Managing fatigue
Fatigue is a huge risk factor in farming, especially during the busy summer period. The HSA have and information sheet...
Working safely with bales
Contractors and farmers need to know and understand the risks associated with handling all types of bales. Please click HERE...
Safety Alert-Tipping Trailers
This Safety Alert is issued by the HSA following the occurrence of a serious accident in 2023 and a fatal...
Farm Family CPD Training
FRS Training, the HSA, FBD, IFA, Teagasc, FRS Network and number of Irish farm families have developed five innovative FREE...
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...
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...
National Ploughing Championships
The “Ploughing Match” is all set for 19th- 21st September, 2023 in Ratheniska, Co. Laois. Depending on capacity the NPA...
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...
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...