Over half (51%) of all fatal farm injuries involved vehicles (30%) and machinery (21%).
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Health and Safety Authority (HSA) officials will begin an intensive inspection campaign, focused on the safe use of tractors and machinery, on Tuesday 23 April.
“We’re running this inspection campaign earlier this year to give farmers plenty of time to plan for the safe use of tractors and machinery ahead of the busy silage harvesting season,” said Pat Griffin, senior inspector with the HSA.
Over the last 10 years, over half (51%) of all fatal farm injuries involved vehicles (30%) and machinery (21%).
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There has been a sharp increase in the number of fatalities involving farm vehicles, particularly quad bikes.
“Farmers must make sure they have the necessary skills and competence to do the job safely,” Griffin said.
“The condition of the machinery is also vital and any required maintenance should be addressed without delay.”
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Health and Safety Authority (HSA) officials will begin an intensive inspection campaign, focused on the safe use of tractors and machinery, on Tuesday 23 April.
“We’re running this inspection campaign earlier this year to give farmers plenty of time to plan for the safe use of tractors and machinery ahead of the busy silage harvesting season,” said Pat Griffin, senior inspector with the HSA.
Over the last 10 years, over half (51%) of all fatal farm injuries involved vehicles (30%) and machinery (21%).
There has been a sharp increase in the number of fatalities involving farm vehicles, particularly quad bikes.
“Farmers must make sure they have the necessary skills and competence to do the job safely,” Griffin said.
“The condition of the machinery is also vital and any required maintenance should be addressed without delay.”
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