Kildare construction site that posed ‘danger to workers' lives' closed by HSA
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) have secured a High Court order to immediately stop works at a construction site in Co Kildare where they say workers' lives are at risk.
On Wednesday, July 16, the HSA said it secured, on consent of the owner, a Hight Court order under Section 71 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, resulting in the immediate prohibition of the use of a construction site located at Bridge Street in Kilcock, Co Kildare.
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