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DAFM 'aware of issue' with mechanism of a calving gate

Dairy

8 days ago

DAFM 'aware of issue' with mechanism of a calving gate

DFAFM has confirmed that it is "aware of an issue with the quick release mechanism of a particular make of calving gate".

HSA investigating after fatal incident on Kerry farm

Rural Life

13 days ago

HSA investigating after fatal incident on Kerry farm

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is investigating a fatal incident which is believed to have occurred on a farm in south Co. Kerry.

HSA confirms appointment of new CEO

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

HSA confirms appointment of new CEO

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has announced Mark Cullen as its new chief executive officer...

Safety alert issued for circulating pumps over electrocution fears

Rural Life

about 2 months ago

Safety alert issued for circulating pumps over electrocution fears

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued an urgent safety alert as...

All-island safety campaign targets deadly falls in agriculture

Farm Safety

about 2 months ago

All-island safety campaign targets deadly falls in agriculture

Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of death and serious injury in construction and...

Rural Life

about 2 months ago

Watch: Farm Safe, Farm Well: Farmer 'heard bones breaking' in bull attack

In this instalment of Agriland Media's series, Farm Safe, Farm Well, we hear from a farmer who survived a bull attack.

Watch: Farm Safe, Farm Well: Farmer 'heard bones breaking' in bull attack

Video

2 months ago

Farm Safe Farm Well panel on day three of #Ploughing2025

Our farm safety panel discussion on day three of the National Ploughing Championships 2025 was joined by Ger Hartnett of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), Norma Rohan of Embrace FARM and Dan Lynam, a farm accident survivor.

Farm Safe Farm Well panel on day three of #Ploughing2025

Rural Life

2 months ago

Ploughing: HSA demos on machinery, work at heights and building

Machinery, working at height and construction on farms will be among the key areas for the HSA at this year's Ploughing.

Ploughing: HSA demos on machinery, work at heights and building

Agri-Business

3 months ago

HSA to begin nationwide inspection campaign for forestry sector

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin an inspection campaign tomorrow (Monday, September 8) targeting the forestry sector.

HSA to begin nationwide inspection campaign for forestry sector

Rural Life

3 months ago

Man aged in 40s dies in quad accident in Cavan

A man aged in his 40 has died in an accident in Killeshandra, Co. Cavan, which is understood to have involved a quad.

Man aged in 40s dies in quad accident in Cavan

Rural Life

3 months ago

Watch: Farm Safe, Farm Well - getting up to speed on quad safety

In the second instalment of Agriland Media's series, Farm Safe, Farm Well, we examine the safe use of quad bikes on farms.

Watch: Farm Safe, Farm Well - getting up to speed on quad safety

Rural Life

3 months ago

Gardaí issue reminder on safe quad use

Co. Meath An Garda Síochána have issued a reminder to the public urging the safe and legal use of quad bikes.

Gardaí issue reminder on safe quad use

Rural Life

4 months ago

Farm Safety Live to mark 10 years at Tullamore Show

Farm Safety Live will mark its tenth year at the Tullamore Show this Sunday (August 10) with practical, farm-based safety demonstrations.

Farm Safety Live to mark 10 years at Tullamore Show

Rural Life

4 months ago

Watch: Farm Safe, Farm Well - keeping children safe on the farm

As the summer holidays are in full swing, it is more important than ever to ensure that children are kept safe while on the farm.

Watch: Farm Safe, Farm Well - keeping children safe on the farm

Rural Life

4 months ago

HSA calls for 'renewed commitment' from farmers to prioritise safety

The HSA is urging farmers, farmers’ families, and all those working in agriculture to prioritise safety as Farm Safety Week 2025 begins.

HSA calls for 'renewed commitment' from farmers to prioritise safety

Rural Life

4 months ago

New farming magazine launched for young readers

AG MAG, a fun and fact-filled magazine aimed at young Irish farmers and their families, was launched on July 1.

New farming magazine launched for young readers

Agri-Business

4 months ago

HSA: 1,480 agriculture, forestry and fishing inspections in 2024

The HSA carried out 1,480 workplace inspections across the agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors last year.

HSA: 1,480 agriculture, forestry and fishing inspections in 2024

Rural Life

5 months ago

HSA: Solar company fined €100k for fatality at Louth farm

A solar company has been fined €100,000 for the death of a man in a work-related incident on a...

HSA: Solar company fined €100k for fatality at Louth farm

Farm Safety

5 months ago

HSA: 12 children died in work-related accidents on farms since 2015

In the last five years, almost two-thirds of all farm deaths involved children under 18, according to the HSA Farm Safety Action Plan.

HSA: 12 children died in work-related accidents on farms since 2015

Rural Life

5 months ago

Risk of fatal accidents greater for older farmers - HSA

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is urging older farmers to be aware of the safety risks posed...

Risk of fatal accidents greater for older farmers - HSA

Rural Life

5 months ago

Man (70s) dies in 'fatal incident' at farm in west Clare

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has launched an investigation following a "fatal incident" at a farm in west Clare.

Man (70s) dies in 'fatal incident' at farm in west Clare

Rural Life

5 months ago

Woman (60s) dies following incident on Kerry farm

A woman aged in her 60s has died following a workplace incident that is understood to have occurred on a farm in Co. Kerry.

Woman (60s) dies following incident on Kerry farm

Rural Life

6 months ago

Gallery: Co. Monaghan school holds first farm safety day

St. Daigh's National School in Inniskeen, county Monaghan, held an exciting farm safety awareness day today.

Gallery: Co. Monaghan school holds first farm safety day

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