HSA urges families to sharpen focus on farm safety

HSA's chief executive, Dr Sharon McGuinness, says statistics show older farmers face a high risk on farms.

The Health and Safety Authority is urging farming families to be extra vigilant, with so many people spending more time on the farm this year.

Of particular note, the HSA has warned, the advent of Covid-19 has meant that children of farming families are spending more time at home due to the temporary closure of schools.