Agencies join forces on updated farm safety code of practice

An updated version of the Farm Safety Code of Practice has been published by the Health and Safety Authority to help prevent future injury and occupational ill health in agriculture.

The revised code has been developed by the HSA with assistance and inputs from the Farm Safety Partnership and Teagasc.

It aims to reflect technical progress in the sector, changes in farming practice, equipment and accident trends. Originally published in 2006, the code was comprised of four items - general guidance, risk assessment, a safe system of work plan documents and a DVD.