Dicing with Death

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May 29, 2020
Dicing with Death

TikTok clips showing young tractor drivers engaging in reckless and highly dangerous behaviour involving agricultural machinery is totally unacceptable.  These people should be dealt with in the most severe way possible, says Tom Murphy, Director of Professional Agricultural Contractors of Ireland.  Employers who are aware that it is their drivers and vehicles in these videos…

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Driving Alert

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May 14, 2020
Driving Alert

Message from PAC Chairman, Michael Sheehan. Due to COVID-19 and school closures there are more, people, especially children, on the roads and in and around farms. During the busy and intense silage season, Agricultural Contractors are urged to drive with caution and remain vigilant when on the roads travelling to and from farms and when…

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Safety Message for Silage Contractors

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May 13, 2020
Safety Message for Silage Contractors

Working too close to electricity wires & poles is DANGEROUS, always keep at least 3 metres distance and never touch electricity wires. The ESB has written an open letter to all silage contractors and this can be viewed by following this LINK please take the time to read it, it could just save your life….

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214 Farming Deaths – People not Statistics

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May 12, 2020
214 Farming Deaths – People not Statistics

In the years 2010-2019, there were two hundred and fourteen deaths in the farming sector (source HSA). These are not just statistics; each loss is a real person who is mourned and missed by their family and friends.  Incidents involving tractors, farm vehicles and machinery account for a significant percentage of deaths, so at this…

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