Construction Industry Federation launch safety campaign

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) announced the launch of its latest construction safety campaign, set to run from October 12th to 23rd. The two-week initiative, titled "Back to Basics," aims to renew focus on fundamental safety practices. John Egan, Executive for Safety, Health and Skills at CIF, emphasized that the theme is a deliberate repeat from last year to underscore the necessity of recommitting to everyday safety protocols.

According to the latest Health and Safety Authority (HSA) figures, eight construction-related fatalities have occurred this year, accounting for 40% of all work-related fatalities reported so far in 2026. While this number is lower than the 11 recorded fatalities in 2025, it surpasses the five fatalities reported in all of 2024, as the year has not yet concluded.

Egan stressed that every fatality represents a profound tragedy, impacting not only the victim but also their family, friends, and colleagues. He reiterated that safety demands continuous vigilance, learning, and improvement, regardless of a worker's experience, role, or seniority.

The CIF's safety campaign seeks to reinforce the significance of good planning, risk assessment, supervision, communication, training, and worker engagement in accident prevention. During the campaign, CIF is urging companies across the construction sector to critically assess their safety management systems while ensuring worker health and wellbeing are prioritized equally with safety measures.