The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is to undertake 600 inspections in October, with a focus on falls from height and falling objects on the farm, the Irish Farmers Journal can reveal.
The inspections are to be focused on a county within a region where there has been more than three fatal farm accidents.
For counties that do not meet this criteria, inspectors will be assigned to counties with trends of fatal accidents.
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The HSA has the following advice for farmers when working at a height:
Use safe systems of work when working at heights. Proper roofing ladder/crawling boards should always be used.
Ladders, if used, should be in good condition, placed at the right angle and securely tied.
Be aware of fragile roof lights/panels.
On a fragile roof, use proper roofing ladders or crawling boards.
Erect a suitable barrier to prevent falls while carrying out extensive work on roofs.
Consider using competent construction contractors for all work at height.
Farm Safety Week
News of the October inspections comes as Farm Safety Week is rolled out across the country.
Between 2007 and 2016, 197 people lost their lives while on Irish farms.
Figures released by the HSA to the Irish Farmers Journal for Farm Safety Week 2017 show that of the 197 deaths on farms, almost half (95) were as a result of tractors, farm vehicles and machinery.
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The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is to undertake 600 inspections in October, with a focus on falls from height and falling objects on the farm, the Irish Farmers Journal can reveal.
The inspections are to be focused on a county within a region where there has been more than three fatal farm accidents.
For counties that do not meet this criteria, inspectors will be assigned to counties with trends of fatal accidents.
The HSA has the following advice for farmers when working at a height:
Use safe systems of work when working at heights. Proper roofing ladder/crawling boards should always be used.
Ladders, if used, should be in good condition, placed at the right angle and securely tied.
Be aware of fragile roof lights/panels.
On a fragile roof, use proper roofing ladders or crawling boards.
Erect a suitable barrier to prevent falls while carrying out extensive work on roofs.
Consider using competent construction contractors for all work at height.
Farm Safety Week
News of the October inspections comes as Farm Safety Week is rolled out across the country.
Between 2007 and 2016, 197 people lost their lives while on Irish farms.
Figures released by the HSA to the Irish Farmers Journal for Farm Safety Week 2017 show that of the 197 deaths on farms, almost half (95) were as a result of tractors, farm vehicles and machinery.
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