80% of farm deaths for first five months of 2016 associated with vehicles and machines

Fatal farm accident data shows that 80% of deaths in the first five months of 2016 were associated with vehicles and machinery.

Five persons lost their lives in farm accidents in the first five months, compared to six in 2015, and 12 in 2014.

To reduce the risk of farm deaths and injury, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist Dr John McNamara has emphasised the need for caution when working with, or near farm tractors, vehicles or machinery.