Farm Safety Live Returns To Tullamore Show For 11th Consecutive Year

The demonstrations will be held from 10am this Sunday.

Farm Safety Live has been announced to return to the Tullamore Show this August for the 11th consecutive year.

Live and interactive farm safety demonstrations will be available from 10am on Sunday, 9th August at stand L105. The initiative offers hands-on, practical demonstrations with the aim of helping to reduce the number of accidents involving farm vehicles, machinery, and livestock.

This year’s Farm Safety Live demonstrations is a collaboration between FRS Training, FBD Insurance, and the HSA in conjunction with the Tullamore Show. At the event, experts from FRS Training are set to provide hands-on demonstrations focusing on livestock handling, PTO safety, chainsaw operations and advice for working at heights.

One of the new demonstrations available this year is a new bale stacking and telehandler operations display.

Ben Fearn, Operations Manager at FRS Training, said:

“FRS Training is proud to once again support Farm Safety Live at the Tullamore Show. Farming remains one of Ireland’s most hazardous occupations, making preparation, prevention and awareness critical to reducing accidents and saving lives. Live demonstrations are a powerful tool for changing behaviours, allowing people to see real-life dangers and safe working practices in a practical and memorable way.

“By highlighting the risks associated with everyday farm activities, these demonstrations help farmers, farm families and farm workers identify hazards and take action before incidents occur. Continuous education and training are key to creating a safer farming culture, and the Tullamore Show provides the perfect opportunity to bring these important messages to a nationwide audience.”

Ger Hartnett, Senior Inspector at the HSA, said:

“Farm Safety Live gives farmers and their families the opportunity to see practical safety advice brought to life. The demonstrations highlight common risks associated with machinery, vehicles, livestock and working at height, and show how simple precautions can help prevent serious injuries and fatalities. We encourage everyone attending the Tullamore Show to visit the stand and engage with these demonstrations. By taking on board the lessons demonstrated, farmers can help prevent tragedy and make their farms safer places to live and work.”

Chelsey Cox McDonald, Secretary of the Tullamore Show, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Farm Safety Live again this year. Highlighting farm safety is a fundamental part of our show program and we hope each demonstration will help everyone to 'think farm safety' and work towards eliminating risks. The number of families affected by farm tragedies each year is truly heart-wrenching.”

Ciaran Roche, Risk Manager at FBD Insurance, said: 

“FBD would encourage everyone to visit the vehicle, machinery, and livestock demonstrations at Farm Safety Live as they show best safety practices and highlight key risks on the farm. The advice provided on the day will help farmers plan work in a safe, efficient, and organised manner which is intrinsically linked to safe working behaviour. Advanced planning of work activities creates the opportunity to carryout out risk assessments, implement safe working procedures and identify of appropriate training, and equipment or facilities for the job at hand.”