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FARMING DANGERS

With the tragic loss of three farmers from the one family in Hillsborough, Co Down in recent times, it has become very evident that farming really is a dangerous and hazardous job and especially when working with slurry. Unfortunately, it is sometimes only when a large scale accident like this occurs that the reality of the dangers with farming activity actually hits home.

Below are some links to HSA Safety Sheets which particularly relate to farming. Please take a few minutes to open and read them as their may be some little nugget of information in there which could help you to stay safer in the course of your daily work.

Cattle Mart Handling safety document       Child safety on farm document 

cattle handling safety document               cattle handling safety document

Marts safety Document                               Tractor safety document