Stay Safe Stay Clear: Electrical safety on the farm

Electricity powers many essential operations on farms, from milking parlours and irrigation systems to lighting, refrigeration, and machinery

Before starting any work on your farm, it is crucial to know where the overhead electricity lines and underground cables are located.

Farming is one of Ireland’s most vital and dynamic industries, but it also remains one of the most hazardous. 

Farmers face a multitude of electrical hazards, including the potential to come into contact with overhead electricity wires and underground cables.