08 Jun HSA Launches Summer Safety Campaign
On Friday, 5 June 2026, The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) launched a nationwide summer inspection campaign targeting major outdoor events, including concerts and festivals, as activity across the sector increases in the coming weeks.
The HSA is engaging with event organisers to assess safety standards and drive improvements in occupational safety and health compliance. The inspection campaign will reflect the scale and complexity of outdoor event operations, which are typically delivered in temporary and fast-paced environments.
Commenting on the campaign, Deirdre Sinnott, Senior Inspector with the Health and Safety Authority, said, “Our focus is on working with event organisers and contractors to raise awareness of key hazards, help understand the required safety standards and ensure that appropriate controls are in place to prevent injury. Where unsafe work activities are identified, we will take action to ensure workers are protected.”
During inspections, HSA inspectors will assess key safety areas including work at height, traffic management, electrical safety, contractor supervision and the safe use of work equipment.
The events industry employs large numbers of contractors and outdoor workers, particularly during the build-up and dismantling phases. These “load-in” and “load-out” activities can involve significant risks, carried out under time pressure in fast moving working environments and often in poor weather conditions.
A further complicating factor is that much of the work can take place adjacent to event attendees and members of the public, increasing the need for robust planning, supervision and risk management.
Read the HSA Press Release in full here.