This time of year can be particularly dangerous in the agricultural calendar, with a heavy workload and large machinery moving between farms and on public roads.

As part of the Summer Safety Series 2026, ESB Networks will provide advice and information on remaining safe from electrical risks on farm.

Areas which will be covered in a series of articles on Agriland include:

The importance of safety around electricity during silage season;
General tips for staying safe and aware of electricity on the farm;
Where risk arises in particular areas of the farm;
Keeping safe when carrying out building work around electricity infrastructure.

Each of the instalments in the series will give practical, understandable advice to the farming community aimed at reducing incidents resulting in injuries or worse.

ESB Networks Summer Safety Series 2026

A series of articles will be published over the coming weeks, providing information which could safe a life.

Agriland will host the articles on its website and smartphone app. All of the content, advice, tips and tricks will be available at the touch of a button from Thursday, June 25.

ESB Networks public safety manager, Claire Mulholland said: “As part of our commitment to safety, we promote a public awareness campaign to focus people’s attention on electrical safety outdoors.

“The key message… is to ask people to be mindful of electricity wires while they are outdoors and to always stay safe and stay clear of electricity wires.”

In the event of an emergency, please contact ESB Networks on 1800 372 999.

The ESB Networks Summer Safety Series 2026 is a collaboration with Agriland to raise awareness of safety around electricity and power lines.