Positive Farmers, Cork, Ireland
Open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Telephone 087 6457987
email: mok.positivefarmers@gmail.com
www.positivefarmers.ie
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Farm Safety Code of Practice
Managing safety and health on your farm
SAFETY and health, like any other aspect of farm management,
needs active management. This greatly reduces the risk of injury
and ill health.
Agriculture is a cornerstone of the Irish economy.
The fatality rate in agriculture is far higher than any other economic
sector. A large proportion of all fatal workplace accidents occur in
agriculture, even though a small proportion of the workforce is employed
in farming. The level of farm accidents is not decreasing. Similar accidents
occur each year. Research indicates that, in general, farmers’ attitudes to
safety only change after serious injury occurs.
The age profile of those killed is of serious concern. The old and the young are
exceptionally vulnerable to death and injury on farms.
Always to Stop and Think SAFE.
former IFA President John Dillon describes how he made a grave mistake
on a quad bike.
Complying with Farm Safety requirements
The best way to protect you, your family and anyone working or visiting the farm is to know
•
Where hazzards are
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Eliminate or reduce the risks by implementing appropriate control measures.
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 requires that all farmers with more than 3 employees complete a Safety
Statement.
Farmers with 3 employees or less can comply with the requirement by adhering to the
•
Farm Safety Code of Practice
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Completing the Farm Safety Risk Assessment
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Implementing the appropriate control measures.
Positive Farmers, Cork, Ireland
Office Open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Telephone 087 6457987
email: mok.positivefarmers@gmail.com
www.positivefarmers.ie
Kevin Lane
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Managing safety and health on your farm
SAFETY and health, like any other aspect of farm management, needs active management. This greatly reduces the risk of injury and ill health. Agriculture is a cornerstone of the Irish economy. The fatality rate in agriculture is far higher than any other economic sector. A large proportion of all fatal workplace accidents occur in agriculture, even though a small proportion of the workforce is employed in farming. The level of farm accidents is not decreasing. Similar accidents occur each year. Research indicates that, in general, farmers’ attitudes to safety only change after serious injury occurs. The age profile of those killed is of serious concern. The old and the young are exceptionally vulnerable to death and injury on Irish and UK farms.
HOME
Farm Safety Code of Practice
Always to Stop and Think SAFE.
former IFA President John Dillon describes how he made a grave
mistake on a quad bike.
Complying with Farm Safety requirements
The best way to protect you, your family and anyone working or visiting
the farm is to know where hazzards are and to eliminate or reduce the
risks by implementing appropriate control measures.
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 requires that all
farmers with more than 3 employees complete a Safety Statement.
Farmers with 3 employees or less can comply with the requirement by
adhering to the Farm Safety Code of Practice, completing the Farm
Safety Risk Assessment and implementing the appropriate control
measures.
