair dye safer
Good news for the 60 per cent of women and 10 per cent of men in Europe who colour their hair.
# safety - Monday 6 August, 2012
Fail! Over 50 per cent of vehicles did not pass the NCT this year
More than 2,300 vehicles were deemed to be dangerous and failed the test.
# safety - Monday 30 July, 2012
Majority of cyclists admit to breaking rules of the road – survey
The report suggest a ‘points’ system for cyclists.
Awareness campaign warns against mixing alcohol and water
Never ever drink and dive, swim or sail, says Irish Water Safety.
# safety - Thursday 12 July, 2012
Smartphone taxi service launches in Dublin
The app sends you a picture of your driver, the roof sign number and a real time arrival countdown.
# safety - Thursday 5 July, 2012
Progress being made on ghost estates
Minister Jan O’Sullivan said today that some estates are finished and hundreds more are being worked on – but some will have to be demolished.
# safety - Thursday 21 June, 2012
Farm injuries rise by 35 per cent in 5 years
The latest research shows that farm family members suffered almost 90 per cent of farm injuries reported, while livestock-related injuries accounted for 33 per cent of all injuries.
# safety - Saturday 9 June, 2012
Regulator announces €3million fines for fracking safety breaches
Companies engaged in any potential fracking will face stiff penalties including jail if they do not comply with regulations.
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