Safety Alert-Tipping Trailers

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April 23, 2024

This Safety Alert is issued by the HSA following the occurrence of a serious accident in 2023 and a fatal accident in 2009 involving an agricultural tipping trailer. In both cases an agricultural worker was trapped between the trailer body and chassis of a silage trailer which was being lowered from a tipped position. The…

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Farm Family CPD Training

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November 10, 2023
Farm Family CPD Training

FRS Training, the HSA, FBD, IFA, Teagasc, FRS Network and number of Irish farm families have developed five innovative FREE online farm safety courses for Irish farm families. This initiative, called “Farm Family CPD”, provides a new cost effective and sustainable training-led approach to foster farm safety and wellbeing within each generation of the family….

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ATV/Quad Bikes – New Legislation

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November 1, 2023
ATV/Quad Bikes – New Legislation

New legislation relating to quad bikes is due to come into effect on 20th November 2023.  According to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), will be “the first of its kind” in the EU.It comes as farming continues to be one of the most dangerous sectors in Ireland in which to work, with thirteen work-related…

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New Chainsaw Safety Video – Launched by Minister Heydon

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October 19, 2023
New Chainsaw Safety Video – Launched by Minister Heydon

The new chainsaw safety video was officially launched on 18th October 2023, by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon. Up to 80,000 chainsaws are used on Irish farms by farmers and contractors and this video has been designed to educate users…

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National Ploughing Championships

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September 10, 2023
National Ploughing Championships

The “Ploughing Match” is all set for 19th- 21st September, 2023 in Ratheniska, Co. Laois. Depending on capacity the NPA can on guarantee admission where tickets have been pre-purchased. Tickets can be purchased online at www.npa.ie.Good luck to the NPA and all exhibitors for good weather and a bumper crowd.

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National Farm Safety Measure

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June 22, 2023
National Farm Safety Measure

Martin Heydon, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, launched the National Farm Safety Measure, which will provide for a grant of 60% towards the purchase of quad bike helmets and PTO shaft covers. The Minister said this €1.5 million investment by the National Exchequer in safety, will provide for better working conditions, where work…

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Be Summer Smart

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May 15, 2023
Be Summer Smart

We are all hoping for a good summer, but CSO figures suggest that almost one in four (26.6%) of skin cancer deaths in Ireland are people involved in outdoor work. We may not have the warmest or sunniest weather in Ireland, but that doesn’t mean we are not susceptible to the dangers of the sun, even…

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Courtesy on our roads

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May 1, 2023
Courtesy on our roads

As we gear up for a busy summer PAC Ireland encourages all contractors and farmers, when driving farm machinery on the public highway, to keep an eye on their rear view mirrors. If traffic is building up behind you, and it is safe to do so, pull over and let it pass. Equally if you…

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