Farmers urged to review their safety practices this January 

For farmers in general, "there's an expectation that farming is a risky business, and accidents are to be expected". 

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has reported 12 fatal farm workplace accidents in 2022, a year in which there was a total of 26 work-related fatalities in the country.

Farmers are being urged to review their farm safety practices this January to ensure a safe working environment in 2023. 

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has reported 12 fatal farm workplace accidents in 2022, a year in which there was a total of 26 work-related fatalities in the country.