Farm Legal Advice: Personal injuries claims from farm workers

Under health and safety law, you should be identifying hazards and taking preventative action and endeavouring to reduce any risks or accidents

Employees must be given adequate training in the use of such equipment which is particularly important in respect of operating farm machinery. File photo

Dear Stephen, 

I have a number of workers who help me on the farm, particularly in the busy season. One of these workers was recently involved in an accident on the farm where he injured himself in the farm yard and tripped over a hazard.