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Learn from Farm Accident ‘Near Misses’ – IFA

Posted by on July 23, 2024 · Leave a Comment 

IFA Farm Family and Social Affairs chair Teresa Roche is encouraging farmers to be mindful of near misses on their farms.   Day two of Farm Safety Week 2024 is to promote awareness around the near misses on farms and to help farmers to learn from their near misses.   Farms are very busy, active […]

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There’s a culture on our farms and it’s killing us

Posted by on July 17, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

Ahead of Farm Safety Week 2020, representatives from some of Ireland’s key safety, farming and community organisations have come together to deliver a strong message aimed at reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries on Irish farms.   The #SpeakUp for #FarmSafety video is calling on the public to help reduce farm accidents and […]

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Brexit-related storage of additional chemicals prompts safety concerns

Posted by on October 11, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

Irish firms, who may be increasing their stocks of chemicals ahead of the Brexit deadline on October 31st, are reminded to take the necessary steps to ensure all chemicals are stored safely. Speaking on behalf of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) today (October 10th), Assistant Chief Executive Yvonne Mullooly has urged companies to fulfil […]

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Industry Warned Of Long Term Damage By Hazardous Substances On Construction Site

Posted by on October 29, 2018 · Leave a Comment 

The Construction Safety Week 2018 campaign focused on the health issues associated with working with hazardous substances. Dermot Carey, Director Safety and Training, Construction Industry Federation (CIF) said: “This focus on working with hazardous substances, is in line with our realisation that we need to be conscious of health as well as safety. Generally, substances […]

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Embrace FARM Ecumenical Remembrance In Abbeyleix

Posted by on May 29, 2018 · Leave a Comment 

Embrace FARM the support network for those affected by farm accidents will be hosting its 5th Ecumenical Remembrance Service in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary in Abbeyleix County Laois on Sunday 24th June 2018 at 2.00pm. Embrace FARM welcomes everyone who wishes to come to the service to acknowledge anyone who has been […]

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