Safety campaign under way to raise awareness about falls from heights

In farming, there have been 37 fatalities as a result of falling from a height in the last 10 years

Common hazards for farmers include falls from ladders, unprotected roof edges, falling from or with stacked bales, and falling through fragile roof materials, particularly on farms where ageing structures are still in use.

Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of death and serious injury in construction and agriculture.

To tackle these issues, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) have launched a month-long, all-island inspection campaign.