Older farmers still at risk of workplace accidents

Elderly farmers are still at risk of serious workplace accidents despite a growing focus on measures to cut risks.

New figures from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) show that in 940 farm inspections conducted in the first half of this year, only 55% had adequately addressed risks to the health and safety of elderly people.

Only 58% of farms inspected in the first half of the year had adequate slurry handling arrangements, despite increased media attention of the issue due to recent fatalities.