Sligo IFA chairperson urges vigilance on farms as Safety Week begins
Farm safety week starts today. Sligo County IFA Chairperson Kathleen Henry says that while the highlighting of farm safety is an ongoing issue, farming continues to be one of the most dangerous occupations. And it’s appropriate that it begins on a Monday; research has shown that it’s the day on…
Farm Safety Week: Farmers warned of dangers of electricity, overhead wires
This week is Farm Safety week. The IFA has different message for farmers every day this week in an effort to highlight the importance of safety – today the organisation is focusing on transport and machinery. The ESB is also supporting this week’s initiative. Arthur Byrne is the ESB’s national…