As death toll hits 11, farmers urged to put emphasis on farm safety

With recent deaths bringing the loss of life on farms this year to 11, the Health and Safety Authority and the Irish Farmers Association have urged farmers to give farm safety their highest priority.

HSA senior inspector Pat Griffin warned that poor ground conditions after prolonged wet weather increases the risk for farmers.

“With such poor ground conditions across most parts of the country the risks from tractors and machinery getting stuck, breaking down, sliding or even over-turning is greatly increased. Farmers should plan their work, consider these increased risks and have plans in place to put things right.”