Focus on farm safety
News and information relating to farm safety.
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News and information relating to farm safety.
With the growing seasonality of workloads, fatigue can quickly set in at busy periods on farms.
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IFA president Francie Gorman highlights how even though farming is a hazardous occupation, many accidents are preventable.
Pesticide usage can be damaging to both the environment and the user of the chemical, but taking precautions greatly reduces the risk to both.
Nearly all farm projects require appointments to be made regarding risks of health and safety. Martin Merrick details where and how they should be made.
Ciaran Roche of FBD highlights the dangers of farm construction work and working at heights, and how the risk simply isn't worth it.
Summer sees the activity levels on farms increase, meaning more caution needs to be taken by both adults and kids.
