Talking with peers about safety could save lives
It’s good to talk, as the saying goes — but when it comes to farm safety, simply sitting down and discussing the issue with other farmers can even potentially save lives, according to the latest research.
The nationwide joint study funded by Teagasc and the Health Safety Authority has shown that establishing discussion groups where farmers can discuss safety procedures with their peers, is significantly more effective than simply providing farmers with information on the topic.
