Farmers Asked To Identify One Change To Improve Safety

Research shows that there is a notable increase in farm fatalities in July.

Farmers are being asked to identify one change they can make on their farm to make it safer. 

The call comes as Farm Safety Week aims to highlight the need to protect farmers and farm workers by implementing daily farm safety practices

Research shows that there is a notable increase in farm fatalities in July.

There have been six deaths on Irish farms this year with almost 200 over the last ten years.

Launching the campaign Minister of State with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Kildare-South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon is calling on farmers to address any hazards and remain vigilant:

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