HSA Code of Practice on telescopic telehandlers 'over the top', ICMSA says

Since September last year, farmers and farm staff have been required to complete telescopic telehandler training to comply with the HSA Code of Practice

ICMSA says the majority of farmers are unaware of the training farmers must complete to operate telescopic telehandlers. File picture

The HSA Code of Practice requires farmers to undergo training to operate telescopic telehandlers.

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) said the vast majority of farmers are unaware of this requirement, which was issued by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and came into operation in September last year.