A new first aid training course has been launched for farmers in Northern Ireland by CAFRE and NFU Mutual which will cover a wide range of emergencies encountered on farms.

The three-hour course will address the fact that, in most cases, the first person on the scene of a farm accident has limited or no medical training.

It will be delivered in local venues across Northern Ireland.

“Coming upon an accident is a traumatic experience for anyone, but even more so at a farm accident as normally the first person on the scene is likely to be a family member, employee or neighbour,” said scheme manager, Siobhan Sheppard.

“It is therefore important that in case of an emergency on farm, all family members and employees know what to do.”

Seven of the 10 fatal workplace accidents in NI last year occurred on farms, according to figures obtained from the Health and Safety Executive for NI.

Read more

Practical demonstrations to tackle farm safety

Safe Family Farms: health and safety in agriculture